The bedazzling angle is brilliant as an actual coping mechanism. It forces your brain to focus on something tactile and low-stakes, which is way more effective than most self care advice that just feels like another obligation. I've been trying to balance activism with not completely burning out, and small joyful acts like this actualy work. Making your Aquaphor sparkly sounds ridiculous but that's exactly why it probably helps.
I love everything you have to say. Also, many of my book club members are book bedazzling addicts!!
Two things 1) you inspire me to be more vocal everyday and 2) you're sourcing fun clothes for Seb has given me a deep obsession with shopping on eBay.
Also happy to know bookish <> bedazzled is a common pairing!
The bedazzling angle is brilliant as an actual coping mechanism. It forces your brain to focus on something tactile and low-stakes, which is way more effective than most self care advice that just feels like another obligation. I've been trying to balance activism with not completely burning out, and small joyful acts like this actualy work. Making your Aquaphor sparkly sounds ridiculous but that's exactly why it probably helps.
I’m so glad you agree! The balance is challenging and it’s definitely helped me turn my brain off and do something silly
You never fail to bedazzle🪩
My favorite!
the bedazzling - the yoga - the activism ! I loved every bit of this.