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"I want to talk about what I think we all need in life: a little bit of comfort."

Every week, Oprah will set an intention-specifically for Oprah insiders-to reflect on topics such as letting go, forgiving, and reaping your current gains. Every day this week, you will find some ideas to bring some much-needed comfort into your life.

This week, we shared the secrets to make your bath time (not to mention your TV time) happier, the best books to curl up this fall, and recipes to nourish your body and soul-all of which will help you Your comfortable time is more dynamic than ever. This also means that you will feel more capable of getting out of your comfort zone (or, at least, tiptoeing). This is important because adventure, big or small, will bring life-changing rewards-this is the lesson Oprah learned when interviewing Sanda Remus in the episode of "Super Soul Sunday." Here, she reflects on their transformational conversation. "I feel very comfortable with the beautiful living box around me. I like to stay at home, whether in California or Maui. My favorite gathering places for friends and family are the dining table, front porch, and kitchen. Reading all day makes me happy. Satisfaction. So why should I step out of the very satisfying comfort zone that I deliberately created? Until recently, I would not say, "Trust me, I won't! "But the conversation with Shonda Rhimes in Super Soul Sunday broadened my horizons. After years of seldom getting involved in the work and family fields she is familiar with, this self-proclaimed introvert-also the popular TV show "Grey the Intern" The planner of "Scandal", "How to Get Rid of Murder" and "Catch"-decided to invite every invitation within a year. The first result: Shonda's first book, Year of Yes. The second result (the method is more important! ): Pure transformation. Sanda looks different from a year ago. She lost 110 pounds. She is more involved. As her book records, she has been exposed to speeches, parties, and media appearances so far. The anxious experience said “yes” and opened the world to her. Getting out of the comfort zone may change life. This is my fourth interview with Shonda—and the first time I feel that she is completely present, without guard or guard. Alienation. She told me that she hardly remembered our previous encounter because she was overwhelmed by fevered fear. Anxiety obscured the whole experience. This time, when we ended the interview, she even promised to have lunch. Is it a year? I’m not ready to make such a long commitment on this road. But I’m open to today. And tomorrow. Then...who said? Before you knew it, I might be taking a tango class with Robert Duvall."

When the weather outside is terrible-even just a little bit cold-nothing is more pleasant than a hearty bowl of soup. That's why we asked Oprah's chef Raymond Weber to share a recipe that is as comforting as your favorite autumn sweater: pepperoni and autumn vegetable soup. Relatively new recipe-Chef Raymond made it on a particularly cold and foggy day, stuffed with seasoned chopped sausage, strong flavored beans, and a lot of super aromatic herbs and vegetables, so it Will warm and nourish your body and soul. Oh, did we mention that it tastes better the next day?

4 oz. Spicy turkey, chicken or pork sausage (raw, with casings removed)

6 cups vegetable or chicken broth (hot)

½ cup diced mushrooms

½ cup diced Yukon potatoes

½ cup diced bell pepper

2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno

Kosher salt and fresh black pepper

1. In a soup pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat. When the oil flickers, add the sausage and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned. Use a wooden spoon to cut the meat into bite-sized pieces. Take it out and set aside.

2. Add onions, carrots, kale, celery, kohlrabi, mushrooms and pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper. When the vegetables are slightly soft, add garlic, corn, potatoes, sweet pepper and jalapeno and cook until fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes.

3. Add tomatoes, peppers and thyme. Once the tomatoes have decomposed, add the chicken or vegetable broth, cooked beans and sausage for about 1 to 2 minutes, and stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper again, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for at least 15 to 20 minutes, depending on how tender you like the vegetables.

4. Cool the soup in an ice bath (put a storage container into a large bowl filled with ice and cold water, then transfer the soup to the container) and add fresh thyme, basil and lemon juice. Let it sit for at least a few hours or overnight so that the flavors can mix together.

5. When you are ready to eat, reheat the soup, top with grated Parmesan cheese, fresh black pepper and fresh herbs.

If you think you are a book fan, then you are likely to be addicted to wonderful reading anytime, anywhere. But there are also some special features, that is to open up your own small corner or corner, dedicated to your favorite pastime. "It's a ritual," Oprah said of spending time in her private library. "I am here and I am very satisfied. I rarely go out. I can only entertain myself."

But you don't need as much space as a room to create your own reading area-it can be a specially placed comfortable chair, an empty closet, a spacious landing, or even an awkward corner you are not sure what to do. Once you have chosen your position, ask yourself: What makes a good book more interesting? This may include a stylish and supportive armchair, a comfortable footstool that allows you to kick your legs, a stylish reading lamp, various super soft blankets and pillows, and a scented candle and plant And the small side table, of course, a lot of reading material. (For more book corner inspiration, check out these ideas.)

Now, when it comes to fascinating reading, no matter where you are comfortable, you need something to spend an afternoon. Thankfully, our book editor Leigh Haber has some notable suggestions:

Please don’t sit on my bed wearing outside clothes, Phoebe Robinson wrote: “If you feel warm and fuzzy by wrapping your laughter with wonderful insight, then Phoebe Robinson The latest work of is not to be missed."

Isabel Allende's "The Soul of a Woman": "This is a short but powerful memoir by a writer and activist. Her commitment to feminism and the literature that produced masterpieces such as "The House of Elves" Talents are equally ingrained."

Mary Roach’s Fuzz: "Although most of the wild things that Mary Roach writes in Fuzz are not completely personal (note the roaring leopard and the wayward elephant), this talented author The perception of human relations is comforting. Misbehaving animals are powerful and interesting calls for tolerance and compassion."

"Animals" by Susan Orlean: "Also, in order to portray the intimate relationship between humans and pets, please read this delightful article about animals large and small."

"These Precious Days" by Ann Patchett: "This glorious collection of personal essays will encourage even the most introverted among us to reach out and touch someone."

Lily King’s writer and lover: “This is great: a novel full of wisdom, humor and drama, it will stay with you for a long time after you turn off the lights, close your eyes, and enter a satisfying sleep, dreaming of the protagonist Casey, the entanglement of youth, art, and love."

The Monster in the Center by Tiphanie Yanique: "The genius author of "Land of Love and Drowning" in 2014 provided another perspective changer through "The Monster in the Center." This is a love story that always makes you sit on the edge of your seat. For those who like the comfort with a little spice, this is exactly what they want."

If you are like most people, for most of the past 18 months, you have probably been wearing sweatpants and sweatshirts, sports casual wear, and, let's face it, pajamas. But now, with more and more offices reopening, it's time to think about what to wear to work-the idea may be scary, if not completely unfamiliar.

According to Adam Glassman, the creative director of Oprah Daily, your wardrobe for returning to work can be very simple, maybe better, and you don't have to sacrifice the comfort you're used to. "I believe in uniform dressing very much, now is a good time to come up with a uniform that suits you," he said. "Many retailers are trying to provide customers with a compromise, so if your work uniform for the past year and a half has been casual wear, then the office has an upgraded version."

Here, he shares eight stylish (but still comfortable) works that can get the job done.

Is there anything more comfortable than a night curled up on a sofa, wrapped in a warm blanket, and watching some great TV? According to Gale, the answer is no—especially now that the weather has become cooler and fresher. "This is my favorite thing to do," she said. Here, Gayle shared the three elements of her perfect night:

Starbucks White Hot Chocolate: "Emphasis on white, best from Starbucks. I like their hot chocolate!"

An excellent TV show: "Thanks to Netflix, Apple TV, Hulu, HBOMax and all other streaming services, there are more choices to watch content than ever before. To be honest, keeping up with the progress has become so difficult that I can’t Don’t say to people, “Please don’t tell me about other shows. "But, of course, they did it-and then I finally looked at it, liked it, and thought, oh my God, now I have to make time to do this too. This happened to Hacks, by the way, it Very good. I am glad I saw it. Now, the three I recommend to people are:

Delicious food: "In my book, anything cheesy, slimy, or icing sugar is very delicious, such as Levain Bakery’s most popular cookie. Some varieties-including my personal favorite oatmeal raisins-are now available It’s available on frozen food shelves, so you can enjoy the soft, crunchy and slimy deliciousness that you just took out of the oven."

Oprah's happy place? Her bathtub. In fact, the self-proclaimed "bath connoisseur" once claimed that for more than a decade, her onyx bathtub — carved in the exact shape of her body — was her most precious possession. That's because she grew up in a 1,100-square-foot home as a child, and her job is to clean the rooms shared by the family on a regular basis. "The bathtub has become a symbol of my success," she said. "For some people, it might be shoes and handbags, cars, areas, and places where you or your children go to school. For me, it's a bathtub."

Not to mention it provides her with a restorative escape, a place where she can truly relax and recharge. "This is my habit," Oprah said. "This is where I get my ideas. Get inspiration. Calm down." According to Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, a marine biologist and author of Blue Mind, this emotional response even has a scientific basis: "When we When we start to take a bath, neurochemical conversion begins-stress hormones such as cortisol decrease, our breathing and heart, he told Oprah Daily, we enter a more relaxed and clearer mental state, similar to what happens in the brain during meditation Situation. "What happens when you are immersed in water is the profound evolutionary response of all mammals to water. It is a signal that you are safe and reliable and that you are in the right place. "

To make the most of your time, try to set an intention before stepping into the bathtub. "Be aware of what you want to stay and release when you enter the bathtub-and what you want clear water," Deborah Hanakamp, ​​author of Ritual Bathing: Become Your Own Therapist, told Oprah Daily. "That will change your entire experience." Of course, the right combination of good things can also help, such as soothing bath salts, rich bubble bath formulas, plush bathrobes, comfortable slippers and delicate scented candles. In the future, some of Oprah’s favorites:

Oprah said of her mineral-rich mixture that appeared in 2019: "A gorgeous 35-ounce floral-printed canned plant-scented Australian bath salt-think of roses, geraniums and grapefruit-take ordinary Soaking becomes a beautiful thing." A list of favorite things.

This luxurious bubble bath formula is like a dream. It is a mixture of olive fruit and avocado oil, which has the effect of softening the skin, with aromas of linden tree, white tea, bergamot and honeysuckle, and exudes a sweet and subtle fragrance. Oprah added, "The bottle is almost as cute as the relaxation inside."

Connoisseur of candles, ready to welcome your new flame. "If you can't visit the ash or cedar forest or the lush basil, please bring these intoxicating scents indoors in the form of luxurious handmade candles," Oprah said.

After taking a shower, put on this super soft robe to make you feel more comfortable, which was carefully selected by Oprah for last year's favorite items list. "The beauty of this robe is not only plush when going out, but the panel on the back also gives it a waist-waist effect, making you look like Oompa Loompa," Oprah said. "In addition, the belt is sewn inside, so it won't slip off."

To really strengthen your R&R, please put a pair of very comfortable slippers next to your bathtub. "These slippers are not just for dragging-with orthopedic footbeds, they will definitely give you the first step," Oprah said. "I put them on, thinking I was walking on clouds."

Lean back in the chair, relax and enjoy a cup of delicious tea, one of the delicious teas. "What makes this set of six turmeric chai teas—a blend of fruits, herbs, and spices—the ultimate magic potion?" Oprah asked. "Part of the profit is used to educate the children of Indian tea farmers. I want to drink that!"

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Today, I want to talk about what I think each of us needs in life, and that is a little bit of comfort. I'm talking about those comfortable and relaxing things, those things that make you feel good, it feels like being wrapped in a warm hug both physically and emotionally. But I am sure you must find your comfort.

For me now, it's on my window seat. I like to look at the yard outside and look at the sea. This is very soothing for me. But I believe in—I believe in some comfort and comfort, which is why I like a window seat and a good blanket. For some of you, comfort may mean sharing comfort food with your loved ones, putting on delicious pajamas after get off work, curling up on the sofa to watch a movie, or just sitting in your favorite chair after dinner A few minutes to recharge. Comfortable comfort can also come from... Sadie howls in the corner, yes, find your own comfort. Or you find a friend you haven't spoken to in a while or take a leisurely walk, rejuvenate in this fresh autumn air, and look at all the beautiful colors. All this is to design the moment for yourself.

The idea of ​​comfort may sound like an indulgence — Saidi, please, I’m talking — or, I believe, it may be a necessary condition for self-care. Because so much is happening in the world now, slowing down, resting and comforting yourself can help you refuel your cup, really, before you start trying to give it all to other people.

So, on OprahDaily.com this week, we welcome you into the comfort zone with soothing discoveries-think of delicious soft bathrobes and slippers, it feels like you are walking in the clouds. I don't like slippers; I actually like socks very much. Gail will give you some of her options. We will also share some wonderful books to help you create a comfortable corner at home. What I hope is that every day this week, you will usher in some well-deserved and comfortable life. So, I really want to know, what is your favorite comfort? Share with me in the comments. And spent the most comfortable week ever. cheers!

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