Thriving in a Global Pandemic and Beyond by Ph.D. Schrock

Author:Ph.D. Schrock [Saundra Schrock, Ph.D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: BookBaby
Published: 2021-02-17T12:59:15+00:00

ESTIMATED TIME

3-5 minutes

PREPARATION/MATERIALS

Before you begin, find a location where you are not likely to be interrupted. You can do this exercise with your eyes closed or with your gaze focused downward.

Have a journal or pad and pen/pencil to make notes.

Read through how to complete the practice before you begin.

You do not need to follow the instructions exactly for the practice to be effective.

HOW

Begin by connecting your body and mind by taking two to three deep cleansing breaths. As you breathe, notice any tension you need to release, such as in your neck or shoulders. Take a few additional breaths to help you relax and to release that tension.

Begin by examining your daily routine related to food, beginning with getting out of bed.

Now visualize your morning routine. Do you have breakfast? If so, what does it involve? Does it mean eating on the run and grabbing what is handy? Or do you skip breakfast?

Take a moment to consider if there are changes needed to support your intention to adopt a healthy eating plan. For example, perhaps there are changes to your routine that would give you more time to not be in so much of a hurry. That is, to be able to savor your breakfast and reflect on the day ahead. You might be surprised to find what a big impact just 15–20 minutes for your breakfast can make.

If breakfast is not part of your routine, consider how that impacts other eating patterns during the day. Do you have the energy you need to be at your best? Are you starving by lunchtime? There is no wrong or right answer here. The critical thing to remember is understanding how your morning choices impact the rest of the day.

Now, let’s consider lunchtime. What is your routine for this meal? Do you bring your lunch, go out, or work through lunch? Consider how your decisions about lunch impact your goals and what changes you think might be needed to support your healthy eating goals.

Repeat the same process as we did for breakfast and lunch for your evening meal. What is your routine? Or maybe you don’t have a routine, it is different every evening. Take a moment to reflect on what changes you might make to align your behavior to your priorities.

How about snacking habits? Are there times of the day or situations that often result in unhealthy snacking? It often happens when we are tired or stressed, and sometimes when we are thirsty, we reach for a treat. If that applies to you, consider what changes you could make to avoid this unhealthy behavior.

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