Routines

Hello Soul Family,

I'm back with another topic that is not just interesting, but essential now that school is right around the corner. Tonight's theme is routines. Yes, routines may seem dull at first, but they are very crucial for a pathway to success. In one of the books I'm reading right now called "Atomic Habits," the author James Clear states that success is based on systems, not just goals. This is something that I can agree on one hundred percent; indeed, success is based on methods and purposes. Now, routines are like systems to help you improve by 1% each day. Yes, I know one percent may not be that much, but if you increase by one percent each day for a year, you will be thirty-seven times better than who you were when you started out, according to James Clear. The routine most people have is a morning routine. I can say from experience having a morning routine sets the mood for the rest of my day and will help start my day off right. I always make sure to make my bed as soon as I get up in the morning, this ensures that if I don't finish all of my morning routines that I have a little something done; it makes me feel like I won a mini trophy. Start off small and work your way up with your routines, and don't be hard on yourself if you miss a day; just hop back into it the next day. With routines start with maybe 3 or 4 habits that are must-haves then, add more personal ones that you think you need. With me, my morning ritual used to be breakfast, brushing my teeth, then running out the door to catch the bus. Fast forward a few years, and now I added meditation and gratitude journaling in the morning to help boost my mood before I really start my day. This has also helped me boost my confidence, and how I see myself, not overnight, of course, it took a matter of time, but it has helped a bunch. I encourage all of you to go out there and start your own daily routine; however, it may be, but make sure it is only lifting you up because you are enough!