I am a creature of habit. You may already have guessed so given the frequency of the topic here on the blog. I truly believe that having a set of habits or routines, however you prefer to think of them, is very liberating. Same goes for using a planner. Not everyone shares that sentiment, however. Just a few weeks a ago I suggested my best friend get a planner to help her stay a bit more organized and from the look on her face you'd thought I asked her to give me her last slice of pizza (I know, a horrifying proposition). So it is with her in mind that I decided to write a post on creating mini-habits that don't seem so constricting and help design a more meaningful living. I like to think of mini-habits as the little things that not only get the ball rolling, many of which you may already be doing, but things that also set a tone. You can use mini-habits for your overall life or just a segment of your life. Maybe you're a writer, set a small word count per day. Have a fitness goal, try one push-up a day or one new yoga move. If can be whatever you like that would make your life better.
- Start your day with a prayer before you get out of bed.
- Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning.
- Use the 'Do Not Disturb' on your phone.
- Read two pages in a book.
- Mono-task.
- Pause and look over your food before you eat it.
- Listen to music.
- Sincerely compliment yourself. And someone else.
- Walk for at least 30mins throughout the day.
- Call/text at least one family or friend.
- Read one motivating scripture or quote.
- End your night by thinking/writing/saying one thing you're grateful for.
I hope this list has inspired you to develop your own mini-habits to live a life of more meaning and of course, more value. And as always, feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments.
With Love,
Marie
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