Let’s be honest, spending the day with just coffee and Netflix sounds like the dream, and you’re probably wondering, how could I possibly learn something from a day like that? Well I did, with a cup of coffee in hand. I mean Netflix is an absolute dream come true don’t get me wrong and it is definitely some of the best money we spend a month but I spent a whole day watching Netflix – including a lot of Gilmore Girls and a hell of a lot of delicious coffee, so what did I learn?
1. I Need To Do This More
Social media can be ridiculously overwhelming, and lately I have really pulled back from it, it has been tough, so I’ve pulled back. When I decided I’d curl up, grab a cup of coffee and watch Netflix it was a release. It was calming and soothing. I felt a release and it was such a great feeling to turn everything off and chilling out.
2. There is a life outside the social media bubble
I love creating my content for social media, but do you know what it isn’t everything, sometimes you just need to be away from it, to not worry about social media, or the photos. If I’d taken photos of me on that day, I’d be in bed, wrapped up in my duvet, with my hair looking like a birds nest, pj’s and no bra. It wasn’t pretty but I was really damn comfy.
3. I need to slow down and enjoy the moment
When you have nothing but Netflix and a cup of coffee in your day, you notice how much you want to stay busy, how much you have to do daily, and on days where you don’t need to do too much, we need to slow down. Sometimes you need to water your own garden before you can do anything else, water your roses, slow down and enjoy those roses.
4. Carbohydrates & Netflix are the perfect combination
Let’s be honest beige food tastes the best, so give me all the potatoes in various different forms, chips, wedges, roast potatoes, you name it, I’m down. Add in your favourite programmes Gilmore Girls or Friends in my opinion – or if you would prefer, have your favourite film on loop.
5. Life is too short to not do what makes me happy
As I sat there eating all my favourite carbohydrates, watching Netflix, I had a thought, life is too short to not do all the amazing things that make me happy. If eating carbohydrates, drinking coffee and watching my favourite Netflix shows and I’ve not nothing I need to be doing, then you’re damn right I’m going to continue to do it.
So even though this post makes me sound really really lazy, because I spent the day drinking coffee and watching Netflix, but sometimes we just need the ultimate chill day, and that is exactly what I needed.
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I find it really hard to sit down and just watch tv or Netflix, but I definitely need to get out of the social media bubble. It’s all I do sometimes and it’s really draining! I’ve started watching the Bodyguard on BBC iPlayer and am really enjoying that 🙂 x
Jessie | allthingsbeautiful-x
It’s hard isn’t it, just to put the phone down sometimes, but I’m definitely doing my thing and trying to chill out as much as possible! xxxx
Literally a pizza and netflix is the BEST combo ever!
It really is isn’t it?! xxxx
I absolutely love a Netflix day! You can’t beat getting cosy on the sofa with a good movie or boxset, and a load of snacks xxx
Tiffany x http://www.foodandotherloves.co.uk
It’s like the ultimate chill session! xxx
Every day is a Netflix day for me lol Well, not all day every day but I honestly do not watch terrestrial tv these days. Inbetween doing bits for my blog, then you will find me watching some show on Netflix or Amazon Prime. At the moment it’s Ripper Street on Amazon Prime, the second viewing of its 5 seasons. It is an absolute must to switch off from social media and just enjoy time to yourself. 🙂 x
I love Ripper Street! We have Amazon Prime too! It’s so good! xxxx
Sometimes its just so necessary to sit down with a cuppa and watch some Netflix. Slowing down and enjoying the moment is so important!
Lucy | Forever September
I totally agree, I think we all live such fast paced lives, we need to calm, slow down and take a break sometimes! xxxx
I’m the same – when I finally slow down, I realise I need to do it more often x
Sometimes I think we all need a little reminder! xxxx
Definitely something we all need from time to time! I think our generation can be so hard on ourselves as it feels like we need to be constantly working to get anywhere but it’s so important to prioritise rest and self-care every now and again!
