I don’t know how you’ve been but I’ve been exhausted lately. The return to work was extra long and took all my energy. I’m so happy it’s finally Saturday. I’m going to go make myself a smoothie, perhaps go for a swim and do anything I can to stay calm and peaceful.
It’s time to nurture my soul.
It’s time to write a little.
It’s time to relax.
It’s time to eat something out of the ordinary.
So as you can see, I have weekend goals. It’s going to be relaxing. If i can, I’ll stay in my pajamas for most of the time. My RITA books (the books I’m judging for the RITA awards for Romance Writers of America will be on my doorstep in a week. I cannot wait to delve into a story where the hero and heroine fall in love. I hope I get something I love and no we can never discuss the books we receive. It would be unfair, but the way I’m feeling now. I need to fall into a story and get lost for a while.
This might nurture my soul. It’s going to be epic to simply sit and be calm. If anyone knows me in person, I’m ALWAYS on the go. These days have changed me, but I’m sure I’ll be back to my train-engine-that-keeps-going personality soon enough. Right now it’s time to stop, breathe, relax, and if I had flowers smell the flowers.
I hope your weekend is epic too. This is my big plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can you recharge and nurture your soul after an exhausting work week?
After an exhausting work week, effective ways to recharge include making a smoothie, going for a swim, staying in pajamas, reading a good book, and intentionally slowing down. The key is prioritizing calm and peaceful activities that restore your energy rather than staying busy. Giving yourself permission to stop, breathe, and relax is essential for soul-nurturing recovery.
What are the RITA awards and what do RITA judges do?
The RITA awards are a prestigious recognition program run by Romance Writers of America, honoring excellence in romance fiction. RITA judges receive a selection of romance novels to read and evaluate. Judges are required to keep the specific books they receive confidential, as discussing them would be considered unfair to the authors and the integrity of the judging process.
Is reading romance novels a good way to decompress compared to other relaxation activities?
Reading romance novels can be a deeply effective way to decompress because they allow you to get emotionally lost in a story, particularly the journey of characters falling in love. Compared to physical activities like swimming or making smoothies, reading offers an immersive mental escape that can nurture the soul on a different level, making it ideal for emotional restoration after burnout.
