While grieving, it can feel like your life is spiraling out of control. One way you can bring some control back into your life is by making a few changes to your daily routine. One of the eight limbs of yoga is Ahimsa. Ahimsa is not causing harm to yourself or others. By reevaluating your routines, you are bringing some Ahimsa into your life. Here are three ways to change up your routine to help you grieve.
Take a look at your current routine.
For the next few days, jot down what you do for your routine. It can be your morning, afternoon, or evening routine. This can be as detailed as you want. Things you can write down are your moment practice, what time you go to bed, when you take your breaks during work etc.
2. Analyze what you observed
Are those current routines benefiting you physically and mentally? Is there anything that doesn't help us anymore throughout the day? Doing this bring more value to your life and helps you grow. If you are looking to add more things to your routine, think of what you would like to feel (more grounded, less anxious, more joyful) on your day-to-day basis. Then, depending on what you want to feel, you will add specific yoga techniques to your routine.
3. Schedule a time for new routine changes
These changes can be small over time. The best way to incorporate these changes is to schedule them on your phone. Or, if your routine is during the workday, put that time in your work calendar. Or even put it in your paper calendar. Use whatever you plan your day with. You can also play around with the timing. Maybe try it out in the morning for a couple of days and then switch to evenings.
Your emotions, feelings, and thoughts are hard to control, but you can control how you respond. Your routines are what make life predictable. Is there a routine in your life that is helping you?
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