yellow, and brown; where pumpkins emotional or fired up.
and skeletons are happy every day
until Thanksgiving. If I have trouble
sleeping, I put these things on TV and
There are a lot of
tactile pleasures out
it’s off to lala land.
there: fluffy sweaters,
soft blankets, scalp
Pleasurable taste massages, or a hot cup of coffee in
can do wonders for your hands. However, intimacy with
your attitude, but someone you trust and love immensely
unfortunately, not for is the ultimate relaxing feeling. There
your waistline! My favorite, other than is nothing like it, period. I can’t wait
pumpkin-spice everything, is wine. It for the day Benedict Cumberbatch
goes without saying that a good glass trusts and loves me immensely.
of wine is instant chill. One doesn’t
have to spend a lot of money on wine
to appreciate its sophisticated taste.
I don’t care what crisis
I’m not a sommelier, but the stuff is
I think I’m facing at
like Pumpkin Juice for adults. Oh, and
any given moment, the
how I love that sweet spot between
happy sound of my 5
when I’ve had a glass or two while year old daughter singing instantly
trading gossip with a fellow wino in snaps me out of the nonsense. I can
the chill air and just before I start to listen to her belt out her made up
question if I need a Big Mac – that’s songs every minute of every day.
where the chill resides. Be warned! Instant mood change. Outside of the
This may backfire if you’re really love I obviously have for her, a little
Touch
Taste
Hearing
girl’s high-pitched squeaky voice
singing a melody she created on the
spot can especially mellow me out
while melting my heart. If you don’t
have a 5 year old handy, try classical
music, soothing jungle or rain sounds,
or your favorite soundtrack!
There are many other methods that can
help soothe you during the upcoming
months. Try smelling something that
takes you back to the good ol’ days
if you’re feeling angry or snuggle up
with your favorite blanket if you’re
feeling insecure. Not everything is
solved with more medicine or vices –
even if it is Samuel Adams Octoberfes t
season. Engage your senses and make
them help you stay even. Take a
moment to unwind by indulging in
some sensory pleasure.
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