ARE YOU HAVING A HARD TIME STAYING ON TRACK?
Maybe it is time to get grounded and focused as we prepare for winter. . .Come up with a new healthy routine that is realistic and fits in with your schedule and do it every day! (No shit, right?)It takes about a month to really get into it, but I promise, it is important to become human again. Here is what works for me, kind of obvious, but making a list for yourself at first helps. . . maybe get a few friends to reset themselves with you, get your whole family feeling good, pass on your knowledge and share your experiences. Reset and recharge and let go of what doesn't serve you.
DAILY ROUTINE SUGGESTIONS
* Wakeup and do not touch phone, unless you need to use it to quickly to access music
Pee
Take a few deep breaths to wake up your lungs.
Hydrate.
Drink 1 glass of water (eventually work your way up to 3), and take your immune boosting herbs and spices.
Meditate.
Laying down, sitting, standing or walking meditation.
If meditating in silence is difficult that’s okay!
Put on headphones, listen to meditation music of your choice, and lay down. For beginners, I suggest a guided meditation, then work your way to a more minimal sound like Tibetan singing bowls or binary waves.
I prefer chakra balancing and cleansing music, you can search online for something that works best for you or visit our sound therapy page. Make sure you are comfortable, warm, maybe cover your eyes, and if you have healing crystals that you love, feel free to use them during this morning meditation. This time allows you to check-in with your body and mind, giving you the opportunity to reset yourself for a new day. Today is a new day, remember to take deep, long breaths, bringing fresh oxygen to all of the nerves, joints, muscles, organs and bones in your body. What will I do today to help myself, my family, and the world?
Hydrate more!
Breakfast.
Try to prepare breakfast mindfully without music or any other distractions, little exercises like mindful preparation allows us to slow our brains down so we can get comfortable with being our own pilots again. I suffer from chronic body pain as well as anxiety, trauma and a mood disorder so I treat my first meal like my morning dose of medicine. What does my body chemistry need to stay regulated today? Am I tired? did I go out the night before? am I PMSing? Am I depressed? Am I in pain? Do I feel amazing and want to keep it up?
Whether I'm preparing a smoothie or a cooked meal, I make sure every ingredient has a medicinal quality, from oils, to spices, to vegetables, to fruits, etc, every ingredient is a combined effort to regulate my adrenal hormones, remove toxins, and keep my inflammation down. I stick to an organic, vegetarian, gluten-free, rice-free, dairy-free, sugar free, caffeine-free, high protein, candida diet.
Everyone's bodies are different, explore what works for you. I had my blood tested to help me figure out what foods cause the most inflammation in my body and eliminated them from my diet. If you are interested in how to regulate your pain through food medicine you can email me here.
Protect yourself.
Whether it's a ritual, a prayer, a pep talk, a moment of peace before you walk out the door, etc, remember to take a moment to protect your energy and ask yourself to stay present and strong in your body. I also recommend smudging your space every morning to clear the energy in your home.
Move.
Dance around while you're getting ready for work, go for a walk, do yoga on the floor in your room, go to the gym, find a way to get your muscles moving. If you like to shower or bathe in the morning before or after this time is best, especially if done mindfully, any chance to reset and slow down.
Work. Whether it's creative work, working at a coffee shop, or office, try to be present in your tasks. This is especially important for you freelancers out there, fill this time with mindful work, free of distractions. I like to leave my phone on airplane mode in a drawer in my dresser. If you do need to respond to calls, texts, emails, etc for work, try not to get distracted by social media and get into an internet K hole.
Fuel.
Water, food, vitamins, sunshine, fresh air, music, laughter, daydreaming, meditation, love. What do you need to keep yourself going right now?
Study/work/create.
Now that you've recharged, come back to your work or project with a fresh mind, fresh eyes and full body. Prepare yourself to be mindful and get started.
Move.
If you pay attention to animals and children, they are always moving. Stretch, walk, go work out after work, do yoga in your living room, maybe your body needs a particular stretch or exercise to counteract the tension and stress from the day, especially if you've been sitting at a computer or standing.
Decompress, cleanse, and fuel.
Throughout the day we absorb a lot of energy from other people. It's important to find time to release that tension, stress, and heavy energy before we enter our home or greet our loved ones. Maybe that means screaming, working out, getting together with friends, watching a funny movie, taking a shower, going out to dinner, listening to music, journaling, making art, or simply taking a deep exhale. Check-in with your body, what do I need right now?
Connect.
Take this time to be mindful of your interactions, with yourself, and with others. Practice gratitude through action and presence.
Prepare yourself for sleep.
Sometimes it takes me a long time to wind down from my day, so when I'm present, I make sure to give myself plenty of time to acclimate. I like to clean my room before I go to bed so when I wake up I'm in a fresh space, respond to friends and family if I have the energy, shower, prepare my work table or bag if I have a busy week, practice rituals, read, spend time with lovers and listen to music. If you have a hard time winding down from the day or falling asleep, come up with a bedtime routine and stick to it until your mind catches up. Maybe you need to reset your circadian rhythm.
I love using this video to help me sleep: