October 2nd 2020

What a day.

I have started a new routine

Which in itself does not incorporate

Anything really new but I am having

A bit of trouble doing all 10

EVERY morning.

1) stretch before getting up

I am over 50 and my body 

doesn't understand that the number

Does not mean how many things

Should hurt first thing in the morning.

2) say outlook 3 things I am happy for

This should not be as hard as it is

If I go the easy route. (Being alive,

My house, having food etc) 

I am actively working at thinking

About this and have actually had a hard time

Not just saying something easy.

3) getting dressed

I usually get completely dressed

Although not presentable dressing

Was happening, so I am trying

To go back to nicely dressed.

4) facial routine

I do not usually do much.

So every morning I have started

Wearing a light foundation

With sunscreen and moisturizer.

Someday more makeup,

But at least this.

5) make the bed

This one is hard as when I get up

Hubby is just going to bed.

6) turn on a relaxing cd

I tried this. But the ones I want 

I have to get from the garage collection.

I am still sitting in peace most mornings.

7) drink and food

Not necessarily breakfast, 

but at least some kind of food

As I was going some days without

Until supper time.

8) sit until CD is over

Hard! But I have started drinking 

hot apple cider in the morning

So that helps extend my sit time.

I also read my emails at that time.

9) make a to do list

I usually have one. 

So each morning I rewrite and add to

My ongoing list.

I also read and add items

From the Christmas organizer.

10) accountability

Check in with my online chats

And become accountable for my day.

Knowing someone is aware

Of my plans and need to do's

Makes me more likely to accomplish.

The day seems to start better

With this little routine.

I am happier and feel better 

So it isn't hurting anything anyway.

Evening routine is a quick clean 

And straighten up of each main floor room.

I wake up to a mostly spotless house!

Good night from John Street