BESTSELF™ ICEBREAKER | Life Lessons 03
WHAT ARE THE DAILY RITUALS YOU SWEAR BY AND THINK EVERYONE ELSE SHOULD EXPLORE TOO?
Beyond waking up (and being grateful for that small miracle) and washing up, there are a few rituals I have woven into my days.
Petting the dogs - if you don't have one, get one! I have two sweet and often needy labradoodles. They know they won't get any attention while I'm working, but once I walk away they're all over me.
Meditation - this is a key activity - only 20 minutes - and sets me on the right path to start my "work" day. And then another 20-minute session before I go to sleep at night. It has been a profound and wonderful practice added to my days.
Pull an Oracle Card - sometimes I ponder the message, sometimes I journal about what it triggers, sometimes I simply marvel at the artwork.
FaceTime or Phone calls - with any combination of my kids. I speak with Cole and Chloé daily and Claire at least 4, maybe 5 times a week. I am so grateful that they want to talk to me. Rarely do I call them as I don't want to impose on their time, but they do call me to check in and tell me about their lives. I know a lot of people have a rough relationship with their parents/children, but I encourage you to pick up the phone. And I'm so happy that they use the phone - not too many texts!
Walk Away - I could spend all day at my desk: writing, researching, reading, playing. I have set an alarm that reads: Walk Away From The Desk. It's a solid practice to rest and refresh my brain after the overstimulation created by the time spent on the computer.
Gratitude - As I wind down the day, I go through and list (in my head) the things for which I am most grateful. This is especially key after I've had a challenging day!
Sleep/Wake - I go to bed at the same time and wake at the same time every day, it guarantees me at least 7-hours of sleep and my body is reacting well to the routine.
If you don't do these things, I encourage you to try them! And, if I'm missing something that you do, let me know what I should explore myself!