Odds are, due to the pandemic, you’ve found at least some of your normal routines have been thrown off.  Whether it’s no longer commuting to work or the loss of a job, no gym to exercise at or group fitness classes to take, or being more isolated from community if you live alone or surrounded constantly by family members or roommates, it’s likely what you previously thought as “normal life” is not currently the case.

So, what do you do if you thrive from having routines?  How do you set yourself up for success in the midst of the uncertainty of how long shutdowns and social distancing will last?

The first step is the same way we start every initial wellness coaching session with new clients:  

Get really clear on what you want.

You can do this by asking yourself a variety of questions:

• When I look back on this time, what do I hope I’ve accomplished?
• Who do I want to be when this is over?¹
• What do I truly value?
• What is important to me?  What are my top priorities?
• What good do I hope will come from what I do (or don’t do) during this time?

Knowing what you want helps you know what direction to move forward in.  It parts the clouds of vague goals and feelings and the pressure of “I should do ___” and sheds light on what truly motivates you.  

Take 5-10 minutes today to write out your answers to the questions below (we put them in a journal page format for fun) 😊.  For added support and accountability, post a picture with your responses on our Instagram page or Facebook page with the hashtag #discoveringmymotivation so we can all be cheering you on. If you don’t want to post for the whole world to see, you can also direct message us your responses so only us coaches can see and respond. 

By thinking through these questions, you’ll have a better understanding of where you want to go and how you want to feel. 

And what do you think happens when you get really clear on what you want?  The next right step becomes a whole lot easier to see.  

Written by Brittni Paris, Wellness Coach & Blogger

Sources:
¹Ponder, S., Acho, S., & Carter, S. (Executive producers). (2020-present). Home team: A new podcast [Audio podcast]. https://www.hometeampodcast.com

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