Over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed my body physically and mentally craving a change in my routine. Since quarantine started, we have went in and out of waking up at 7 or 7:30, sometimes 8. The problem was, when the alarm was set for 7:30, I would lay there for a few more minutes, then the clock seemed so close to 8, I just decided to doze around until 8. This just got into an everyday thing, and even though Preston was waking right up at 7:30 on the dot and making coffee and starting work, I felt so lazy? I don’t even know the right way to describe it. Preston is also so kind and brings me coffee and encourages me to sleep as long as needed, but I felt like it was just better for me to change it up and start being diligent in the mornings.
I decided to start this morning because why wait for a Monday? Mondays have the potential to be the worst days, so I feel it’s better to get started on a different day than one you’re already wired to despise. I woke up at 7, probably laid there until 7:05. My first instinct was to put in a load of laundry that I have been avoiding for days? I have no idea why, but I listened to my instinct and started that load of laundry. Then I came into the living room to look at my phone for a little bit, Preston brought me coffee, I started our diffuser with a happy blend going, I grabbed my current devotion (it’s so good!!), my journal and my planner and sat down on the couch for some quiet time.
I finished reading and wrote down just a little bit in my journal. I am the world’s worst journal writer, but I am committed to trying again. Who knows? Maybe it will stick this time. I poured another cup of coffee, and then Preston and I chatted for a little bit, and now I am writing this post!
Each day will look a little different. I sometimes work early in the morning, and sometimes my work doesn’t start until after noon. Sometimes my barre class is at 8:30, other times it’s at 9:45 or 4:30. Some mornings I have to shower and be presentable for work, sometimes I dont. Hopefully, waking up at 7 will be the constant, and I can start my days off on the right foot.
Have you changed up your morning routine recently? Let me know on Instagram! Also, this your reminder to stop being so hard on yourself if you have gotten a little bit off- we are currently going through a crazy time.
