{"id":6722,"date":"2023-10-31T04:15:12","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T04:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reasonstolivefor.com\/?p=6722"},"modified":"2023-10-31T04:17:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T04:17:42","slug":"my-new-bedtime-routine-day-38","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reasonstolivefor.com\/my-new-bedtime-routine-day-38\/","title":{"rendered":"My new Bedtime routine – day 38"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The new routine is put together to have better sleep hygiene. For someone grappling with depression, the hours past midnight offer a sense of liberation, a time when the world sleeps, and you’re marching through the night on your own. Yet, this freedom comes at a cost, as the late hours often become a playground for overthinking and aimless scrolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staying awake late hours into the night inevitably leads to late morning risings. In my case, for the past two weeks, I’ve been waking up around 2-3 pm, until yesterday night when I decided to enact a change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the stroke of midnight, I found myself nestled in bed, with a resolute commitment to rise by 9 am. As I lay there, I envisioned my morning routine: a brisk trip to the washroom, followed by a refreshing shower, and a hearty breakfast. Then, I would venture outside for a rejuvenating walk. Today, I executed this plan meticulously, showcasing the power of determination and the ability to follow through with what you set your mind onto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My New Routine – Morning walk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I headed out for a walk around 11 am today. Walking along the hilly road was a scenic and tranquil experience. As I stepped outside, I was greeted by the crisp, cool air and the landscape was transformed into a vibrant tapestry of warm, fiery hues as the leaves of the trees displayed their rich fall colors. I am not sure if I am doing justice in explaining what I experienced so sharing a picture below.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Along the way, I encountered other walkers, joggers, or dog-walkers, all taking advantage of the pleasant weather and the opportunity to soak in the beauty of nature during this magical season. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I was walking alongside the Rahway River which flows through various residential areas in the town. The river is a significant natural feature that plays an essential role in the local ecosystem. I took my time to stop by the river and practice box breathing<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Update on my daily goals, the morning walk really helped! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The rest of the day was business as usual i.e. not doing much and pondering over questions like will I be able to combat my complex mental health this time? I made it a point to document the day just before sleeping. I am all set to sleep earlier tonight as well, in these small changes I can manifest a larger impact on my life. Toodles! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about the ongoing struggle: https:\/\/reasonstolivefor.com\/crippling-depression-day-35\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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