Loving Life Through Daily Habits

Learning that daily routines free up mental and physical energy to be used in other ways was a game changer for me. 

As I applied this knowledge I found myself empowered in my use of time. 

But on occasion I found myself feeling burdened by the very same routines that had originally made my days more efficient and enjoyable. 

I wanted to quickly get through them so I could get on with my day.

So, I felt a little chagrined after reading James Clear’s recent email which said,

“Many people view their habits and routines as obstacles or, at the very least, obligations to get through….we often see our routines as chores to be completed.

But these are not moments to be dismissed. They are life. It’s about the amount of attention you devote to these simple moments, and whether you choose to appreciate them or bulldoze through them on the way to the next task.

Find the beauty and joy in your daily rituals and you will find beauty and joy in your daily life. To love your habits is to love your days, and to love your days is to love your life.”

“Find the beauty and joy in your daily rituals and you will find beauty and joy in your daily life.”

I needed this reminder.

I realized that the days I try to “bulldoze through…on the way to the next task,” are the days I end up feeling unsettled and frustrated, not having appreciated or enjoyed the act of living.

“To love your habits is to love your days, and to love your days is to love your life.”

I find my days are filled with peace as I learn that routines are not burdens, but rather a powerful way of creating a beautiful life.

I invite you to give yourself permission to enjoy your daily habits and recognize that within them are the seeds to creating a beautiful life.

Much love,