In this episode of the Becoming You podcast, I talk about how to set up a sustainable spiritual practice that will prime you for success in all that you do!

What is a spiritual practice, exactly?

To me, a spiritual practice is anything that helps you get in deeper touch with who you are—your soul; your essence.

Your spiritual practice helps you connect to yourself—your thoughts, your patterns, your beliefs, your desires. It helps you get clear on who you really are, and in turn informs us what we need to cut out of our lives so that we can be happy.

Why praying is not a spiritual practice

When we pray, we rely on someone outside of us to effect change in our life.

A spiritual practice unlocks your inner wisdom. Once you know yourself and your own paths and your own gifts, then you can pray to the entity you believe in to help you along your spiritual journey.

Common misconceptions around what a spiritual practice should look like

There are a ton of tools out there that can potentially unlock your inner wisdom, from journaling to meditating to tapping to breathwork.

One common pitfall is thinking that you have to do all of the things. And that’s just not true.

How to start creating your spiritual habits

Pick that one tool that works for you. Say it’s meditation. Block off just ten minutes as soon as you wake up to do that activity.

In fact, again, you don’t have to do it in the morning. Choose a time in the day that feels most comfortable for you. The point is to make the time.

It’s a small commitment than anyone can make; but, guess what? You’ve now laid a foundation for yourself that you can build upon as time goes on.

Starting small and staying consistent cultivates confidence, which empowers you to go further.

Break up your spiritual practices into little activities throughout your day

As you get used to your new spiritual practice, try adding a couple more blocks to do it throughout your day. It may not even be the same practice—if you meditate in the morning, try journaling before bed.

Remember that a spiritual habit helps center you. This is especially crucial if you’re, say, a single mother.

Invest time and money to be able to do your spiritual practice in community with like-minded people

Find someone or a collection of people to stay accountable to. You don’t even necessarily have to join a group dedicated to your spiritual practice. Just finding a friend who you can do breathwork or journaling with on a regular basis is extremely helpful.

By finding a community of like-minded people, you now have friends who expect you to show up, and you now have this shared experience.

So, whenever you hit a roadblock, you have these people who can lend a hand and help you nip self-sabotage in the bud.

Invest money in a group, program, or challenge if you can because it’s harder to stay committed to something that’s free. That’s because we tend to be more motivated to stick to something we paid for since none of us want to waste money.

Ask yourself why you want to commit to a spiritual practice

Lastly, ensure that you’re not only setting up a spiritual practice because “everyone is saying I should.” That’s a start, but nowhere near enough of a good reason to carry on.

Ask yourself how a spiritual practice will benefit you, but also what would happen if you don’t incorporate a spiritual practice into your life.

What will you miss out on if you don’t start taking your spiritual life more seriously?

You’ve got to set non-negotiables for yourself. It’s going to be impossible to keep up your habits without them—and there’s no point starting a spiritual practice if you don’t stick to it long-term.

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