Making space
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I have always identified myself as a person that enjoys routines. And as I have journeyed deeper into the bog1 known as adulthood, I've found that routines have become incredibly important to maintaining my mental health. Without a routine, I often feel adrift like a boat caught in a storm at sea.
But one thing I have struggled with the most while navigating my grief has been my routines. It has become increasingly difficult to find a routine that feels important enough to stick to. And although my logical side understands that the primary reason for why I can't seem to make any real progress in my goals is because I lack the structure of a routine, the wounded and grieving part of me can't seem to get with the program.
So what do I do? Well at this point, it already feels like I've tried everything. But there are some things I still can do in order to get back on track and find a routine that doesn't feel like a chore to stick to. Here's what I've come up with so far:
- Pick 3 things that take little to no thought to do on my WFH days. Right now that's having coffee, writing in my journal, and taking a shower.
- Writing on this blog. I haven't quite found my rhythm with blogging yet, but I know that's just because it's new and different. It doesn't have to be every day, but it has to happen at least 3 times in a week.
- Taking some planned time away from my phone. I sink a lot of time in to my phone because it's easier than being with my carnival of thoughts. But I have a number of books I want to read and a Kindle that I don't pick up enough so it's only fair that I work in some intentional time that doesn't involve my phone.
That's all for now. I think the next order of business is figuring out how to keep my goals for 29 front and center. Right now, I struggle to be reminded of the things I say I want for myself because I'm not looking at them everyday. More on that to come!
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Wet muddy ground that's often too soft to support a heavy body. Life, am I right?↩