What Are Rooted Rituals? And How to Do Them
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Before spiraling into your workflow, it’s important to take a few moments to yourself. Whether you listen to a five-minute meditation, a podcast, or stretch for a few minutes when you get out of bed, putting yourself first, even for a short amount of time, can make a huge difference in your productivity and daily life in general. This is what we call “Rooted Rituals.”
Rooted Rituals are dedicated actions to ground you into presence, focus, and center.
These should used before jumping into your to-do list or to break up your day when you can’t seem to pull yourself away from your laptop or phone.
After completing a Rooted Rituals of your choice on a daily basis, you most likely will find that you feel more centered, focused, inspired, and energized throughout your days. The best part about Rooted Rituals is that they don’t have to be intricate or complicated.
Rooted Rituals are meant to fit into your daily schedule in any way that best works for you on any given day. They’re fluid, which means you can work with the same rituals every day or you can switch it up and try a new one each day.
It’s up to you and what makes you feel centered. The goal is to guarantee that you’re setting aside at least five minutes every single day to connect with yourself, clear your mind, center your focus, and create balance before you dive into producing work for the rest of the world.
You can complete them in just a few short minutes. If you’re not sure where to start, check out a few of our rooted ritual suggestions below.
RITUALS TO TRY FOR CREATION
1. Doodle all over a page in your notebook. Draw whatever comes to mind!
2. Follow a Vinyasa yoga flow video. We suggest this SarahBeth Yoga 10-Minute Flow, which is great for beginners or those looking for an easy-to-follow flow.
3. Get up and dance to an upbeat song.
4. Try cooking a new, healthy recipe. Play with colorful veggies and spices!
5. Create a list of affirmations and say them to yourself each morning.
RITUALS TO TRY FOR CONNECTION & COMMUNICATION
1. Go for a long walk outside. Stop and take photos of nature that you pass along the way.
2. Listen to a five-minute meditation podcast (link to meditation).
3. Enjoy your morning cup of tea or coffee with no distractions – put your phone down!
4. Perform your favorite self-care ritual, even if that’s as simple as rinsing your face with cold water.
5. Write a letter to you, from your future self.
“Rooted Rituals are dedicated actions to ground you into presence, focus, and center. ”
RITUALS TO TRY FOR STRATEGIZING
1. Write down a list of both your professional and personal goals for the week.
2. Stop what you’re doing and do cardio movements for five minutes. Try a routine that requires structure like a TikTok dance, an On Beat routine, or an Ashtanga sequence to open up the logical side of the brain.
3. Meal prep your dinners for the week. Put your phone down and stop working while you eat.
4. Challenge your mind in a rewarding and fun way by playing a game of sudoku or doing a crossword puzzle.
5. Create a new album on your phone that’s dedicated to photos that inspire you. Add to the album once a day.
RITUALS TO TRY FOR REST & REFLECTION
1. Practice a Yin or restorative yoga session (include link).
2. Make a list of the things you’re grateful for today. Make sure to include the little things!
3. Light a candle or some incense and enjoy the scents while you reflect on your day.
4. Write letters of gratitude to members of your team, your contractors, family/friends, or anyone else who’s helped you achieve your goals this month.
5. Book a self-care service with a local professional. Some of our favorites are massage, acupuncture, Sound Baths, and
No matter how you choose to practice rooted rituals, incorporating them throughout your daily routine is an easy yet effective way to check in with yourself. These rituals work as a reminder to take care of your mind, body, and soul first, so you can achieve your productivity and work output goals without sacrificing your mental and physical health in the process.
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