Find Comfort in Rhythms & Routines
“What are your personal rituals and routines?… You’ve already created them. So, notice them, draw attention to them, and bring them into your mindfulness practice.”
— Allison Villa
Do you remember what it was like to live in a world that felt predictable and safe?
And would you like to be able to tap into that feeling again, whenever you need to?
Over the past year, many of us have found it challenging to feel grounded, secure, and safe — turning on the television or visiting your favourite news sites can feel like stepping onto a minefield, with frightening or even depressing news lurking behind every click or commercial break.
Last week, we went through a reflective exercise together to explore who you’ve become over the past year. This week is all about being able to go out into the world filled with confidence and security, regardless of the uncertainty and chaos around us.
The trick? Learning how to recognize and appreciate consistency in the world around you and finding comfort in the simple daily rhythms of your life.
I promise, it’s not as difficult as it may seem!
Consistency can be found in small moments of nature and daily routines — but when added up, these small moments can have a huge, positive psychological impact.
Practicing mindfulness while engaging in your day-to-day routines can actually be an incredibly grounding experience. Very often, we tend to spend much of our day on autopilot, to the point where we may not even remember making breakfast or driving to the store!
Simply being mindful in the moment can help you feel more connected to your surroundings, your activities, and the people around you.
In this episode, I want to provide you with some tools and action items that you can use every single day to nurture connection and develop a sense of security and groundedness.
In this episode of Couplehood, you’ll discover:
The two areas to look at first when searching for consistency in the world
How to transition from autopilot to mindfulness in your daily routines and rituals
The magic of creating new family rituals — and the incredible connection they can foster
“I am so present when I am walking along the river and I can see how the river is just continuing to flow, no matter what is going on.”
— Allison Villa
Highlights:
00:23 Dealing with uncertainty
01:17 Spending time in nature
03:51 Consistency is for the birds (and pets)
04:30 Your personal rituals and routines
05:25 Mindfulness v autopilot
06:20 Starting new family rituals
07:27 Questions to reflect on
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