This weekend, I made me and my girlfriend’s Halloween costumes. We were the moon and stars, so I decorated headbands with crystals, stars, moons, and glitter to make tiaras. I love to craft, but have started monetizing my art in the last few years, which makes it feel less recreational. It was nice to take a break and make something for myself.
I try to build in time in my daily routine to do things for myself, but when I get too busy, it stops being self-care and becomes survival tasks. Cooking for myself can be relaxing, but I don’t have a choice whether or not I want to cook. I know I’m getting too stressed when the idea of washing my hair sounds like a relaxing break instead of basic hygiene.