In another week fuelled by a world of uncertainty, self-preservation is an act of kindness.
 
Whenever I hear self-preservation, I think of this scene from Love Actually. I genuinely don’t think I had any actual understanding of what it meant beyond Mark showing his, ahem, camera skills to Juliet and a lot of awkwardness. But this week I think I probably learnt it has a different meaning altogether (I know you come to read this for my wisdom, so here goes). With everything going on in the world, the ever changing news, rules and oftentimes overwhelm that comes with scrolling on anything from the BBC website to Twitter- sometimes, just sometimes- it’s okay to step back.
 
You can immerse yourself in wanting change, taking actions and making positive steps- but understandably, it’s a lot- and it’s okay to realise that too. To know that muting, deleting apps and being gentle with yourself every now and again is an act in itself and it’s okay to spend a day wrapped in your own comfort and coziness away from it all- especially if it is what your mind is asking for.
 
This week Joe and I did just that- by taking a night away at the seaside. At the moment, more than ever, it feels like such an enormous privilege to have the luxury of so much escape on our doorstep- but being able to swim in the sea before the summer is out, sit on our balcony with a pizza whilst listening to the neighbours singing along- and then spend the morning mooching around aimlessly was a complete joy- and switch off from everything, albeit just for a bit. I know for so many a switch off hasn’t been an option. Things can and are all consuming, but being able to allow yourself small windows of time, if and when you are able is more than okay- and trust me, you deserve it.
 
I hope you have a gorgeous Sunday (and happy Bake Off eve-eve)!
 
x