I haven’t written in so long that my skills have become very mediocre. I have a research paper due in two days for an Islamophobia class I’m taking, and I usually would have written something insightful and eloquent, but I’ve discovered my writing has become a bit rusty since I don’t use it anymore. That being said, lists are easier and take less cognitive load. I’ve been doing more of these things recently, and I genuinely feel like it makes such a huge difference in how my day goes. I’ll be repurposing for my slideshow series on Instagram.
Sometimes, your routine doesn’t need to involve ten steps of skincare or an early morning gym session. Not everyone has the time or energy for these things every day. But these are some very low-effort things that are easy to uphold and make a significant impact on the quality of your day.
Small things to add to your routine:
Before going to bed, read five minutes of anything but self-help books. Read without needing it to be “productive”.
Film yourself vlogs instead of journaling. I love journaling, but sometimes it’s quicker to just speak to a camera without the pressure of trying to appear well-spoken.
Put on chapstick.
Press “not interested” on any negative social media content that appears on your feed.
Wake up in time to make and eat breakfast.
Spontaneously meet a friend, even if it’s to sit in silence.
Sit in silence alone without distraction. This can also mean praying.
Help someone who needs it. Volunteer to do something you enjoy without expecting personal benefit out of it.
Pick one thing to be grateful for each morning and write it down. Look back on that list each month and see what you cherish most.
Make more lists.
Say affirmations out loud, even if it feels silly in the beginning. They make you more cognizant of your thought process and help you shift your mindset.
Make really bad art and never post it.
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