Back in June, when I was stressing somethin’ major about starting back to school, I decided to make myself feel better by making a list of the things I love doing. And not a superficial list. I’m talkin’ things I absolutely love to do. What tasks, hobbies, activities or things I like learning. Here’s my list:

Singing.
Cleaning.
Rain.
Shopping.
Dressing up.
Chocolate.
Blogging.
My cats.
Jason.
Reading.
Beach.
Swimming.
Nailpolish.
Baking.
Colors.
Decorating.
Being with my family.
Having deep, serious conversations.
Sharing.
Spanish.
Learning.
Golden Girls.
Cooking for others.
Giving.
Fall.
Winter.
Temperatures that are under 90. (Am I right?!)
Organizing.
To-Do lists.

Clearly, I have a cleaning problem. I find it really relaxing. Example, about six seconds ago I just finished reorganizing the whole kitchen. And I loved it. Rudy, my little sister, is the same way. She organized my sister’s dorm closet just because she wanted to. Weeeeirdo.

I really encourage you, especially if you’re stressed, take some time for yourself and think about all the things you love to do. I keep my list in a sticky note on my laptop desktop so I see it all the time. Let me know what’s on some of your lists!

PS. Happy Labor Day!