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-download

Mindfulness Meditations:

https://www.hayhouse.com/mindfulness-meditations-audio-download

00:00 Introduction to Everyday Rituals

01:02 Defining Rituals and Their Importance

01:50 Examples of Everyday Rituals

05:30 The Psychological Benefits of Rituals

27:06 Recognizing Unhealthy Rituals

34:59 Seeking Help for Compulsive Rituals

35:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts