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The Secret to Feeling Like You’re Always on Vacation (Even When You’re Not)

Living in ‘Holiday Mode’ Every Day Isn’t Just a Dream

August is the perfect month to embrace the art of slowing down without guilt. Whether you’re actually on vacation or still powering through summer heat, let’s rethink what it means to romanticize your daily life.

Spoiler: it’s not about being on holiday every day, but making your everyday feel like one. From savoring avocado toast mini-brunches to garden walks and cooking your favorite recipes with a glass of sweet wine — you can create moments that recharge and inspire you.

Let’s Dive In

The Vacation Trap

Let’s talk about a sneaky mindset many of us fall into: the constant “I’ll be happy when…” loop, where joy feels perpetually postponed until the next vacation, the next weekend, the next big break.

This “vacation trap” keeps us stuck in a future-focused mindset that disconnects us from the present — and from our own power. When you’re always waiting for that magical “holiday mode,” work can start to feel heavier, stress piles up, and life just drags.

But here’s the truth: joy doesn’t have to be a reward after productivity — it’s a fuel you create while you’re living your life. Breaking free from the “vacation trap” means reclaiming your power every day, even in the middle of the busiest weeks.

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Why You Should

Romanticize Your Everyday

This isn’t about pretending everything is perfect or sugarcoating reality. It’s about choosing intentional appreciation — finding depth, beauty, and presence in the everyday. Romanticizing your life means turning ordinary routines into rituals of joy and self-respect. In a world that constantly pulls our attention outward, this is your way of coming back to yourself.

Imagine slow breakfasts that feel like a mini brunch — avocado toast, pancakes, and a moment to savor no phone. Picture a walk in the garden, no rush, just you and your favorite playlist or a good book. Or treating your skincare routine like a calming ritual, or sipping iced coffee on your balcony and people-watching as though you were retired.

Here are 5 Simple Ways to Romanticize your August - No Flight Needed.

1 - Create a mini morning routine - Here is mine:

  1. Wake up and resist grabbing your phone—stay silent for 3 minutes and let your brain gently wake up.

  2. Head to the bathroom, look at yourself in the mirror—even disheveled—and say: “You are great, and so is this day.”

  3. Have breakfast and truly savor the scent of your coffee, tea, or juice.

  4. Before starting work, take a deep, grounding breath—set the tone for a focused, intentional day.

2 – Read outside in the sun
Soak in those natural vibes—even just 10 minutes during your morning or lunch break. Let the sunlight and words recharge you.

3 – Dress up for you
No special occasion needed. Dressing with intention gives your day a sense of momentum and quiet confidence.
It’s like shampooing your hair—you don’t feel it’s really clean until the foam shows up. That final step signals completion.
Getting dressed is the same: it’s a signal to your brain that you’re ready to show up for yourself and your day.

4 – Shift your scenery
If you’ve been indoors all day, take a long walk with your favorite playlist or podcast. Observe the sky, the trees, the people—it reconnects you to the world.
If you work outdoors, find a quiet spot and soak in the stillness. Let that grounded energy recalibrate you — perhaps with a cosy drink.

5 – Turn your to-do list into a “could-do” list
Give yourself permission to breathe. Sometimes all it takes is shifting from pressure to possibility—and suddenly, the day feels lighter, not heavier.

This mindset isn't about slowing down to stop. It's about training your mind to achieve a state of peace in your daily life. It's about slowing down to recharge. This allows you to come back stronger, more inspired and fully present.

Make Your’s Because

Slowing Down is a Power Move

In a culture obsessed with speed, choosing stillness becomes revolutionary. When you give yourself permission to slow down intentionally, you’re not falling behind — you’re reconnecting with your rhythm.

This pause isn’t passive. It’s the reset your nervous system craves. It’s the space where your best ideas emerge, where your creativity returns, and where clarity gets louder than the noise.

The truth is, you don’t build confidence, alignment, or consistency from a place of burnout. You build it by learning to regulate your energy, trust your timing, and create from a place of fullness — not urgency.

So yes, take that slow morning. Let your mind wander. Romanticize your routine. Because slowing down isn’t about doing less — it’s about doing what matters, better.

Let August be the reminder: softness and strategy can live in the same sentence.

You Create Your Energy

Slowing down isn’t always about stopping. For me, even busy moments like hitting the gym during rush hour feel energizing — especially when I’m not tied to a clock or deadlines. Slowing down is about honoring your energy, not just pausing it.

Here’s quote that’s stuck with me:

“If a flower does not bloom, do you blame the flower or the environment?”

Alexander Den Heijer

You can’t create or thrive without the right environment — and that includes space to breathe, recharge, and savor life. Many of us struggle with anxiety about the future or the guilt of ‘not being productive.’ This edition is your invitation to let those worries soften, and find strength in the present moment.

Whether you’re on vacation or not, the energy you choose creates the mood of your life — because Luxury isn’t bought—it’s designed through intention.

My Suggestion:

See the Movie Under the Tuscan Sun — a beautiful story about rediscovering joy, slowing down, and creating a life you love. Perfect for your “romanticize your life” mood.

Exercise

This month, let AI romanticize your life for you—based on the real you, not some aesthetic Pinterest board.

Use the prompt bellow ⬇️

“Imagine I’m living my dream life—I’ve reached my biggest personal and professional goals. Based on the details below, describe a perfect, ordinary day in this future version of my life. Include how my morning starts, what I wear, where I work, what kind of work I do, how I feel throughout the day, how I interact with others, and how I end my evening. Keep it realistic, aligned with my current personality and preferences, make it vivid, inspiring, and full of romanticized detail.
Here are my details:
– My current job or business: [insert here]
– My dream job or business: [insert here]
– Where I want to live (city, type of home, neighborhood vibe): [insert here]
– My ideal morning routine (realistic but inspiring): [insert here]
– Hobbies or rituals I want more of: [insert here]
– People I want around me (types of relationships or support): [insert here]
– How I want to feel emotionally, physically, and mentally most days: [insert here]
– What kind of impact I want to make through my work or presence: [insert here]”

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I would love to hear your thoughts on this edition, and whether there are any specific topics you would like me to discuss.