Ep. 112 - What Everyday Rituals Can Do for You

What do housecleaning, morning coffee, weeding your garden, holiday meals, and even Black Friday shopping have in common? They’re common rituals that can have important psychological benefits. In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein discusses how our mundane rituals can be powerful tools for grounding, cultivate feelings of pleasure, set the tone for our day, and even help us deepen feelings of connection. She also shares how to recognize when an everyday routine has become cause for concern. For more information on Traci Stein, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/Two of Traci’s audio programs related to the topic covered in this episode:Creating Positive Change: https://www.hayhouse.com/guided-self-hypnosis-to-help-release-old-habits-creating-positive-change-audio-downloadMindfulness Meditations:https://www.hayhouse.com/mindfulness-meditations-audio-download00:00 Introduction to Everyday Rituals01:02 Defining Rituals and Their Importance01:50 Examples of Everyday Rituals05:30 The Psychological Benefits of Rituals27:06 Recognizing Unhealthy Rituals34:59 Seeking Help for Compulsive Rituals35:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts