If someone gave me a dollar every time I speak about the importance of romanticizing life, I’d probably be a millionaire. Well, this is highly exaggerated, but you get the point.

I don’t know when and how exactly this trend originated, but it’s been years since I’ve been seeing it and it doesn’t seem to go away, unlike other trends. Why? Cause it finally showed people not just an ideal, yet unreachable image that is far from reality, but a simple but beautiful life we all have and how it can be enough to feel happy. I’ve already made a post about all the details of this lifestyle and why I love, so I’m not gonna bore you with that again. Instead, I’m going to talk how to romanticize your life.

It is mostly connected with your attitude and mindset, so you have to work on that in order to be appreciative and grateful for everything you have and don’t, you have to learn how to slow down and be attentive to the details and beauty that surrounds you, you have to be optimistic and feel confident that everything you do, you do it right. However, there are some things that will help you in this journey. Let’s talk about them today.

Books and Movies.

Well, what else did you expect? As I’ve told this many times before, literature and films are the best form of inspiration. When you watch a good movie or read a great novel, your mood elevates and you want to change your life for the better. But you obviously have to choose the right genre. If you watch a psychological horror, for instance, it will hardly make you romanticize your life. So, you have to pick those motivational comfort movies/books that will make you love this life even harder and believe that everything is in your hands.

Bucket Lists

I’m not talking about that mandatory list of things that you need to do, like to run errands, do a work project, etc.. Make small lists of things that will fill your heart with joy, something you will enjoy doing. I personally like making seasonal lists of atmospheric activities, but you can make a weekly or a monthly one. And it doesn’t have to include something too big. It can be about going to a park with your friend, enjoying an early morning coffee on your balcony, having a fun movie night. Whatever rocks your boat. After making your list, try to find some time to do these things. Believe me, it will make a difference.

Photography

You probably know that all photographs have a special vision. They can look at an ordinary scene and notice the most gorgeous details in it. Taking lots of photos and trying to capture the ordinary moments in a meaningful kind of way positively affects on your perception of life, as after a while you start noticing things that were invisible to you before. So, I’d advise to try to capture things that surround you. Like a beautifully served meal, a bouquet you’ve received, a lovely tree you see on your way. You don’t even have to post these photos if you don’t want to, it doesn’t really matter. Another thing that I’d recommend is browsing through Pinterest every time you need an inspirational boost. For example, if you’re waking up on a rainy day, instead of cursing the gods for the horrible weather, search for “rainy day aesthetic” in the website. You’ll see all those amazingly cozy photos that will make the loathsome day become more tolerable, if not enjoyable.

Cozy Atmosphere

I don’t think I have ever made a list that didn’t include a tip about decorating. But that’s because I truly believe that it is very crucial. We are what we surround ourselves with. If your house or office is a mess, you’ll most likely feel chaotic in there. But when everything is neat, comfy and beautiful, you’ll definitely feel much better and more peaceful. Seeing your favorite candles, printed photos of your family and friends on your working desk, cute jars on your kitchen counter, fluffy pillows on your couch will light up your mood every time you walk into the room.

Special Rituals

I also have a post about the importance of rituals, so you can check that out as well. When you create a certain pattern of things that you actually enjoy doing, it really calms down your nervous system. It’s like watching a cozy film or eating your favorite comfort meal – it’s really good for your mental health. And again, rituals don’t necessarily mean doing something too extraordinary. It can be about solving crosswords after breakfast, doing nighttime skincare routine, lighting up a candle whenever you clean your house. These little things will put some meaning into your ordinary tasks and will make them more wholesome.

Music

Another thing that will transform your daily activities into something remarkable is music. Create various playlists of your favorite songs for every mood and listen to them whenever you do something “boring”, like washing the dishes, going to work on a bus, taking a shower. Trust me, you’ll notice the difference. Recently I have also been enjoying listening to ambient music. It usually consists of calm classical music along with different nature sounds, like rain, wind and thunder, the crackling fireplace, singing of birds etc. I usually listen to these whenever I journal, draw or do something creative and it really helps to concentrate and feel more inspired. If you have a favorite film, you can listen to its soundtracks as well. That way you will definitely feel like the main character of a movie.

As you’ve noticed these aren’t a specific kind of activities that you need to have a lot of free time for. You just keep living your life, doing the same things you used to do, but this time doing it in a fun way. This, along with working on your mentality will help you romanticize your life and enjoy it as much as possible.