So my numbers for May have dropped a bit and I am not surprised. I was aware that this was happening. I had not fallen off the wagon completely, but definitely a decline. The warmer weather and planting season has created additional tasks. Having set goals for the year and being on the team requires that I make adjustments as required. This has caused me to evaluate the meaning of routine/ schedule and what that means for me personally.
A routine allows me to feel in control of choices and what I do or don't do. It gives me a feeling of control. Keeping track of numbers for the month helps me to see where I am at and where I need to focus. I don't normally thrive on a strict schedule and I much prefer to just wing it. But I know focus, and productivity are improved when organized.
However, not all routines are created equal, and failing to examine or alter our habits can have a limiting effect on our lives. Moving through a series of them can set us on autopilot throughout our day, which can lead us to lose touch with ourselves and our immediate experience.
For example, scrolling through our phone can seem pretty routine, but we may be missing out on sights, sounds, or even smells that would engage us in some way, inspire a specific feeling, or spark our imagination.
June has been a reset for me. An opportunity to start fresh. I see all of my requirements as a reset. Keep the structure and play with the components. Change things up and actively seek out new areas for improvement.
Again, it comes down to balance and developing a routine that serves me while providing flexibility as needed.
Namaste,
Michele Ward
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