I’m not a “perfect routine” person. Some days I do everything. Some days I do half. Some days I just do one small thing and that’s fine – life happens sometimes!
I keep track of my daily to do lists, primarily via my phone/laptop notes(they sync together) and my diary. I absolutely love The Productivity Method – I have had many, I’ve actually lost count how many! This isn’t an AD, here is a link though, I honestly think you’d adore it! (I do undated as it’s easier for me)
These are the habits I repeatedly come back to. They make me feel better so I make as much effort as I can, to do them as much as possible. Without losing my marbles if I don’t do it – good habits are meant to make you feel better, not stressed over not doing them!
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Here they are, in no particular order:
1. Gua Sha, Slowly and Gently
I don’t do it perfectly. I don’t follow strict rules. I just take a few minutes to move tension out of my face and jaw. It’s relaxing but more importantly, I can’t believe how much it must ‘flush’ my face out because it seriously helps my jawline, which I have longstanding ‘puffy’ issues with!
2. My Water Bottle Tracker
I actually naturally LOVE drinking water but I appreciate this doesn’t come naturally to people. It is genuinely SO much easier to do that, when it is right in front of you. 1. When its tracked, as these bottles do. But also 2. When it’s just sat there, it takes any resistance away – make habits easier to stick to and you will genuinely stick to them!
I feel much worse on days when I am out or away etc without this bottle and haven’t had as much water. Water intake is SUCH an underrated health/wellness easy way to help.
3. Electrolytes When I Feel Flat
Most days but admittedly, not every single day. I make extra effort if I am tired, or a bit “off.” They help me feel brighter, lighter, and more alive, especially on slow mornings or after busy days.
4. My Morning Coffee Ritual
This one isn’t about health. It’s about mindset.A nice coffee paired with my diary/ planner. It is a peaceful little reset and moment to organise myself and my day ahead.
5. Learning Spanish (Even When I Feel Silly)
I LOVE learning. I love pushing myself out of my comfort zone (which at the time, isn’t nice at all tbh) but I can feel proud of myself and feel comfort in the fact that I am constantly at least trying, to improve myself! I love it. I have the Duolingo app and Spanish tutor lessons via Preply – it can be tough and frustrating but I’m really happy for pushing myself
6. A Mini Pamper Routine Before Bed
Some nights it’s long and luxurious. Some nights it’s quick and simple. But I always try to do SOMETHING and it really helps me wind down. I usually go over my gratitude for the day, mentally, as I go!
7. Legs Up the Wall with Breathwork
This one very noticeably helps my sleep via my trackers. I listen to the app ‘Affirmations’ which I’ve mentioned before but you could get some free videos on YouTube just as easily. VERY beneficial for your nervous system and lowering your heart rate.
8. Reading in Bed Instead of Scrolling
Even five minutes counts but we all know scrolling our phone before bed is just such a negative habit and really not great for a good nights sleep. My whoop band constantly rates it as a really beneficial habit for a good recovery the next day.
9. Writing Things Down
Thoughts. Plans. Gratitude. Dreams. Things to remember to do –
My brain feels lighter when my notebook holds some of the weight. It’s absolutely chaotic and psycho mode to try and raw dog a day/week without organising and writing things down in my opinion!
10. Choosing Gentle Consistency Over Perfection
This is the habit behind all the others.
Some days I do more.
Some days I do less.
But I don’t quit and will always come back to my good habits – that’s what actually changes a life for the better!
I think it can be overwhelming when you give yourself a huge list of habits you ‘NEED’ to start. I think all of these are easy to dip in and out of, see what suits you! Not everything will so don’t force it. Try some new habits, not all at once, and try to keep track of what genuinely makes you feel better!
It isn’t realistic to do all of these, every single day, all the time. ESPECIALLY if they are new to you – but just starting small and slow can genuinely make such a difference! Don’t be hard on yourself but make sure you are making an effort to look after yourself as well as everyone else around you – you can’t pour from an empty cup!