Painting, Pastels, and After Work Rituals

This post is sponsored by Skinny Cow.

A while back, I started painting again (just for fun), as a way of getting out of my head and unwinding from my schedule. It’s been really nice to have something to zone out to lately, before I head home – almost like a transition stage between work life and home life, if that makes sense.

When I’m at work, I usually have a lot going on and the mood feels very go-go-go. So, it’s often hard for me to move from that work mentality, straight home into ‘relaxation mode’. Sometimes it feels like too big of a jump. You know?

Which is why painting in between the two has been a good way to make that transition feel more steady. At the end of the day, I’ll set myself up with a handful of supplies and a little bit of paint (or ink) and then I just zone out with a brush in my hand for 5, 15, sometimes 30 minutes. It’s nothing crazy, just a little bit of time at the end of each work day to get my mind out of it’s (often) frazzled state and into a better place.

Do you do something like this at the end of each day too? I’m so curious to know what you do to strip down the craziness from your day to day and relax for a while. Do you have an activity you always do or maybe an everyday  indulgence you treat yourself to?

Skinny Cow wants to know too! They reached out to ask about sharing an unfettered moment to celebrate #TheNewSkinny campaign, which is about stripping down to show the real you  – the same way they are stripping away all the unfamiliar-sounding ingredients in their treats for a more simplified, indulgent approach to delicious.

I love their mission for a more simplified approach, and can most definitely use this motto in my own life more often. Ha!

Because you know, a sweet treat never hurts at the end of a long day. My faves right now are the Simply Amazing Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars – always have these in my studio freezer when I need a pick me up.

They’re packed with rich, creamy caramel, chocolate, pretzels, and fudge. Oh, and ice cream too, which is kind of perfect because #NationalIceCreamDay is today (July 16th). Visit your local grocery store to purchase NEW Skinny Cow frozen treats, or visit SkinnyCow.com to learn more.

What do you do to strip down the craziness from your day to day to relax for a while? 

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