Breaking the Cycle: My Path to Higher Vibration and Self-Care

This summer, I found myself stuck in a rut. I’d pick myself up, only to fall back down, again and again. It’s natural to have ups and downs, just like inhaling and exhaling, the cycle of night and day, or the changing seasons. But when the balance tips too far, and you’re mostly stuck in the lows, it’s time to take action.

It took six long weeks of summer to understand that I needed a new routine, one that included time for self-care and personal growth.

When I began this new routine, I was in a pretty dark place mentally, and physically as well. I’ve been dealing with anemia, and it wasn’t until recently that I started to feel the effects of the iron supplements I’ve been taking. Let me just say, anemia is no joke. The exhaustion and brain fog it causes definitely contributed to my feeling stuck.

So here’s what my new routine looks like:

• Morning Gratitude: Before I get out of bed, I do a quick body scan and thank my body for being healthy.

• Midday Visualization: I take a walk before lunch and visualize the person I want to be. A fun way I’ve found to do this is by pretending I’m being interviewed on a podcast five years in the future, talking about all my accomplishments.

• Breathwork and Affirmations: I follow Wim Hof’s 11-minute guided breathwork session and then listen to a 10-minute affirmation video.

• Daily Reading and Visualization: I’m re-reading Napoleon Hill’s classic Think and Grow Rich and doing the visualization exercises twice a day.

• Evening Gratitude: Before bed, I write down at least three things I’m grateful for.

This routine has been a game-changer for me. It’s helping me raise my frequency, maintain a more positive outlook, and reconnect with life in a way that feels balanced and uplifting.