Alice Xx
I totally agree, especially when we have so much at our fingertips with our phones! We all need a break sometimes! xxxx
Is there anything better than these chilled days where there’s no expectations or deadlines and you can truly relax? always love reading your posts Amie and this is no exception (: the last thing you said is so true, life is truly too short to spend it doing things which make you miserable. we can all take some more time for ourselves I think. Thanks for sharing xx
Thank you so much my lovely, that means so much to me! I thin if you have the opportunity, take a break, chill out, it’s okay to need a break! xxxx
I have just started my third year at uni and I have told my self that I will have numerous “self care” days throughout the year, one of them being a netflix and tea day! Exactly for all of these reasons. It is so important to come off social media sometimes, to stop working and stressing and enjoy your time just chilling, watching tv, eating junk. Great post!! xx
Social media can be so consuming sometimes, we all need a break and just time to chill out! xxx
This sounds like the perfect day – and I definitely think I need to indulge in a day like this sometime soon. Making time for me is something I don’t do often enough. Great post! xo
You really do! We all need to do this sometimes and little reminders like this help! xxxx
This is great, I think it’s awesome to just take a day out and time to yourself every once in a while! It’s so easy to get caught up in the social media world, and just being on your phone. I totally agree, carbs and netflix = best combo ever, haha.
I know what you mean, when you have it right in the palm of your hand it’s so easy to just pick up the phone and scroll through! xxxx
Having a chill night in is perfect, I think it’s something we all need to do more. Put all the gadgets away, order a take away and just enjoy. There are alot of things going on in everyone’s lives but it’s good to just stop and relax. My only problem is I never know what to watch! It takes me forever flicking through. Thank-youu for sharing!
Gemma | https://anoceanglimmer.wordpress.com/
I know what you mean, there is so much to choose from that there is almost too much choice! xxxxx
Loved this, having a nice chilled day with your favourite shows can be so needed sometimes! Totally agree about the carbs & Netflix combination too!xx
It’s just the perfect combination isn’t it?! It just works wonders! xxxx
I love a good duvet day especially when it includes food and Netflix! I know what you mean about having time away from social media, I’ve had a week off this week and have been super organised planning Blogmas but I’ve also took myself shopping a couple of times because if I’m at home doing nothing I feel like I should be being more productive! Great post, also Gilmore Girls is life!
Jess // foundationsandfairytales.wordpress.com
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Oh my gosh well done my lovely! That is amazing! Gilmores Girls is just so good and so easy to binge watch! xxxx
Recently – with the new Apple update – I have realised how much of my life I waste on social media doing nothing – not even being productive with it – just doing nothing. I need to start switching off from it more, so I need to do this.
Erin || MakeErinOver
I think when you can see how much time you spend on your phone it literally makes you realise what you’re doing with your time and how you can be more productive! xxxx
Yes! I’ve started switching all electronic screens off after 8pm so I can just give myself some time – I’m not the most consistent yet, but I can already feel myself relaxing more now that I’m not always on social media!
Nat xx
Ooh that is such an amazing idea! I might try to do something similar! xxxx
No 2 is so spot on! Sometimes turning offline and being away from social media is really good for your mental health and slump.
x Rasya | nurulrasya.com
Exactly, I always feel more refreshed if I’m away from my phone and computer! xxxx
I need a day like this! Xx
I think we all do sometimes my lovely! xxxx
As a freelancer I always feel like I need to be working or doing something but I’d love to have a carbs and Netflix day! x
http://www.ofbeautyandnothingness.co.uk
I know what you mean my lovely, but always make sure you take a break my lovely! xxxx
I love Nextflix days! We all deserve to schedule one in every now and then. You’re right about the carbs too, I don’t know why, but they make the perfect Netflix companion. It can be so hard to break the social media bubble!! x
Sophie
http://www.glowsteady.co.uk
I totally agree my lovely, I feel like social media can be so consuming we don’t want to be off it! xxxx
Oh my darling, this post is just amazing! It resonates with me in many ways 🙂
Especially since I have been:
a) doing more of what I / we love
&
b) Netflix and yummy hot drinks/delicious food all day sounds like a vacation 😀 and it’s great to do it from time to time.
I have spent today without social media and barely picked up my phone, and it was AMAZING!
