Waking up early is like putting on my own oxygen mask. You've heard the saying in the airline safety announcement... "put your oxygen mask on first".
At first when we got asked to stay home, I went into speed drive. Then I relaxed my normal schedule and started sleeping in. But an interesting thing happened...my stress when up, my confidence went down.
So I shifted my own plan. I don't really like getting out of my nice warm bed any more than you do... but waking up early, drinking hot water and then going for a run or walk starts my day beautiful. Since I returned to my early wake up and early morning nature... my anxiety and stress have dropped by at least 80%! That's significant!!!!
What's the law of physics? Things in motion tend to stay in motion...Things at rest tend to stay at rest? It's the same for routines and rhythms.
Start off well...end well.
Start off muddled = end muddled
You may or may not need to wake up early, get am fresh air and keep a clean house... This works for me. Find your own rhythm. What works for you. Maybe you do better with a great night time routine. Listen to yourself. Our actions have cause and effects. This is especially when we are under stress. The greater the stress the higher the need for better self care.
When I'm on vacation..I can sleep in and eat more junk..apparently but not during a world stress event. Nope, now I need to wake up early, be at my best and put my oxygen mask on first...
Because the healthier, more confident, vibrant we are.. the better we will be at problem solving, resilience, compassion and supporting others. This is true for all of us.
My rules of thumb...
When I wake up I get up and wash my face
I go outside...listen, see beauty, smell the flowers and fresh air
I reach out to others
Tidy up my home
Eat healthy...not crap.. drink water
Relax before I go to sleep
I know it's hard out there. We are all stressed. Be kind to yourself. Practice kind habits.
I'm here for you!!
Denise
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