The many benefits of pressing pause in January

Don't Let January Fool You—I Think Sobriety Is Genuinely Fun

View in Browser What does self-care look like in a world where it's not all-or-nothing? What would it look like if you simply took a pause here and there—from social media sure, but also from relationships, roles, and expectations, and all the things that are no longer serving you. READ MORE   Don't Let January Fool You—I Think Sobriety Is Genuinely Fun By Sadhbh O'Sullivan The biggest and most mortifying surprise of my life was just how much fun I could have without drinking. READ   Do Not Disturb Turns My iPhone Into A Burner Phone By Kelly Washington When I tell people I'm in a permanent state of DND, they look horrified. "But what happens if someone needs to get hold of you urgently? Have you ever missed anything important?" Did our parents or grandparents ever miss anything pre-digital age? Maybe, but isn't that just life? READ   I've Entered My Boring Era & Couldn't Be Happier By L'Oréal Blackett In this current iteration of "L'Oréal Blackett," I find that I am, more often than not, simply doing nothing outside of the realms of work and adulting. And I am bored. So bored. But this isn't a cry for help. READ   The Secret To Enjoying A Hobby? Half-Ass It By Alicia Lansom This year we're asking why our hobbies can't just be… Fun? In a world where we're constantly on the clock or our iPhones, measuring our successes to our timelines and group chats, shouldn't hobbies simply be a space for relaxation? READ   Why Is It So Damn Hard To Keep A Journal? By Kayleigh Dray I've never been the sort of person who keeps a diary. Still, like countless others, I've spent a lot of time watching influencers' morning and evening routines on social media. A lot of time. And, yes, I've noticed that almost all of them include a journaling session or two. Intrigued by all of the above, and keen to see if it could help me get a better handle on my own stresses and worries, I decided to give journaling a go for myself—but not before consulting with the experts. READ ADVERTISEMENT   Loving R29 in your inbox? Check out more of our curated newsletters BROWSE NEWSLETTERS Join the Refinery29 Community VISIT REFINERY29.COM MADE WITH ♥ IN NYC © 2024 REFINERY29. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 45 MAIN STREET, SUITE 200, BROOKLYN, NY 11201 SUPPORT@REFINERY29.COM SENT TO: EDWARDLORILLA1986.PAXFOREX@BLOGGER.COM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024 Unsubscribe ⋅ Privacy Policy