There’s something meditative about sitting down with a bottle of nail polish and taking the time to paint my nails. It’s not always perfect—sometimes I smudge them or get impatient waiting for them to dry—but the ritual itself is strangely satisfying.

I like picking colors that match my mood. Bright pink when I need energy, deep blue when I want to feel calm, or just a simple clear coat when I want something neat and polished. It’s one of those small self-care habits that can shift how I carry myself the next day.

It’s not about salon-quality results. It’s about slowing down for a few minutes and enjoying a small act of creativity.