104: How to create a Strength Habit, Routine, or Ritual

The past few episodes of the Habit Thrive Podcast have been all about strengthening💪 ourselves physically and mentally.Today, on Episode #104, we are continuing our strength journey by learning how to✍️ create a strength habit, routine, or ritual.Maybe you already have a strength routine as part of your day.🤷‍♀️ Or maybe you have been thinking🤔 about creating one.No matter where you are on your strength journey, there is always room for adjustments😉 and additions!The summer☀️ months are perfect👌 for getting excited about either adding more strength-building opportunities into your day or spicing🌶️ up your existing strength-training activities.The most effective way to fully reap🤗 the benefits of strength training is to be consistent.It can be easy to decide to implement a new routine or habit, but it can be challenging🫣 to stay consistent, and ☝️that’s where scheduling comes in.Last week, we dabbled with scheduling by incorporating a plank or pushups into our daily routine for the week.🙌So if you kept up your strength routine for the last week, give yourself a celebratory high-five!🥳👋Now, we need to keep up the momentum.And we can do that by expanding our container from one week to the entire summer: June, July and August.The beauty of this routine is that it lasts long enough for us to notice and appreciate the results of our consistency; then we can change it up in the fall for the variety our brain craves and a renewed excitement for our habits.So how do you set your summer strength habit, routine, or ritual?🤔Consider the things that make summertime different from the rest of the year:Warmer weatherMore flexibility with your scheduleMore energyAccess to your favorite activities like kayaking and golfingMore motivation to look and feel more comfortable in your clothes Then focus on the habits and routines you already have that you can pair with a strength exercise:Add some pushups or planks to your morning stretchDo some squats and lunges right in your kitchen while your morning coffee is brewingSchedule a kayak or paddleboard session on your family vacation this summerCarry some hand weights on your evening walkThese strength habits don’t have to be long weightlifting🏋️ sessions. Just a morsel of movement every day will start to make a difference.So, pull out your planners, and let’s schedule some strength habits!🫶Lorrie xoxoxMentioned in today’s episode:My YouTube Channel PlaylistLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & BeyondLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond