Jan 08 2025 18 mins
Building Routines for Stability and Success in 2025
Episode Summary:
Welcome to the first episode of 2025!
Get ready to shape your day with intention and embrace the power of small, consistent habits!
What You’ll Learn:
- Why Routines Matter:
- How routines help us move from a reactive to a proactive mindset.
- The mental health benefits of consistent habits, backed by research from Harvard and insights from the book Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength.
- Crafting a Proactive Morning Routine:
Key elements to include, such as:
- Guarding your first moments of the day.
- Movement, reflection, gratitude, and planning.
- Incorporating breathing exercises, hydration, affirmations, and intention setting.
- Practical examples like the SNAP framework (Stop, Notice, Assess, Pivot) and the importance of documenting daily wins.
- Creating an Evening Routine:
- Tips for winding down, reflecting on the day, and preparing for tomorrow.
- Strategies like habit stacking (from Atomic Habits by James Clear) and reducing mental clutter before bedtime.
- Personal Reflections and Stories:
- How my morning routine helped shift my mood and perspective after a frustrating moment.
- Practical steps I take to balance being a planner while maintaining calm before bed.
- Practical Tips for Success:
- Start small and focus on one or two new habits at a time.
- Stay flexible and adjust routines as life evolves.
- Seek accountability by sharing your routine goals with someone you trust.
Key Takeaways:
- Routines are the rails that keep your train on track, ensuring you move toward your goals with stability and focus.
- Start your day proactively and end it with intentional reflection to set yourself up for success.
- Flexibility is essential - routines should serve you, not stress you out!
- Celebrate small wins and focus on one new habit to implement this week.
Your Challenge for the Week:
Choose one new routine element to try this week. Pick one and give it a go!
Live with Intention. Embrace the Journey.
Let’s Connect: Valerie's Links: https://bit.ly/3RL0da2
I’d love to hear about your routines!
Music Acknowledgement: Audio Coffee - Denys Kyshchuk
Editor: Scott Arbeau
Link for book: The S.H.I.N.E. Principle: The special needs mom's path to strength, hope and happiness by Valerie Arbeau
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CW18ZXGX (Canada)
https://a.co/d/03hFdZI4 (United States)
Here's a community for special needs moms to share, uplift and learn from each other...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedsmomscircleofstrength
Learn more about your host at:
https://coachingwithvalerieanne.com/
Here's a community for special needs moms to share, uplift and learn from each other...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedsmomscircleofstrength
Learn more about your host at:
https://coachingwithvalerieanne.com/