Ask HN: What are your small comforts?
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Mine are relatively simple: a walk, some sunshine, some music, and a fresh cup of coffee or tea that I take a moment to brew (or walk to). Making sure I'm at baseline getting enough sleep, exercise, and time to read/think/just be helps as well.
Coffee! That's definitely something that should have landed on my list. Especially when the whole ceremony is considered, like smelling and then grinding the beans, brewing, waiting, and sipping.
There is nothing a hot shower, a hot cup of coffee, and a phone on do not disturb can't fix in my experience.
True, true. The farther the phone, the better. I should have a dedicated drawer where I can put it and not get disturbed. Especially in my comfort moments.
Walking my Irish Wolfhound (or him walking me).
A cuppa joe and looking out at the fog.
Too bad I don't have a dog. :-D Anyway, a good walk in the park works miracles!
I recently came across Leo Babauta's concept of “small comforts”—simple, healthy ways to recharge during difficult moments when you're physically exhausted or intellectually drained.
A few principles that resonated with me: • Keep them small and occasional (don't overdo it). • Use them for recharging, not escaping from problems. • Let go of guilt—it's self-awareness, not weakness. • Be present and enjoy the moment.
Here are my small comforts:
I tried to select ones that are safe and hard to overdo.
What are your small comforts that help you recharge?