Mornings are sacred & structure a saving grace (teen Jhinna hardcore eye rolling RN)
Routines are usually the first thing to go in times of stress but also the first thing I come back to.
They ground us in today, the now, the reality of the moment.
I've experimented with a lot different methods but when I strip it down to the bones what remains is hydration, journaling, meditation, & movement.
How each of these look changes based on time and mood; find ways that resonate with you.
Hydration is crucial, point blank, we're close to 70% fluids and we need to keep our body properly filtrating, disposing, & creating them. This impacts every area of our health.
Journaling is a great way to open up dialogue with ourselves. We often don't realize what we're thinking, that we're holding on to stories, memories, or even what we're feeling. Ever got a massage & realized there's more tension than you thought? There's a lot more in your mind than you're aware of.
This is why we must ask ourselves the questions, we must take the time to get to know ourselves like we would our favorite person. Not only is journaling great for reflection but also to invoke & bring life to your dreams.
Meditation, stills the mind, helping you find the space between moments & begin the process of peeling away layers mental stories. Lets you see things in a new light, making you more adaptable to change.
Moving gets you into the present moment instantly. Movement improves health in a myriad of way, bottom line, we are energy transmitters, that energy is meant to be moved. Syncing breath and movement gets your mind body in harmony, you can also add a mantra, word, or feeling with it. Adding feeling to it aligns it with your heart amplifying the energy of the intention.
Set 10-20 minutes aside for each of these tasks every morning, wake up early if you must, but often if we just add a bit of structure we can do a lot more with the time readily available.ㅤ
Give yourself the joy & clarity of starting the day with all your tools in the bag.
I've navigated depression and anxiety for years and I can truly say mourning routines are the foundation to my mental health.
