The 10 routines to enhance your well-being

Sometimes, we forget to slow down and enjoy our little victories along the way because we are focused on a distant deadline or an ambitious goal. However, it's crucial to take a moment to recognize these tiny jalons. Experts have even found that when we acknowledge the small habits we've formed and are proud of, we are inspired to keep going and develop new ones that bring us closer to our goals.

1. Make a list of your daily tasks.

I recently left a very stressful job, and I'm starting over as an executive career coach. In order to facilitate this significant shift in my career, I started keeping a daily task list, which has helped me not only manage my time but also my clients' files. This is only a small victory, but it's a habit that helps me set daily goals and gives me a sense of accomplishment at the end of each day.

2. Disconnect before going to bed.

The small habit that completely changed was being able to check my phone well in advance of going to bed in order to make sure I was ready for a restful night's sleep. Previously, I would endlessly browse my social media accounts until my eyesight became no longer physically possible. This resulted in a restless night and a feeling of exhaustion the next day. It was a vicious circle that I had to close. It hasn't been an easy habit to break, but I'm committed to doing so in order to feel the effects every day.

3. Granting authorization to rest

Being a serial entrepreneur, my productivity is always very important to me. I made the decision in January to try giving myself more time off. Ever since making this decision, I disconnect from social media on the weekends, give up my phone at home, and take time off. This may not seem like a big deal, but because I am a full-time mother, business owner, and student, granting me permission to take a break has been really amazing. We have a closer relationship, and I feel more involved in all aspects of my life with my family.

4. Proceeding to a stand office

I was having trouble sleeping and exercising, and my discomfort was causing me to lose sleep and restrict my exercise. One day, I realized that the reason for the issue stemmed from my posture at my desk, where I was working while nearly hunched over on my portable computer and spending hours of time there. Simply going to a desk debout has given me more energy, helped me lose weight and gain muscle tone, improved my ability to think clearly, increased my movement, and made me feel better.

5. Training in the family

I recently started a weekly sports session on Zoom with my sister and my niece. This ritual not only serves as a means of self-actualization but also serves as a link to my family. Since I live in Orlando and they in Atlanta, playing virtual sports is the only way we can do it together. We take thirty minutes to coach ourselves through several exercises. We value each other's health and have a variety of fitness goals, but above all, it's our meeting. I recognize our group's commitment to one other.

6. Accepting weekends off from work

In the past, I believed that in order to succeed, I needed to work harder than everyone else. Over the past few months, I've committed to not working on the weekend. It was a terrifying step to go through, but I realized that my fear was based more on the notion of an impending failure than a real failure. I therefore stopped working on the weekend - exactly like that. At first, it seemed intimidating to me, but now it's a blessing for me and my business. Finally, I've been allowed to relax a little in my role as company head.

7. Paying the morning

I've recently developed the small habit of setting up a morning routine to be ready for the day. I have three young children, so for many years, my morning and evening routines were somewhat nonexistent. Now that all three of them have a consistent bedtime, I get up a little earlier to meditate, write in my journal, and do some chores. This has allowed me more time to focus on my goals outside of motherhood and give priority to the most significant ones.

8. Assuring enough hydration

I bought a water bottle that shows me how much water I've consumed. I've never needed one in the past, but ever since I wear a mask, and I find myself reducing my water consumption without realizing it. Because I always advise my patients to drink at least 2.5 liters every day, this habit helps me to follow through on my predictions.

9. Write in a journal.

Recently, I've discovered that I have trouble falling asleep early enough. As a result, after receiving a new calendar, I've set myself the challenge of reflecting at the end of each day and writing down my three favorite moments before going to bed. Since the start of this new ritual, I've found myself fully expanded, noting an increasing number of happy occasions. Having these three best moments captured has proven to be a pleasant way to unwind, to discover the happiness and ending each day on a positive note.

10. Spend some time appreciating the little things.

At the beginning of my confinement, I realized that even if I continued to work, I would have gained three more hours each day if I hadn't made my regular commutes or decided what to wear to work every morning. It was difficult to decide what to do with the three hours, and I didn't want to add more stress to an already stressful time. I've started making the most of my extra time in the afternoons to appreciate the little things that make me happy. I started reading a lot of literature, cooking, gardening, playing with my cat, watching movies, taking baths, and cooking. Even though my life has returned to normal now that I'm back in transit, I'm trying to continue to enjoy these little moments every day.