5 things that bring me joy this week, vol 149

You can check out the entire “5 things that bring me joy this week” weekly series here. It’s a collection of seemingly insignificant things that remind us to appreciate the little things—those small joys that make a difference in our daily lives.

I have been feeling exhausted mentally and physically lately, so I took a few days off from exercising (I always feel guilty for doing that), from posting on the blog (and just about anywhere else, and yes I feel guilty about that, too), and instead, tried to focus on quieting my mind and self-care overall. It helped a bit.

Here’s what else helped:

this necklace (and this cuff bracelet). Yes, I’m including it in this list because it does bring me joy. It’s such a beautiful piece at an amazing price!
curling up with a really good book every chance I get. This book I’m reading has been excellent so far, and I can’t wait to see how the story ends. It’s the perfect summer read!
seeing not one, but two good movies this past weekend. We went to see Materialists, which I loved (spoiler: it’s not exactly a rom-com), and Jurassic World: Rebirth, which I also enjoyed. It’s been a while since we went to the movies, so this was a nice.
these, of course!
playing this during the day. It helps take my mind off things (and doom-scrolling) and instead gives me a mood boost. Recommend!