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Building Routines for Stability and Success in 2025

Episode Summary:
Welcome to the first episode of 2025! 

Get ready to shape your day with intention and embrace the power of small, consistent habits!

What You’ll Learn:

- Why Routines Matter:

• How routines help us move from a reactive to a proactive mindset.
• The mental health benefits of consistent habits, backed by research from Harvard and insights from the book Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength.

- Crafting a Proactive Morning Routine:
Key elements to include, such as:

• Guarding your first moments of the day.
• Movement, reflection, gratitude, and planning.
• Incorporating breathing exercises, hydration, affirmations, and intention setting.
• Practical examples like the SNAP framework (Stop, Notice, Assess, Pivot) and the importance of documenting daily wins.

- Creating an Evening Routine:

• Tips for winding down, reflecting on the day, and preparing for tomorrow.
• Strategies like habit stacking (from Atomic Habits by James Clear) and reducing mental clutter before bedtime.

- Personal Reflections and Stories:

• How my morning routine helped shift my mood and perspective after a frustrating moment.
• Practical steps I take to balance being a planner while maintaining calm before bed.

- Practical Tips for Success:

• Start small and focus on one or two new habits at a time.
• Stay flexible and adjust routines as life evolves.
• Seek accountability by sharing your routine goals with someone you trust.

Key Takeaways:

• Routines are the rails that keep your train on track, ensuring you move toward your goals with stability and focus.
• Start your day proactively and end it with intentional reflection to set yourself up for success.
• Flexibility is essential - routines should serve you, not stress you out!
• Celebrate small wins and focus on one new habit to implement this week.

Your Challenge for the Week:
Choose one new routine element to try this week. Pick one and give it a go!

Live with Intention. Embrace the Journey.

Let’s Connect: Valerie's Links: https://bit.ly/3RL0da2
I’d love to hear about your routines! 

Music Acknowledgement: Audio Coffee - Denys Kyshchuk


Editor: Scott Arbeau

Link for book: The S.H.I.N.E. Principle: The special needs mom's path to strength, hope and happiness by Valerie Arbeau

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CW18ZXGX (Canada)

https://a.co/d/03hFdZI4 (United States)

Here's a community for special needs moms to share, uplift and learn from each other...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedsmomscircleofstrength

Learn more about your host at:
https://coachingwithvalerieanne.com/

Learn more about your host at:
https://coachingwithvalerieanne.com/