Working from home for most of this year definitely had some challenges. In the beginning things were quite chaotic with trying to navigate distance learning and working from home. Even 8 months later it can still be a challenge to get all the things done.
One thing that I did to help create some consistency and stability was start a morning routine.
The very first thing that I do after I wake up and check the time to make sure I didn’t oversleep (let’s be real) is say my gratitudes quietly to myself. I like to say them before my feet touch the floor. This simple time to pause and reflect keeps me grounded and connected to my Creator. Every morning we wake up is a gift and I never want to waste it.
Next in my routine is get the coffee maker and diffuser going while I watch my mentor Martha Krejci on YouTube to get motivated and inspired with some direction for the day. Most days I grab my notebook and take notes. Coffee in a big mug with half and half is my favorite. And in the diffuser I choose oils depending on how I’m feeling. I usually choose a calming and focus blend.
After my dose of Martha, I check in with Crystal, my team leader and partner in business to see how each of us is doing and feeling. If we need to shift some shiitake we might talk about it or we might work on shifting it. Then we chat about what’s on the agenda for the day. We have a bunch of events every week so it’s important to stay on top of it.
By this time it’s usually around 8:30 am so I wake up my little one to get up in time for school. This boy loves his sleep and I try to be creative in waking him up. He always gets kisses and snuggles and sometimes a song. He absolutely loves his morning tickles. Once he’s up I give him a piggyback ride to the living room. He picks how he gets to school everyday. Someday it's a rocket, submarine, jeep in a jungle safari or race car. This part of the routine is ending soon though because my back!
Then it’s time to log on to school for him and work for me and off we go to have a great day.
Do you have a morning routine you do? Anything from my routine you liked that you want to try out??
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