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Quickly sketching a small messy and cluttered shelf before I go in and tidy it up.

I find it relaxing to do this, it takes me out of my head and places me in the present moment. I’m trying to practice relative size (which I’m getting better at) and accurately recording perspective (which I’m still so abysmal at I’m wondering if I should take a class, lol!).

Jaime and I had our regular brunch today and as usual I added to the "brunch book", a homemade sketchbook where I sketch a page while we talk. Today it was the french press on my table holding our first pot of tea. Haven't painted this yet, she just left and I'm trying to decide on colors.

Highly recommend getting into a regular social habit with a friend if you can manage it. It REALLY helps the despair.

Journaling is a habit that can be very helpful for our mental health, especially if we focus on noticing what's going well.

Combined with drawing, it can use more areas of your brain.

Personally, urban sketching is great as it also encourages me to go for a walk.

Journaling and brisk walking for 15 minutes are 2 habits proven to improve mental health, over 21+ days.