Embracing a whimsical lifestyle is perfect for someone who feels that the rhythm of the normal day to day life is stuck in a rut. When life begins to look a little gray and dull, invite in whimsical elements. A whimsical lifestyle is one where curiosity, playfulness, and delight are intentionally cultivated, not about escaping your reality. This is your opportunity to embrace your life.
Here are some simple ideas you can do to create a whimsical lifestyle. Most options are low barrier, so you can begin at any time.
Outdoor Activities
Being outside and truly taking in the atmosphere is a great way to cultivate a whimsical lifestyle. Choose your preferred method of being outside and enjoy your time. To enhance your experience, choose to be outside without listening to other sounds through headphones. Invite someone with you or enjoy yourself.
- Walking
- Biking
- Hiking
- Swimming
Wellness
Our internal wellness can help give a fresh reset to our lives and set a solid foundation for a whimsical lifestyle.
Aim for at least 7-8 hours of quality sleep nightly. You can use devices to track your sleep or simply write your asleep and wakening times.
Along with getting the adequate hours, prioritize waking up and going to sleep at the same time, even on the weekends
Instead of using a loud, harsh alarm, start your mornings with soft nature sounds or your favorite song. It needs to be soft enough as not to jar you out of sleep but still have enough sound to awake you. My favorite is the sound of birds chirping. It is common in nature for the morning time and powerful enough to wake me.
Add colorful foods to your meals. A lot of produce is varied in colors. Choose fruits and veggies that you enjoy and try some new ones.
Hobbies
Engaging in hobbies is a quintessential way to cultivate whimsy. Pick back up your favorite childhood hobbies and try some new ones. Join local clubs and experiences with others to grow your skillsets.
- Craft projects
- Painting
- Pottery
- Gardening
Style
Our personal styles are ever changing with seasonal trends and with age. This is a great area to explore playful elements.
Try a new hair style choice or a fun hair accessory. Play around with highlights or colorful headbands.
Changing your nail color works great too. Experiment with colors, shapes and patterns, use press-ons to test with low cost or choose a regular nail lacquer to paint your nails at home.
Try out-of-the-box clothing pieces. Pair a classic item you would normally choose like medium wash straight leg jeans with a colorful top or shoe.
Incorporate flowy skirts and dresses. These are great for warm weather and they also bring out the playfulness of a whimsical lifestyle.
Mental
Stimulating your mind may be an underrated way to choose a whimsical lifestyle. Knowledge, when it is not forced and exhausting can be exhilarating. Certain mindful activities are calming and help to exercise the brain.
- Puzzles: jigsaw, sudoku, word search, etc.
- Read books, both fiction and non-fiction
- Learn new words, memorize quotes or scriptures
- Color in coloring books
- Research a topic you’ve been wanting to learn more about
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