Rise and Shine: How to Add Inspiration to Your Daily Routine

Hello Friend!

Life can often find us settled into routines that, while necessary, can leave us drained and uninspired. 

Whether it’s the demands of work, family, or just the daily grind, it’s easy to fall into a rut. 

The core of the matter often boils down to this: your talents and gifts remain untapped, and the light you are meant to shine is dimmed. 

The solution lies in pinpointing where you can release your full potential and shine, each day. 

If this resonates with you, rest assured you’re far from alone in this experience.  I am also very familiar with this journey. 

It's crucial that you actively incorporate inspiration into your day.  Relying on others to infuse it for you won’t suffice.  You hold the power to add magic that will infuse positive energy, the dance in your step, or the expression on your face that makes others wonder about your day’s adventures.

Here are a few suggestions to try out this week to add inspiration to your daily routine:

·       Morning Ritual:  Start your day with control and intention.  Set aside time for yourself with a morning ritual that energizes you.  It could be as simple as savoring a cup of tea, coffee, or lemon water while watching the sunrise.  Perhaps you want to use this time to begin journaling, practicing mindfulness, or engaging in a light exercise routine to get your blood flowing.  Whatever you decide, do something 100% to capture positive energy to begin your day.

·       Try Something New:  Shake things up this week by introducing novelty into your routine.  It could be as simple as taking a different route to work or the grocery store today.  I used to do this when going to and from work (even if it doesn’t seem like there are many options.)  You would be surprised what changing your scenery can do for you.  Another idea includes trying a new dinner recipe each week.  Pick a country and research a favorite dish served in this part of the world.  This is fun for expanding your taste buds and your world!

·       Cultivate Creativity:  Engage in creative activities that ignite your imagination.  Whether you want to paint, write, play a musical instrument, or experiment in the kitchen, expressing your creativity can inject a sense of playfulness and joy into your routine. 

Remember, your routine doesn’t have to feel monotonous or uninspiring.  By incorporating some new simple practices, you can inject a renewed sense of energy and joy into your daily life. 

Embrace your power to create a life that’s both purposeful and full of enthusiasm, even within the confines of your routine. 

Your journey to inspiration starts with the small, intentional choices you make every day.

Several years ago, I needed this same advice about adding something, anything, to infuse inspiration into my status-quo-type routine. 

Consequently, I tried something new and invested in myself by purchasing the Mic Drop Workshop, a digital learning class to help women become speakers. 

This was a humongous stretch for me, and yet it sparked excitement (and fear) inside of me. 

Looking back, I'm thrilled to see the immense strides (through fear and, yes, even some frustration) of growth I've embraced, which have led to the new version of myself I see today.

This dream to speak and inspire others to keep evolving, growing, and expanding their current version of themselves has taken time to cultivate.

This opportunity to impact women fills me with excitement, joy, and even a bit of apprehension as I strive to make the impact I hope for.

If you are working on a passion project and your dreams today, keep going. Dreams take a while to cultivate and to see the fruits of your labor.

Many people give up because they have self-doubt and start believing they aren't smart enough, don't have what it takes, or are afraid of continuing due to the new skills needed.

I'm here today to cheer you on to keep going.

Great work, great experiences, and great creations are worth the effort and time it takes before you can see the magic unfold.

The journey, sweat, self-doubt, and hardships are all a part of what you must experience to reap rewards.

Keep going!

What are you excited about this week?

What will you keep pushing forward with this week to help clear up the vision you have for your future?

I would love to have you hit the ‘let’s connect’ button on this webpage and share one of the following things with me today:

1.   What you are struggling with and would like some help with today?

2.   Did you select something new to try this week from the suggestions above?  If so, what interests you?

3.   Are you celebrating personal success this week?  If so, do share!  It’s more rewarding and inspiring to share with friends.

To Your JOY!