Chris Writing Anything

What are your daily habits?

Today’s prompt takes little thought…daily habits: that’s the subject. I don’t have to think about it, because I know my habits well. Today, I’ll write about my routine, which, because I’ve stuck with it for so long, has rendered some excellent habits.

First off, first thing I do every morning is make my bed. I started doing this a long time ago. A friend of my sister is a writer, and her work has appeared in a few national publications. So, I figured I’d read a few of her pieces.

They were about being organized. And as I read her work, I realized, “These posts are something I can use…definitely use!” I was the most unorganized, fly by the seat of your pants, guy you’d ever meet. So I read her tips earnestly. And step one, at least according to her, was starting off on the right foot. That positive act was making your bed. So, now, even at my groggiest, and after the necessary potty break, the first thing I do is make my bed.

The next few habits were formed in the quest to better myself. And this process, a change that began after I found a second job, is slow and continuous. For the time being, I sit down, energy drink in hand, and play a few crossword puzzles. Then I train my mind with a few brain games.

After that, I make breakfast; every day I cook an omelette full of veggies, ham and cheese. I wash my omelette down with some orange juice.

Then, if my sink isn’t packed with dirty dishes, I try a few Spanish lessons. After all of that, I check WordPress’s daily prompt.When I figure out how to attack the day’s subject, I’ll write.

Of course, following the sustainable living movement, I’ve developed practices like washing my clothes by hand and timing myself in the shower.

Of course, due to interruptions and random occurrences, my routine varies. But, through the course of my day, I usually accomplish those tasks. So, wanting to keep myself at my prime, I maintain steadfast with those daily habits.

Looking back, I’m not sure if it was becoming mature, or the deep seated desire to change, that brought about my habits. Maybe it’s a bit of both. And it’s odd, because, sometimes, I think about taking up a habit, and I think about it often, yet, I don’t make the change instantly. But my subconscious realizes I’ll get there, and I do. Many times, when it does become a habit, it blows my mind!

Have an excellent day!