Waking up just a little earlier than I need to and some days even earlier than that if I have it in me

I’ve been in this routine for a little while now, having time to myself in the morning. I find this helpful with my days at an in person job that demands so much of me.

I sometimes just sit in silence and enjoy my sun lamp to help with the SAD this time of year, most mornings I journal even just a sentence, and whenever I can I read or paint/draw. I try and feel like I’ve had a whole day to myself before I have to go to work. Ideally all before my husband and dog wake up!

I reflect on what I want to do that day and remind myself I don’t have to accomplish everything and if I’ve done a lot lately it’s okay to rest.

Today I’m up extra early and reading/taking notes. Then I’m going to journal and sit for a bit with the sun lamp and see what speaks to me to do next. Maybe I’ll look at the plan I made for my day last night and see if it still speaks to how I feel.