自分を幸せにする小さな習慣と暮らしの記録🕊️｜Small habits to make myself happy at home

① Place your favorite things and wear them. Last December, I bought an imported Claude Monet calendar at a bookstore. January's painting is "Lavacourt under Snow''. I display it in a visible place in the living room. When you decorate your room with your favorite things, you will feel soothed in a moment. I have created a healing space where I collect my favorite items in places where I often spend time. I also choose what I like to wear. I'm replacing the iPad case I've been using for 3 years with a new one. No matter how many items I have with painting motifs, I will be healed. Claude Monet "The Houses of Parliament, Sunset''. This is a tri-fold type cover that can also stand up your iPad. I will use it carefully from now on. I also purchased this year's schedule book from MUJI. I'll be using it for work, so I want it to be cute so I can feel good about it. Decorate using gold foil transfer stickers. This year's goal is to approach each task carefully and create each piece with care. I look forward to your continued support in 2024! ②Let's eat something sweet. Sweets are essential to having fun every day. Make the hot chocolate I bought at KALDI. Add the chocolate to the warm milk and stir slowly until it melts. It is important to do everything at your own pace. Sweets are a little reward for myself. It is nourishing material for the soul ☕️ ③ Cherish your morning time. Preparing a healing time in the morning will help you get your daily rhythm in order. It's also fun to wake up early and try something different. Prepare bread dough for tomorrow's breakfast. Put lukewarm water, dry yeast, salt, and sugar into a container. Add strong flour and mix well. The aim is for the dough to double in size after mixing. Let it ferment for 8 to 12 hours in the refrigerator. It swelled up nicely! Dust with flour and remove the dough from the container. After releasing the gas, cut the fabric. This time it is divided into 4 equal parts. Shape the dough and place it on a sheet-lined baking sheet. Use the oven's fermentation function to perform secondary fermentation. The process of preparing the surface of the dough is very fun. The tertiary fermentation is complete. Prepare the bread by sprinkling it with strong flour and making incisions. The delicious aroma of freshly baked bread fills the room. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It was a breakfast that made me feel happy. ④Let's eat delicious food. Make the stock using the kelp and bonito stock pack. Delicious food is essential to relieve my daily fatigue. Prepare yuzu ponzu sauce and sesame sauce. In winter, I want to eat hot pot. Tonight is a shabu-shabu set meal. Thinly sliced ​​rice cake. I love boiling it quickly and eating it with sesame sauce. I want to enjoy plenty of delicious food this year as well. In Japan, we eat "the seven herb rice porridge'' on January 7th to pray for good health throughout the year. Wash the seven herbs thoroughly. First, thinly slice the Suzuna and Suzushiro. Cook it with porridge to soften it. Boil water in another pot and boil the remaining seven herbs with salt. Cool under cold water, squeeze out the water and chop finely. Add the seven herbs to the cooked porridge and adjust the taste with salt. I like to eat it with salted kelp on top. This year, I'm aiming to build a body that won't catch a cold...! ⑤ Find a hobby that you can immerse yourself in. I want to add variety to my daily life and enjoy my leisure time to the fullest. Draw pictures, read books, play games. While I'm working on one thing, I can forget about time and worries. I've always loved drawing, but there have been many times when I've stayed away from drawing. At times like these, I remember the conversation between Kiki and Ursula in ”Kiki's Delivery Service”. Kiki's magical powers have weakened and she can no longer fly with her broom. What if I face my problems, struggle, and still can't fly? Ursula answers Kiki's question. "Stop trying. Take long walks. Look at scenery. Doze off at noon. Don’t even think about flying.''. "And then, pretty soon, you’ll be flying again.''. Now, I truly enjoy experiencing art and creating something with my hands. When I complete a painting or read a book, my mind naturally clears up. I feel it. From now on, every month I will try to copy of Monet's painting. ⑥ Find books and movies that will support your life. I go back to the works that are important to me over and over again. Even if my heart is broken, it will gently support my feelings. I love both the novel and the movie "The Witch of the West is Dead.''. As a reward for my hard work over the past year, I bought a collection of works by director Hayao Miyazaki from Studio Ghibli...! It was my dream since I was a child. Before I knew it, I had become an adult. This is my first time watching a Ghibli film on Blu-ray. No matter how many times I watch it, I'm still impressed. I was once again struck by the beauty of everything. When I want to work hard towards my dreams or when I want to face myself properly. I watch "The Devil Wears Prada'' really increases my motivation. ⑦ Take care of your hands and nails. "Happiness comes from your fingertips.". After learning this word, I began to take better care of my hands. Move the nail file in a certain direction to adjust the length. If it is long, use nail clippers first. The important thing is to stay hydrated. Care by applying nail oil to the entire nail. Self-nail art has been my hobby for a long time. I've been using gel nails a lot for the past few years. Even when I'm busy and can't get my nails done, I always want to keep my fingertips neat and clean. That's when I apply nail foundation. Just one coat will give your nails a healthy, smooth, and glossy look. I carry hand cream with me so that I can moisturize frequently. When washing dishes and not using gloves, use hand cream. I have products with high moisturizing properties in my kitchen. I keep hand cream in my favorite scent in my drawer at work. I choose something that won't leave my keyboard or smartphone sticky even if I touch it right away. Massaging my palms together will restore my concentration. ⑧Live your life as if you were the main character in the story. It's a bit embarrassing to put it into words, but it's an important habit for me. So that I can become the characters in the story I imagine. So that I can live a life that looks like a scene from my dream movie. I want to grow old loving the things that make me excited. Channel subscribers have reached 600,000. Thank you for always watching over me warmly. I want to find many small daily joys and ways to enjoy life. And I would be happy if I could continue to deliver daily happiness to everyone. I sincerely wish everyone happiness.