Embrace the magic of routine, and watch your life transform for the better
Let me let you in on a secret, one too powerful to be kept to oneself. However, I will only reveal it under one condition: you must vow to share this wisdom with someone else. Ready? Here’s the truth:
By consciously reshaping your daily routine, you hold the power to radically change your life.
The philosopher Aristotle once proclaimed, “We are what we repeatedly do,” a sentiment that holds as true today as it did in ancient Greece.
Our daily routine, bursting with mindful habits and disciplined choices, forms the foundation of our individual success stories.
Thus, the journey towards success becomes a quest for health and happiness, with anticipation of the future giving it its unique flavor.
Now, “health” and “routine” are broad concepts and they look different for everyone. The word “routine” might seem too bland for some, but let’s dive deeper into why the daily rituals of rising, resting, and everything in between can nourish your soul.
Rise Routine (Morning)
There’s something innately magical about mornings, as they offer a fresh canvas for the day’s tasks and a step closer to your dreams. But how do you ensure the first hours of your day boost your wellbeing, vitality, and productivity?
Success isn’t a destination; it’s an ongoing journey, often dotted with repairs and detours. By dedicating time for self-care each morning, even before you plunge into the day’s tasks, you’re setting the stage for a day full of accomplishments and positivity.
Rest Routine (Evening)
Just as important as how you start your day is how you end it. After all, your evening routine sets the tone for a rejuvenating night’s sleep and a fresh start the next morning.
Routines for Everything Else
In between the morning rise and evening rest are a myriad of routines that help sustain success. Be it your self-care routine that ensures you are nourished to flourish, your cleaning routine that keeps your environment conducive for growth, or your gratitude routine that fills your life with positivity.
You’ve heard the saying, “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” It’s important to take care of yourself first and continually replenish your reservoirs as you give to others.
Conclusion
Remember how fond I am of my Dooney & Bourke collection? However, beyond all material possessions, there’s something far more precious: your health.
Always remember, good health is your real wealth, and investing in yourself through these daily routines will yield dividends that extend well beyond the material realm. Our bodies will outlive any fancy handbag, and the routines we adopt now will yield repeated benefits for a lifetime.
Inculcating these patterns into your daily life isn’t just about preserving health and wellbeing. It’s a commitment to yourself, a testament to the fact that you’re worth the investment. So, are you ready to harness the power of routine for a more fulfilling, successful life?
You know I love my Dooney & Bourke collection, right? More than that, I also know that your body and mine will be around a lot longer than that expensive handbag. Read my lips, invest in yourself. Good health is your real wealth and establishing these patterns throughout your day will produce repeated benefits throughout your life.
Speaker, Author, Thought-Leader… and I really like this one, vibrant living culture creator; Golden Soror of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Michigan Women’s Commission Appointee. With more than forty years of expertise in business management and personal development, I also have the distinction of receiving the NAWBO Top Businesswoman Award and the Booker T. Washington Legacy Award.