On Mondays, my husband and I go on lunch dates!
I really love this weekly routine we’ve set for our marriage — a great way to debrief and just be with each other after a weekend full of activities and playing with the kids.
Over at lunch this week, Johnny mentioned this article: Couples say the key to happy marriage is the '2-2-2 rule'. Basically, the rule includes having set date nights, weekends and week-long trips as a couple.
We do very well at dates and are only semi-good at the other two (a pandemic and a childcare, you know?). But having weekends and week-long trips is definitely something we can work towards and look forward to. We’re thinking about Iceland next summer!
Whether or not you’re in a relationship, having a routine is healthy and important. It’s been proven to help alleviate anxiety, promote mental health and combat burnout. It can also help you through really stressful times.
Here are 5 daily / weekly routine you can sprinkle into your calendar today:
Stick to a morning routine, whether it’s meditation or working out.
Drink a glass of water every 2 hours. An alarm helps!
Go for a walk at the same time every day
Call your dad / mom / sister
Do a daily gratitude practice with your kids at bedtime: Ours is best part of your day, worst part of your day, what you’re looking forward to tomorrow.
What other routines do you have? I’d love to hear them!
xx,
Leah
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