Hope you’re having the most incredible weekend, my lovely girl.
xox Nadia
http://www.mielandmint.com
It is just so necessary isn’t it my lovely? We all need it sometimes and I find just relaxing is exactly what I need. It’s like a refresh for my mind, body and soul! xxxx
I love spending some time just watching netflix and drinking tea. It feels so good and it is so relaxing! I always feel like i waste my weekends if i don’t do loads so i need to get out of that mindset and spend time with netflix more often!
We all need to chill sometimes, take some time to do nothing and chill out! xxxx
I very much to be a sit down and chill kind of person, my minds always going! I need to find a way to learn to do this and enjoy it at a better time than late in the evening i think.
Fab post 🙂
I think we all need to learn sometimes, I mean it’s hard but it is so worth it! xxxx
I feel you on this one! I love doing this to escape the social media bubble at least once a week!
The social media bubble can literally just suck you in and it’s so hard to just get out of it! xxxx
I loved this post! So relatable and beautifully written! And your photography is lovely! And I love the general look of your blog!
Thank you so much my lovely, that means the world to me! xxxx
Sound like the perfect way to spend your day, netflix and coffee (or in my case tea) !
Alys / withlovealys.com
Can’t beat a good cuppa in my opinion! xxxx
I concur with everything in the post! Carbs are life 😍 And it’s so true that it’s really important to step away from social media and just relax. It’s kind of like you unplug yourself from life for a bit! It’s something we definitely all need to practice more often though xx
http://www.missblogsabit.com
It’s important to unplug yourself from everything sometimes and just have a moment to be yourself! xxxx
I like to unwind with a series every night before bed. Even if it is only half an episode, it just helps me relax and end the day off calmly.
It’s amazing isn’t it? It’s amazing what just one episode can do to calm you! xxxx
I defo need to do this more! It’s very rare that I get any time to have some me time with a program or movie when I’m not catching up on the blog or wedding stuff etc!
Rosie
You have such a busy life my lovely, don’t forget to just chill out! xxx
Films and carbs are the best combo! ESP in pyjamas!
http://littlemissmelanie.com
Exactly, I always feel so good after some time away, it puts everything in perspective xxxx
I’ve just taken time out of social media & it feels great!
It’s a great thing to be able to do! xxxx
I’ve been spending some time recently just reading my book all day or watching Netflix and it’s been great. No pressure at all from anything and my mental health has definitely improved from just switching off.
Amy | hookedonthemusic.com
It’s so important to just take time for you and switch off! xxxxx
Ah I love Netflix days! It’s so important to take some me time and just switch the laptop off for a day.
Sarah xx
We all need days where we just switch off and chill out! xxxx
One of my favorite things to do after work is to put my phone away in the bedroom and put something on to watch. Lately, I’ve been bingeing old episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (favorite series ever!) and baking a bit here and there. I give myself a time limit during the day to work on blog posts, scroll through Twitter, pretend I understand what Instagram is, etc. and once that time is up, I do other things and it’s honestly so rewarding and relaxing.
Oooh I haven’t watched Buffy in forever! xxxx
I used to hate sitting in doing nothing all day, id feel like id wasted a valuable day. But over the last 10 months or so I’ve really started to need those random days where you have absolutely nothing planned but chilling out and doing the things you love, which involves Tea, Netflix and Puppies for me!
I think we all need to do it sometimes, to just chill out, and appreciate the quiet! xxxx
Awh this post is really cute. You’re absolutely right… You do need days when you just sit and chill. B x
http://www.babblesnbooks.wordpress.com
We all need days to chill out to be honest! xxxx
Fab post. It’s not easy in today’s world to just take a day to sit and decompress. This was really quite eye opening. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I totally agree, but we all need to learn to do it more!xxxx
Honestly, Netflix is my favourite way to spend quality alone time and I wouldn’t care for those who try to tell me it’s a waste of time. I love watching my favourite TV shows, having a laugh and eating some good junk food! It’s a good way to turn your brain off and get a break from social media and life.
Ahh I love this post and 100% feel like I need a day like this! (Minus the coffee, plus the Yorkshire tea ha!). It’s so easy to get caught up in social media bubbles isn’t it? I definitely think it’s healthy to take a little break and I agree, no better way than a Netflix day!
Hannah xxx http://www.hannahshappyhour.com