After being on the road for a couple days, dealing with delays, large crowds, weather and the unknown of whether or not I’ll catch my flight home, I’m usually pretty tired. The key is not to sit down until the important things are done- especially if I only have one day off.
First things First
Once I’ve showered, started the laundry, and made dinner, it was time to start relaxing and spending time with my little Cockapoo mutt, love of my life, Teddy.
One of my favorite ways to unwind is changing into a matching pajama set, putting on some lotion and cozy socks, and lighting a candle. It sounds simple, but after a few days of airports, hotels, and alarms going off in the middle of the night, those little rituals signal to my brain that I’m finally home.
I’ll usually put on a show and work on little projects while I watch, stopping every few minutes whenever Teddy decides it’s time to play—which is frequenttttt lol.
I try to keep my sleep schedule within about three hours of whatever I was doing on my trip. I had all morning flights, so I was waking up around 3:15 a.m. most days, which made it easy to call it an early night.
Because I got the brunt of my preparation done the evening before, I was able to mostly relax during my one full day at home before heading back to work.
A slow morning being woken up by the sweetest little fur baby is honestly the best part of my day.
I took Teddy outside for some sunlight and fresh air, and then we came back in for breakfast. Even after he has his own, he always wants some of mine. To be fair, my avocado toast smelled pretty good.
Since I was already in the kitchen, I made a few things to bring on my next trip. When your time at home is limited, it’s amazing how productive you can be.
I’ve also been making these protein muffins for a while now. They’re perfect for early mornings and eating on the go, plus they don’t smell up the flight deck like boiled eggs. I’ll share the recipe in a separate post because they’ve become one of my favorite travel staples.
Later, I made a fresh batch of flaxseed gel. I’m completely obsessed with this stuff. I use it as a hair mask, for slicked-back styles, or when I want to wear my natural curls. It deserves its own post too, so I’ll share exactly how I make it soon.
Having a short amount of time off can be tricky, and a lot of it comes down to listening to your body. With a heat index of 102, a walk was out of the question. The gym would have been too much for me that day, and while seeing friends would have been nice, it would have cut into the rest I knew I needed.
So I spent the day at home.
Washing my hair, using my flaxseed gel, doing my nails, drinking my water 💅🏻, repacking my suitcase (which was mostly still packed), ironing my uniform, working on the blog, and spending time with my fur baby.
Not every reset day has to be exciting. Sometimes the best thing you can do is slow down, take care of yourself, and enjoy being home for a little while before it’s time to head back out again.