Today, I am committed to going to bed way before midnight. So, I am going to be laser specific with my post and keep it to only 2 paragraphs, okay one, alright fine, I will do four paragraphs!Daily Routine suddenly seems boring, doesn't it? I am the kind of person who craves variety in my life. Even the way I romance somebody varies from day to day! P.S - No inquisitive questions about this please. If you are the lucky guy, then you will know! :-)
However, I have also realized the merit in maintaining a routine for myself. It teaches me self discipline, time management and balance, which I absolutely love in my life! The one consistent feedback that I get from people is that I am my word. I don't say things that I don't mean; when I say that and I realize that I did not mean it at all, then I don't let my ego get the better of me. I fess up, I apologize, I do what it takes to make it right with the other person. I sincerely believe that I balance everything that I am doing and am able to stay true to my word because I am very disciplined. Well, there are times I slip; then again, I am human enough to forgive myself and get back on the horse!My "daily routine" and my ability to stick with it helps me with maintaining a high level of integrity in my life.
After I brush my teeth, I perform a mirror exercise. I first thought it was the silliest exercise ever. But I decided to try it regardless. I noticed how uncomfortable I was just looking at myself in the mirror and smile joyously. The trick is not to "act" to the reflection in the mirror but to be with the person in the mirror. I don't know the result of this exercise but I am going to keep it up for the next 30 days and see what comes out of it.
As I am preparing tea and breakfast for myself, I stretch well. My back pain due to my herniated disc in my neck has reduced because of this activity. I don't remember the business mogul who stretches every morning. If a busy man like him can take the time to take care of his body, I sure can do that too! As I am sipping tea from my gigantic cup, I read a chapter from a motivational book that gets me started for the day. After I shower, I ALWAYS pray to a Higher Being. I set my intention for the day and get started with my day. When I end my day, I am getting back into the practice of writing the things that I am grateful for that day!
So much for laser focus. This has become a long post. However, by doing this, I am able to nourish myself and actually be present to the people in my life about whom I care, including myself. It is absolutely worth it!
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