Routines Help Moods

How are everyone’s attitudes in the midst of home life? How are you creating and encouraging a daily routine for yourself and others?

Creating routine is key to helping manage all kinds of moods. Take notice of this “Daily Checklist” and give it a try. Yes, daily! Make this part of your routine in whatever order suits you best:

1. Physical.

Examples: walk the dog (again!), 50 sit ups, a run, join a yoga group on Zoom

2. Spiritual.

Examples: Memorize a verse, write a prayer, read a devotion, meditate, listen to worshipful music

3. Mental.

Examples: Complete homework, attend a class, listen to a quick podcast or TED talk, focus on work, read a book

4. Love/Service.

Examples: Look for the good in anyone’s effort and acknowledge it, buy someone groceries or a coffee, call a grandparent

5. Laughter.

Examples: Share a funny meme, tickle your kids and/or spouse, listen to your favorite comedian…. laugh!   

This checklist can be a great tool to use during dinner discussions: “Let’s go around and have each person share one thing from their checklist they feel good about today!”

Here’s the awesomeness of asking questions:

• Intentionality in conversation creates more authentic relationships.

• Accountability encourages consistency.

Want more proof? This article from Headspace – a fantastic app BTW – highlights the value of routines.