My Current Default Settings

The things I keep coming back to without thinking

I feel like I’m in a phase right now where I don’t want to think too hard about anything.

Not in a bad way, just in a very “what works is what works” kind of way.

I’ve been reaching for the same things every day without really questioning it. Same coffee, same outfits, same lunch, same little routines that make the day feel easier.

And honestly, I think I needed this phase. It feels a lot calmer than constantly trying to switch things up or find something better.

So here are my current default settings.

Coffee order
A venti cold brew with oat milk from Starbucks.

I’ve tried so many cold brews from different places, and I always come back to this one. It’s not even about it being the “best,” it’s just the one I know I’ll like every time.

Outfit
A neutral t-shirt, jeans, sandals, and sometimes a Ralph Lauren baseball hat.

I’ve been leaning into having a bit of a uniform lately. It takes all the decision-making out of getting dressed, and I still feel like myself in it.

Lunch
I’m very much on a sandwich kick right now.

Turkey, swiss, butter lettuce, and mayo on gluten-free bread. I keep thinking I’ll get tired of it, but I haven’t yet, so I’m just going with it.

Background show
Just restarted The Summer I Turned Pretty this week.

It’s the kind of show I can have on while doing other things, but still look up and get into it when I want to.

Errand route
I plan my errands around what little treat I’m in the mood for.

I’m usually deciding between Swig or Starbucks, and wherever I go kind of revolves around that decision. It sounds small, but it makes errands feel a little more fun.

Default snack
String cheese.

I wish I had something more interesting to say here, but it’s just always in the fridge, and I always grab it.

Default mindset
Just get it done.

Not everything needs to be optimized or overthought. Sometimes it’s easier to just move through things and keep it simple.

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I’m sure this will all change at some point, but for now it feels good to have a few things on autopilot.

It makes everything else feel a little less chaotic.

-Ash