How to Reclaim Your Mornings and Build Lasting Rituals
Compulsive Habits:
My mornings used to start the same way every day. Reaching for my phone first thing in the morning. Before my feet even touched the ground, I’m already scrolling through Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn. Checking for text, checking for messages.
If this sounds familiar, it’s time to take a closer look at how these compulsive habits silently shape our actions and mindset.
These small, automatic behaviours—like grabbing our phones the second we wake up—seem harmless at first. Maybe your phone is right by your bedside because it’s your alarm, making it easy to reach. Or, even if you’ve made the positive shift of charging your phone outside the bedroom, you might still find yourself walking to grab it before you’ve even settled into the day.
Here’s where the issue is: when we instinctively reach for our phones, we’re often seeking something external before we’ve even checked in with ourselves.
This is problematic because it sets the tone for the rest of your day—focusing outward rather than inward.
Like anything we do, with awareness and intention, you can change this.
Why Does It Matter?
Starting your day by looking outside yourself scatters your energy. You’re immediately pulled into the world’s noise, often bombarded with information, notifications, and other people’s priorities. This leaves little room for you to tune in to your own needs, emotions, and intentions before your day even begins.
What if you started your day differently—grounded, calm, and connected to yourself? You can have this, and it’s easier than you might think.
Awareness - The First Step to Lasting Change
Awareness is the key to looping out of these compulsive behaviours. Recognizing the habit of reaching for your phone and acknowledging its impact is the first step toward change. Once you’re aware, you can replace that habit with something intentional that supports your well-being.
This is where I can help. I’ve guided many so many (including myself) through the process of breaking free from reactive habits and creating rituals that truly ground and support them.
We can design morning practices that connect you to your intentions, helping you build rituals that not only ground you but actually last.
The Power of Morning Rituals
Rituals are not just habits; they are sacred routines that anchor your day and bring intention to your actions. When you design rituals with purpose, you set the foundation for growth, peace, and focus. A strong morning ritual can transform how you show up in your day—more present, centered, and clear-headed.
Steps to Reclaim Your Mornings and Build Grounding Rituals
Create a Phone-Free Zone - Charge your phone outside of your bedroom. Removing the immediate temptation allows you to take control of your mornings rather than letting your phone dictate your first moves.
Start with Intention - Before doing anything else, take a moment to check in with yourself. Breathe, stretch, or sit in quiet reflection. Ask yourself how you want to feel today. What is your intention? By centering yourself, you align your actions with your goals for the day.
Design Your Ritual - This is where I can guide you. Together, we can create rituals that align with your unique needs and goals. Whether it’s breath work, journaling, meditation, or movement, I’ll help you build a practice that feels right for you and supports your growth.
Stay Consistent - The magic of rituals comes from consistency. The more you integrate intentional practices into your mornings, the easier it becomes to break free from reactive habits. I can provide accountability and support to help you make these rituals a lasting part of your life.
How I Can Help You Create Lasting Rituals
It’s one thing to know that creating rituals is important—but it’s another to know how to make them stick. This is my jam. I specialize in helping you develop personalized rituals that ground and support you daily. My approach is about creating practices that are not only meaningful but sustainable.
Through our work together, we’ll design rituals that feel authentic to you—whether that means incorporating breath work, meditation, journaling, or movement into your mornings. I’ll guide you through the process of building these routines so they last, helping you stay consistent and connected to your intentions.
Ready to Build Rituals That Transform Your Life?
Imagine waking up each morning feeling grounded, present, and ready to take on the day—without being pulled into the distractions of your phone. When you create intentional rituals, you reclaim your mornings and your energy, setting the tone for a life that feels aligned and purposeful.
If you think that your compulsions are holding you back and are ready to build rituals that truly support your growth, I’m here to help.
We work together to create morning practices that anchor you, elevate your mindset, and become a lasting part of your life.
Your mornings can be different.
They can be intentional, peaceful, and grounded. It starts with one simple choice: choosing to turn inward before turning outward.
Reach out, and let’s begin this journey together. Your new morning—and your new life—is here for you.
Breathe it in, Be Deliberate, and please be good to yourself!
Chelsea
aka The Deliberate One
