Between the school schedules, calendar managing, new apps, and countless emails - I haven't quite settled into anything resembling routine yet - even though we're over a month in. My own expecations of that word carry the weight of productivity AND presence. An expectation I fall short of when life isn't routine.

We can get caught up in this ideal of checking off "healthy habits" and feeling accomplished. While at my core, I believe long term, whole person health isn’t about doing all the “right” things perfectly. It’s about learning to listen, tuning in to what we need, and finding ways to care for our whole selves.

To "decmopose" that ideal, I'm shifting my focus to rituals designed for life as it is right now. An intentional choice to connect, rather than a box to check.

Routine: “I need to work out.”​
Possible ritual: “What movement will best serve my body today?”

Routine: “I need to eat breakfast.”​
Possible ritual: “How will I nourish myself to start my day?”

Same action. Different connection.

At my workshop last month, I challenged us all to consider what a ritual would feel like as we move towards health and fitness goals. Rather than waiting for habit and routine to settle and feel productive, how can we meet ourselves, with curiosity and intention, in a ritual that connects?

The newsletter is simple this month. Intentional.

A link to a recording of the Habit Hack workshop content below.
The simple Snickerdoodle Protein Bite recipe that expo attendees raved about.
And a connection-focused stretch session to offer you movement.
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Nothing complicated. Nothing perfect.

Just an opportunity to pause, connect, and consider:
​What ritual can I create that helps me care for my whole self?

Take a step towards your own habit or ritual as you listen to the workshop:​
​Wellness In Action: Healthy Habit Hacks​

Super Simple Snickerdoodle Protein Bites

• 3/4 C Sunflower Butter (or Almond Butter)
• 1/2 C Maple Syrup
• 1/3 C Vanilla Protein Powder
• 1 C Kodiak Cake Mix
• 2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract

Combine in a bowl. Roll into desired size and refrigerate for at least an hour.

Enjoy movement and breathing to connect mind and muscle.
​Stretch and Connect​

Cheers to your rituals,​​