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THE WICKED WELLNESS METHOD STEP 5: MASTERING YOUR ROUTINES
charged my Apple Watch I use to track my heart rate and workout right by my bedside so it was ready to put on. And last but not least, before I got on the bike I filled my water bottle up. And because I’m such a wuss and hate getting super hot, I set up a fan pointing towards the bike. Mission accomplished.
Now you’d think I set myself up pretty darn well to make it simple to just jump on the bike. I mean, what could possibly be in the way? You’d be surprised that every single day I still need to Giddy-up and Do It, Damn IT! myself on the bike! Every single day my head comes up with a million excuses why I don’t want to do it. It’s not something I’m craving to do. And motivation is a joke because if I waited for that to happen, I’d still be in bed today. So, I make myself do it because I want to be the type of person who takes care of her body and gets stronger.
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And, yes, life gets in the way. The family comes into town or an emergency work meeting pops up. It happens. But the next day, while I’m talking myself out of getting on the bike, I pull out my strategy Giddy-up and Do It, Damn IT! It’s uncomfortable. It’s not what I want to do, but damn do I feel good when I do it. At the end of the day, no matter what has happened, I know I did THAT. That important routine that made my heart a little stronger and my health 1% better than the day before. But I scheduled myself to get on the bike every day at the same exact time. And while I promise myself that I’ll do this 5 times a week, it is still something I recommit to every single day. It’s not easy. Every day I Giddy-up and Do It, Damn IT! myself on that bike knowing that I’m riding towards my freedom and more importantly, to a to a healthier body and stronger heart. Amen!
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THE WICKED WELLNESS METHOD STEP 5: MASTERING YOUR ROUTINE
Armed with your desired outcome and the knowledge of where to best fit your new routines it’s time to take the final plunge.
Your Wicked Wellness Method !!!
1. Commit to your new small routine (like walking for 10- 15 minutes a day or taking daily vitamins). Start small please! You can only go up from there! 2. Decide where you will fit your new routine in (I will sit with my eyes closed and deep breathe, aka meditate, for 3 minutes directly after I blow dry my hair while sitting on my bed and right before I get dressed for work.)
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3. Write out exactly where your NEW step will fit into your routine and post it exactly where it needs to be seen by you. For example, if you are trying to add meditation in after you blow-dry your hair, post your filled-in printable on the mirror where you style your hair to trigger you to head into your bedroom to begin upon completion of said “awesome hair.” Have all the items you need ready to go (for this example, you might need your phone charged with your favorite meditation app, a closed-door for quiet, and headphones). 4. Utilize the Giddy-up and Do It, Damn IT! method to get going. 5. Every day, or the days you’ve committed to, consciously add in this new step into your existing routine. 6. After one week, if you were adding in something like meditation or fitness, start pushing the time, making it longer. You’re already doing it so pushing it should be easier.
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By creating these small changes into your daily routines you’re building a solid system of healthy routines and rituals and just scored a HUGE WIN. The Wicked Wellness Method is built into your schedule and now its just about repetition and consistency. Well done!
GET COMFORTABLE WITH BEING UNCOMFORTABLE
When you make these small daily changes to your routines, every day will be a bit uncomfortable and challenging. This process is simple but not necessarily easy. Continue the practice of “doing.” Even that 1 pushup or that 5 minutes of biking will start training yourself and get you to habitualize good behaviors. There isn’t one day that I don’t have to Giddy-up and Do It, Damn IT! myself on the bike. Or Giddy-up and Do It, Damn IT! myself to meal plan (and I’m still struggling with this one.) Welcome the bumpy road and recognize that you can conquer it. If we don’t face the bumps headon, we will never make the changes and improvements we want and deserve.
Remember, you can do this process for anything that needs adjustment in your life. From creating more quiet time to handling work projects to tackling chores with your kids. The Wicked Wellness Method begins with your health but can lead to making those small improvements to virtually every facet of your busy life.
