Starting My Day Over

Something I learned in the rooms is that if my day isn't going great, if I'm struggling and if my attitude is toxic then at any moment I can choose to start my day over... And start anew... I am not defined by the emotional state that I wake up in... Or the mindset that I find myself in as the day goes on... I have the power, and skill to disengage, take a pause and start over. This has definitely been one of the most important skills/practices I have learned over the last two years. Over the course of my time in Recovery I have learned little...extras that I can throw in there to make my 'restart' more refreshing: * Intentional breathing (4-7-8 breathing, tactical breathing, or 2 part breath) * Movement ( a walk, yoga asana or dancing) * Meditation ( guided, mantra or just focusing on a concept from the Blue text) * Get creative (Journal it out, draw, scribble) * Connect with Positivity ( read the text or other literature, read personal development books, or yogic texts) * Reach out (message someone, call someone, get the ick out) Yesterday I started my day over twice.... And to me this isn't a loss, or a sign that my Recovery is weak or that my head isn't in the right place. I take this as a sign that I am doing the work, I am learning from those that came before me and I am putting the skills into practice. Today I woke up feeling more level-headed, connected and calm than yesterday but I can't predict the future so I practice the skills that help me to stay centered, grounded and oriented to my Recovery because this is a lifestyle not something I do (as I heard in a couple meetings lately.) If I get into the same practices that help me start my day over consistently day after day then they work in a preventative way and help me to keep my cup filled and ready for whatever life may through at me. I hopped into a meeting at 4:30am, I'm about to journal, meditate, hop on my mat and then workout... Starting my day off by putting Recovery first and taking care of myself in the best ways I know how. When I practice acts of self-care I am in a better place to face Life on Life's terms. I may still have a point where I need to start my over.... and that's ok. I know what to do , and where to go... see you in the rooms!