Today, I want you to reexamine your daily routine. Hopefully, you’ve become more aware of the rhythm of your day since reading Establish a Morning Ritual, Bookend Your Day, and Establish a Bedtime Ritual!
Are you taking good care of yourself? Below are a few core components; choose one area to focus on today!
- Eat regularly and healthily–don’t starve or stuff yourself! Have a Good Food Day!
- Try to plan your schedule so you’re not rushed all day.
- During the productive part of your day, try to stay focused and on task. Avoid time wasters and unnecessary multitasking.
- Make a conscious shift from the “productive” part of your day to the “relaxation” or “family time” part of your day.
- Engage in physical activity for at least 10 minutes. Bonus for 30 minutes or more!
- Dedicate time for relaxation and leisure activities.
- Take time to wind down at the end of the day. Use good sleeping habits–Clean Up Your Sleep Hygiene!
Which area(s) are you refocusing on?
I am focusing on the relaxation part of the day. That is the most difficult time for me to change because it seems there is always something I need to do. Reading & rereading Daily Shoring is making a big difference in my day.
I’m glad Daily Shoring is helping, Ginger! Try focusing on a “transition activity” to mark the end of the productive part of your day–something calming and relaxing works best. Then, when you think of something that needs to be done, put it on your list for the next day–try to resist jumping up to take care of things during the relaxation part of your day. This will help you to feel more calm and focused!