How To Protect Your Peace. (learn to be asocial)

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It’s time to protect your peace. This video is just as much for myself as for anyone else. It’s not easy to calm down and find some time for ourselves, life is very stressful for many of us, but I feel it’s important to protect yourself. So here’s how I do it.

I talk about:
- how to be peaceful
- phone addiction
- the importance of routines
- calming down
- calming hobbies
- book recommendations
- movie recommendations
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[pollyhg]

Reading a novel in a sunny corner, without music and other noise. Cooking lovely food, accompanied by Spanish classical guitar music. Meditating in the garden with bird song. Bliss! These are some of my favourite things.

[emmasofie]

I have really been loving taking a long 'sensory shower' after a stressful and overbearing day. I keep the lights out, put on some candles, choose some soft jazz playlist and really destress and feel alive again. It's even better when I choose to do my everything shower, and my whole skincare routine. I also love the feeling of stillness in preparing for my next workday, so that I don't have to be in a hurry before work. Just putting some clothes out, preparing lunch, have my bag packed. Simple things like that just feels like love from me to me. <3

[bastelkiste]

I love to be alone. My favourite place is in the hammock under the trees in the sunny garden, reading a book.

[citydoll]

When I need to relax, especially when I'm feeling a bit blue...I put on my favorite Christmas music, no matter what time of the year it is...I know

[tracyguillemette]

I think that is what separates extroverts from introverts - how we recharge vs how social or shy we are. I don't need to be around people but I enjoy it as long as I have had my alone off time.

[LotusesGalaxyOcean]

People need to make things creatively as expression for sanity. It does not have to be high art but music and creative outlets are a must I think. This, to me, is the other side of keeping peace for yourself.

[silkenrustle]

Thank you, Jenny, I will now be logging all the books I read and have read. I loved the library book club for this reason but unfortunately it was only for kids and I "got too old"

[MatStarv]

Just finished Okay Days and it was absolute perfection. I haven't had a book "hit" me in such a way in a very long time. I cried at multiple points throughout. Such an honor to finally read your work! You are a very talented novelist :) From an English Lit grad, I'd say your work definitely hits that sweet spot you're aiming for!

[carliemichelle]

Oh and Chopin’s nocturnes and coffee house jazz are my calm music go tos.

[darjiap]

Please please please do the recipes! 💟

[julia_berlin]

I recently started listening to relaxing piano music with my big noise cancelling headphones and knitting a pullover while taking the metro to work. Even I am not completely alone, I totally feel alone. It is a really nice addition to my relaxation routine and makes me so happy 😊

[LadyA_]

Doing yoga when my mind is foggy. Lighting unscented candles during the grey days. Cooking in the kitchen to keep my hands & mind active. Watching my favourite films to be transported away.

[susanbertrand]

My luxury is that expanse of time alone. To be at home, under the trees when possible, just to nap, listen, read, or sketch…just so necessary.

[stephaniefunrun]

For me, I go trail running. After years and years and thousands of miles I now am able to go internal, see where I am decide where I want to go emotionally by the end, and which run will get me there. Took years but is the biggest gift I ever got

[LadyTracyOfTheDisk]

I too enjoy reading and movies, but I also love to go out early in the morning with my camera and photograph birds (or wildlife if I can find it). Although it involves activity, it gets me into a flow state where I forget everything else, which is where recharging really happens for me.

[ingaulena]

Elijah Fox is a discovery. From piano shelf Nils Frahm work and performance is also a gem. Thank you <3

[bethvansoup]

Jenny, your book totally hit the sweet spot! Reading Okay Days reminded me how enjoyable fiction can be ❤

[FreakyBoo]

I listen to nature sounds playlists on Spotify when I read, e.g. fireplace/wood fire sounds

[beitheleaf]

I often play bossa nova/jazzy tunes for background. For me it takes the edge off and I find myself able to not be stuck in anxiety and overwhelm, be it a busy or lazy day

[startpage]

Yes. More focused when I am alone... I thoroughly enjoy spending time by myself, especially when I'm reading. I prefer to be alone and have found a particular café that I like to frequent. Most people who come in order tea or coffee and either work there or leave once they receive their order. Even when the café is full, it still manages to maintain a peaceful atmosphere.💌 I have learned to take one day per week for myself.