Reset ritual

In the co-working space I use, there are phone booths where you can take calls.

They are made of reinforced glass to be soundproof.

There’s one guy in the office who goes into a booth every Monday afternoon without fail.

And he screams and thumps his chest.

I can see him screaming but can’t hear anything.

I believe he is psyching himself up for a big weekly meeting.

That made me think about the small routines and habits that we use to reset or align ourselves to the task at hand.

For example, I have a couple of rituals that I follow for different situations:

• Looking at myself in the mirror and telling myself I trust myself to do my best before a big meeting or performance

• Going for a walk (preferably in sunlight) when I am angry or upset and need to blow off some steam. If I can’t go for a walk, I just write a note to journal about it later.

• Closing my eyes for 10 seconds before starting something mentally taxing (usually something that takes 1 hour or more)

These may be meaningless to you, but they are very important to me in maintaining stability and performing my best.

Today’s prompts help you reflect on your rituals or think of ones to implement if you don’t have any.

Today’s Prompt

Describe a personal ritual—big or small—that symbolises a fresh start for you. It could be as simple as a morning walk, journaling for ten minutes, or a digital clean-up session. Explain why this ritual is significant and how it helps you realign with your goals.

If you don’t have any rituals, choose 3 scenarios where a reset ritual will be helpful. What does the ritual look like and how can you make sure you implement it?

Get the most out of your journalling:

• Choose one prompt: Focus on just one prompt each day to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

• Be brutally honest: Reflect openly and honestly. This is your safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings.

• Take your time: Sometimes it takes a few days to clarify your thinking. Here’s permission for you to take your time to unravel a prompt and not take on any new ones during that time.

• Journal your way: Whether you prefer writing, audio recording, or video, choose the method that suits you best.

• Don't stress about streaks: If you miss a day, don't worry. You can always revisit a previous prompt.

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