UNDER THE WILL… OVER THE DRAMA…

Comfort? I’m Winging It, Thanks…

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Mae Faurel
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Daily prompt: What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life?

Well, isn’t that a loaded question. What strategies do I use to increase comfort? Honestly? None. I don’t have a list, a Pinterest board, or a 5-step morning routine blessed by the gods of wellness. I live moment to moment like some slightly feral, caffeine-fueled mystic trying to dodge drama and stay sane.

One minute it’s a blanket, bad YouTube, and a bag of crisps I swore I wasn’t buying again, the next it’s blasting music from the early 1980’s and pretending I have no responsibilities. Comfort, for me, isn’t a carefully crafted ritual involving lavender oil, yoga poses, and green smoothies. It’s about surviving the madness with a bit of sarcasm, a few choice swear words, and whatever snack’s closest to my hand.

I do wake up at 5am, but not to meditate or write affirmations in some overpriced leather notebook. I wake up, enjoy my quiet time for a moment, till Heff chimes in! I debate my existence and figure it out as I go. Some days I ghost the world. Other days, I overshare and tell inappropriate jokes just to get a laugh. Both count as self-care in my book.

So if you came here looking for life hacks or 10 Ways to Boost Your Daily Comfort, sorry to disappoint. My strategy? Winging it. Improvising. Laughing at the absurdity of it all. And occasionally deleting people for my own peace.

And you know what? It’s working just fine.

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19 responses to “Comfort? I’m Winging It, Thanks…”

  1. Joey Jones Avatar
    Joey Jones

    Sounds like a plan 😂 x Forgive me Mae, but I just have to use ‘ winging it’ in my post today….but I will give you a mention by way of thanks xxx

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    1. Mae Faurel Avatar
      Mae Faurel

      Ah ty Joey. It just describes me perfectly, 😆 xxx

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  2. Zeal4living Avatar
    Zeal4living

    😂💀 Oh my goodness , Mae, that’s just brilliant! Your self-awareness and honesty are so refreshing. Who needs 10 Ways to Boost Your Daily Comfort when you’ve got the art of winging it down to a science?! 🎉

    Seriously though, sometimes the best strategy is to just roll with the punches, laugh at the madness, and prioritize your own peace. Deleting people, both metaphorically and literally, can be a powerful act of self-care. You’re not here to people-please, you’re here to live your best life. And that’s something worth celebrating! 🥳

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    1. Mae Faurel Avatar
      Mae Faurel

      Ha! Love this, you just totally got me. Honestly, who’s got time for those ‘10 Ways to Boost Your Comfort’ lists? I prefer the ancient art of winging it, deleting nonsense as I go. Life’s too short to entertain fools and bad energy. Here’s to living unapologetically, laughing inappropriately, and leaving a trail of confused people in our wake. Cheers to that!
      Mae 🧡

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  3. michael raven Avatar
    michael raven

    Sounds sensible to me.

    What’s today’s inappropriate joke?

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    1. Mae Faurel Avatar
      Mae Faurel

      HaHa Michael! Sounds sensible to me too… but listen, today’s not one of those joke days. Some days I serve chaos, other days I sip my tea and watch the circus. Today’s a tea day. Brace yourself for tomorrow, though.
      Mae 🧡

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      1. michael raven Avatar
        michael raven

        You’ll find me waiting on pins and needles with just a hint of bated breath 💙

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      2. Mae Faurel Avatar
        Mae Faurel

        Ah, you’re a gem, Michael! I’ll do my best to make the wait worth it, with just the right mix of heart, sass, and mischief. Hold onto that bated breath!
        Mae🧡

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      3. michael raven Avatar
        michael raven

        …sipping tea, mind you.

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      4. Mae Faurel Avatar
        Mae Faurel

        As it should be! Always better to face ghostly gossip and family scandal with a cuppa in hand. Though some days it requires something a bit stronger. And if Bully or Fanny show up? Make it a double.
        Mae 🧡

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      5. michael raven Avatar
        michael raven

        Tip one back for me while you’re at it 🙂

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      6. Mae Faurel Avatar
        Mae Faurel

        I hear you Michael, sometimes reality demands a little help from the spirits (and I’m not just talking ghosts! 😉). I’ve definitely spent nights drowning in wine to escape the chaos of caring for my dad, only to wake up regretting it all over again. Been there, done that, got the hangover! These days, I’m learning to prefer reality, messy and all. So when I do decide to tip one back again, I’ll raise it for you too, patience is a virtue, after all, and sometimes we’ve got to wait a while before the next drink cheers us on. Here’s to strength in the sober moments and shared sips in spirit! And in the meanwhile.. enjoy a cuppa.
        Mae 🧡

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      7. michael raven Avatar
        michael raven

        Will do, thanks! Take care of yourself, Mae.

        You never know what the other spirits might add to the conversation. They can be right chatty at times.

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      8. Mae Faurel Avatar
        Mae Faurel

        Haha, you’re not wrong there! Those spirits have a habit of chiming in whether they’re invited or not. I’ll be sure to pass on your regards, and perhaps suggest they keep it down a bit. Take care of yourself, too!
        Mae 🧡

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  4. missparker0106 Avatar
    missparker0106

    “Winging it” is exactly how we all live life, whether we admit it, or not. Even those that make lists, sniff lavender, meditate, whatever. It all boils down to winging it.

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    1. Mae Faurel Avatar
      Mae Faurel

      Exactly Sandy! Some of us are just bold enough to admit it. Lists, crystals, essential oils, all grand, but at the end of the day, we’re all just winging it and hoping the universe doesn’t notice we’ve no clue what we’re at!
      Mae 🧡

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  5. veerites Avatar
    veerites

    Thanks 🙏

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  6. cindy knoke Avatar
    cindy knoke

    You have your comfort time at 5am. You can extend this bi by bit if you want.

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    1. Mae Faurel Avatar
      Mae Faurel

      I am working on it! But Heff keeps moving the target.. LOL
      Mae 🧡

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