74. The Power of Monthly Rituals: Nurturing Self-Care Through Routine

November is coming to an end, and the ushering in of December means incoming holidays, cooking, cleaning, shopping, to-do lists … whew.😖 Before we dive into all that, here on Episode #74 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we are taking a moment to honour🤗 the end of November. In the hustle and bustle that naturally comes with this time of the year, we have a tendency to rush through😬 from month to month without even noticing the changes going on around us. Have you ever gotten through a month, or a holiday, or even a year and thought, “What the heck happened?...”🤔 As we move from an often dark and dull November into a December of more light and moisture, an end-of-the-month ritual can help calm and reset us.😇 There are three simple steps to creating this ritual: Step 1: Remember and Release Remembering the relationships, events, projects, and experiences that you had in November. Picture them, write them down✏️ in your gratitude journal, or even record a voice memo on your phone so they are there to remember and savour. Then, take a moment to release the discussions, arguments, perfectionism, expectations, pain and whatever else comes to mind. Simply say out loud📣 what you are releasing, or have a more ceremonial release by writing these things down and then crumpling up or burning the paper. Step 2: Visualize and Plan Cultivate optimism for the month ahead by thinking forward💭 to December. What do you want to do? Where do you want to go? How do you want to feel? Picture it, and plan to make it happen.🙌 Step 3: Feel the Power and Magic of the Ritual Notice how you feel in this moment, as you remember, release and plan. You may feel happiness😊 recalling memories of this month. You may feel relief😮‍💨 letting go of things that have been weighing on you. You may feel excitement😃 for things to come. And once you notice, you can move forward into a fabulous December ahead. Lorrie  xoxox Interested in my 2024 Planner? Email me at [email protected] to get on the preorder list! Want to know your dosha? Take the quiz at chopra.com Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years Instagram: @Habitguru365 Website: lorriemickelson.com Habits, 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