I’m about two months into starting to have a better morning routine practice. Some things have worked, some things less so. I’ve made a few adjustments to see if that helps. I’m also practicing witnessing my habits with no judgment. Curiosity, but no criticism. In some cases, the why behind the change isn’t there. Other times, there is something else getting in the way of the new habit.
Here’s a quick recap of where I’m at today.
Meditation. My ideal would be to do it in the morning, but for whatever reason, it doesn’t seem to stick. I have been doing it in the evenings, but I truly think I’d have better days if I would just take a few minutes in the morning to connect with myself. I’m not giving up on this one yet!
Journaling. I had a sound bath experience a few nights ago and the woman leading the experience asked us to journal for a few moments after, but nothing was coming out of my head and onto the page. She suggested using the voice app on my phone to talk it out, so that’s what I’m playing with now. I can ramble on and see what comes through. I also have a transcription app that I use for work that I may try so I can read back my insights.
Warm water with lemon BEFORE coffee. This one has been a no for me. I haven’t once had lemon water in the morning. I used to love it, but I am not craving it at all lately. I do still like the idea behind this, so instead I am making a French press full of herbs (usually nettle, lemon balm and red clover) before bed to drink in the morning. Coffee still comes first. The herbal infusions have definitely helped my water intake and there are dozens of amazing benefits to each of the herbs.
Movement. This hasn’t become an everyday thing. Yet. I feel 1000% better when I do get out for a walk or drag my mat out, but again. That resistance. A friend of mine, who is a healthy habits coach has told me that the habit isn’t the exercise, the habit is getting the mat out or getting the shoes on, or closing the laptop, or whatever the thing is I do instead of the activity. I’m trying on that reframe to see how it feels and if it makes a difference.
There is another habit I want to add in somewhere during the day. I came to a realization last week during a group hypnotherapy session where I acknowledged that I liked the drama and the chaos that was fueling my foul mood. Being able to say that helped me to let it go. You can’t let go of something that you won’t acknowledge and even then, you have to be ready to let it go. I was. I am. So, now a gratitude practice is in order. Saying or writing down a couple of things each day I’m grateful for. Some days it may only be one thing, other days more. I know this helps get me out of a funk.
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