Here’s the thing: wellness is critical. If we want to be successful in our lives, businesses, jobs, and finances means we have to take care of ourselves; because our health is our first and foremost wealth.

But maintaining a wellness routine as a busy afropolitan can be hard to keep and frankly, it can requires a lot of effort for already busy person. However, planning out a wellness routine can help you stay clear and consistent and if done correctly, won’t take too much of your time. In my latest video.

4 Step- by- Step Strategies to Fit a Wellness Routine into a Busy Schedule

1. MAKE A PLAN

   1. Begin by determining what exactly you’d like to get out of your wellness routine. Is it focus? Then you might want to consider meditation. Is it a better physical state, then consider an exercise routine. Is it to help you manage and reduce stress? Then maybe consider adding yoga or other calming activities to your schedule.

   2. Think through the habits and behaviors that help you feel better, write it down to help you gain a sense if the things you may want to fit into your wellness routine. Chances are you know of a few things that help you feel better, and if it comes to mind, it is likely something you also enjoy. My advice: stick with what you know and have tried and are sure works for you. You’ll more likely stick to it.

2. Write a MORNING CHECKLIST: Once you are clear about the goals of establishing a wellness routine, and the habits you are comfortable fitting in your routine, I suggest to start with a morning checklist. A morning checklist is a plan you build to help you start your day off right. A typical checklist can be 3 items or 30 items long and can be hand written or on your phone. I have a video on my YouTube on my healthy morning routine. You can view it again to give you a sense of things you can add to your routine.

3. Once you have a plan SCHEDULE IT! - You’ve heard it said many times and many ways: “ if you want to remember something, WRITE IT DOWN.” In this case if you want to build a lasting habit, SCHEDULE IT! Scheduling it tells your brain that “this is important.” It helps create a sense of urgency around a task when it is scheduled right next to all the other important things in your calendar. When I wanted to get serious about yoga, I would schedule it, so I would remember the importance of it; peep the screenshot from December 2018.

4. JOIN A TRBIE !- Joining a tribe is a great way to stay accountable. You can join a yoga studio or our private facebook group: Just Glow With it Network to connect with like minded individuals who are also walking the path of authenticity.

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