Good morning, my fellow bloggers!!!
I think it is a great idea to check in with yourself, definitely the first thing in the morning, as well as throughout the day. I feel that it is good for your overall mental health. Let’s be honest, there is soooo MUCH that goes through our minds, and happens during our daily lives, etc. That it can all be overwhelming. I check in with myself ALL DAY — well, I actually have set times, and this has really worked for me.
I meditate and check in in the morning.
I do it at 12 p.m.
Again, at 3 p.m.
6 p.m.
And finally, at 9 p.m.
Again, i find that those times work the best for me. And what does a check in for me look like?
Well, the most extensive one is in the morning after I get up, go pee (I mean, let’s be honest!!!), and get my coffee — typically two cups, sometimes three. I usually take about an hour — sometimes not that long – to check in with myself and get it together. I listen to and/or watch inspirational videos based on overall well-being, financial, health, and I do some journaling, which is actually a gratitude journal that I got from watching Oprah years and years ago. I have been keeping a journal steadily for nearly 20 years now! And all of the above is typically while I listen to music. I even do a Wonder Woman spin towards the end!! I do that for energy and to really wake me up, and it does!
The other times listed above are not as involved. I normally play some music during these times. I simply go in and boost my energy. Sometimes I even literally ask how am I doing right now. How am I feeling at this very moment?
I think you will find what works best for you. Obviously, you don’t have to take an hour like I do in the morning. And sometimes it is simply a thank you to God or your Higher Power for all of your blessings. Prayer. Being silent for a moment before getting out of bed. Listening to music. Exercising. Whatever works for you.
So, best of luck checking in with yourself! I really would like to hear how it works for you!!!
