craving routine? me too

Dear Reader,

I’ve been reflecting a lot on routine lately. I crave it, yet struggle to create it. Every day looks different for me, and while I try to anchor myself where I can, most of the time, it still feels like a moving target.

What I’ve been learning is that routine doesn’t have to be perfect or rigid. It’s more about finding little rhythms that ground us, even when the world feels unpredictable. Here are five simple ways I’m practicing routine right now:

Morning Anchor | Choose one nourishing practice to help start your day on the right foot (such as sipping a glass of warm water, taking a stretch, or taking a breath of gratitude) and let it become your daily touchstone.

Consistent Meals | Aim to eat at roughly the same times each day to support your body’s natural rhythm.

Evening Wind-Down | Create a ritual that signals rest (journaling, tea, dimming the lights, a few deep breaths) to help you prepare for deep sleep.

Movement Snack | Even 5–10 minutes of movement at the same time each day, whether it’s yoga, a walk, or dancing in your kitchen, can anchor the body and mind.

Pause Points | Sprinkle small pauses into your day, like a mindful breath before shifting tasks or stepping outside for fresh air. These micro-moments add up.

Routine doesn’t mean perfection. It means offering yourself consistency and compassion, even when life feels a little wild and unpredictable.

Shanti (Peace),
Liz

Inspire | “If grief can be a doorway to love, then let us all weep for the world we are breaking apart so we can love it back to wholeness again.” Robin Wall Kimmerer

Read | One of our instructors, Rachael, recently shared this insightful SELF article on how certain types of exercise — like yoga, tai chi, walking, and jogging — can be especially effective for combating insomnia. It’s a quick read with practical tips for those who have ever tossed and turned, wondering how movement might help improve sleep.

Did You Know? | Placing your hand over your heart and taking five slow, deep breaths helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system and supports the release of oxytocin, which creates a sense of calm and ease. This simple practice of gentle self-touch reassures your brain and body that you are safe, supported, and loved.

Where in your day could you create one small ritual of steadiness?