Hi friends!!
Happy day! I hope your day is going well, and if it’s not, take some time to care for yourself tonight! Sending strength & love <3
I have recently been focusing on building routines, and in this, trying to build healthy habits. Doing things such as daily gratitude, positive affirmations, and meditations are hard to commit to.
One of my therapists suggested attaching a habit to a task. So for example, when I brush my teeth before bed, I say three things that I’m grateful for. While I’m brushing my teeth I normally don’t even remember what I think about. Now, it’s an intentional time to practice daily gratitude that doesn’t require any extra steps or time.
While getting ready in the morning, I have a mirror with sticky notes of affirmations. Every morning (if I’m not running late) I try to add a sticky note. It can be about my physical appearance, internal traits, my personality, or whatever I feel! This encourages me to start the day with a positive mindset. Then I can look at these notes whenever I need, and there is an abundance of personal affirmations on my mirror in case I can’t think of anything at that moment.
I listen to a meditation before bed, and I am working on adding meditation when I wake up or little moments throughout the day, but it’s a work in progress which is okay!!!
These are just a few easy ideas to add to your daily routine to incorporate mindful habits! Also, I am not certified in anything or saying you all should do this, or that it has cured my mental health problems. I am just speaking from experience with many therapists and what helps me! Have a wonderful rest of your day my dear readers.
Xoxo,
Ava Lillie
(Art from Christine Owens, illustrating the power of a thought)
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