Venetia Falconer, presenter and creator of Talking Tastebuds, shares her daily morning routine that helps to kick-start her day in the right way.
As a self-employed multi-hyphen, no day in my life is the same, which is exciting and challenging in equal measure. As someone who struggles with anxiety, I have found that nothing helps maintain my mental health more than committing to a solid morning routine. It’s based around things I’ve learnt on meditation courses, in yoga classes and by the brilliant guests who appear on my podcast, Talking Tastebuds.
I’m aware that talking about routine during the festive period seems counter-intuitive, but actually, it’s during this time that our brains will benefit from a little structure the most. And it may just prevent you from saying that slightly-too-catty comment during a family altercation over a mince pie and hot toddy this Christmas…
Please note that this is something I’ve been developing for the majority of my twenties, and the most important takeaway from this article, is to set aside a minimum of 20 minutes each morning, that is solely YOUR time, in which you do something that makes you feel good. Taking 10 – 20 deep breaths and then reading a book by candlelight is a lovely way to start.