Some weeks, you just need the simple things.  Easy dinners.  Comfortable clothing.  A walk with your dog. There’s just no extra for complications.

For a little over a year, I’ve been fighting a particularly nasty bout of depression.  And for most of the summer, I was losing.  It’s only in the past month that I’ve started to feel like I’m turning a corner, but it’s fragile.

So this week was all about recovering from the stresses of the past few weeks.  I’ve been cleaning, cooking meals with Kyle at home, and generally laying low.  Here’s a recap.

Target’s A New Day line is one of my favorite places to pick up easy pieces.  I bought these collapsible back loafers to wear with jeans, and they’re pretty fabulous.  This bishop-sleeve sweater is also on order, because, well, look at it.  And if you are looking for a work-appropriate backpack, try their double-zip backpack.  It’s kind of chic.

Kyle does most of the cooking in our house.  What can I say?  He enjoys it.  I don’t.  But occasionally, I take dinner off of his plate.

This week, this chicken tikka masala was on order.  And since I can make it in my Instant Pot and buy some Trader Joe’s microwavable rice, it’s the easiest dinner ever.  Just prep the chicken the night before, and you’ll have a delicious dinner in less than 30-minutes.

Is your house tied up in a tangle of cords and wires?  Mine is.  I’m constantly hiding away or tripping over phone chargers, laptop cables and other wires.  This week, I decided this was a scourge that could not continue.

I bought these Cable Clips from Amazon to secure the cables for our “beside the bed” chargers to the nightstands.  Then, I picked up some USB equipped socket covers.  Because, while I may not be able to live without these little white cords, that doesn’t mean they need to take over my life.

Everyone could use more clarity.  Sometimes, focusing your mind can really help strengthen your defenses against negative, depressive thoughts.  Zenify is a great app for learning to calm your mind, focus your thoughts and center yourself.  I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks, and while it took me a while to start trusting the process, I feel like it’s helping.

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