Scenes from Our Old Place (A Series): Rainy Days
Rainy days in the suburbs I usually don't like rainy days. I'm the textbook definition of someone whose mood is largely affected by the weather. But ever since I tried making an effort to embrace a slower pace of life, I've been learning so much from grounding myself in times like this. It's a progressive mindset shift that takes time and constant practice to master. As someone with clinical panic and anxiety disorders, this has helped drastically with my panic attacks. The episodes have been few and far between and (*high-fiving myself for this 🤗 ) much less severe. Disclaimer: This isn't expert medical advice and is based on my own personal experience. Always follow your doctor's expert evaluation, guidance, and prescriptions. The Art of Romanticizing Dull Moments Romanticizing ordinary moments is not unrealistic or just for show on social media if you actually revel in the little things that make up your day, even the typically unappealing or mundane par