January Habit: Stretching

My daily habit for the month of January was stretching. I created a routine of different stretches and each week I would add a few more to it. I chose this daily habit because it was always something I wanted to accomplish and the monthly goal created an opportunity for me to pursue that goal. 🏆

At first, a goal of stretching might sound weird. Trust me, it did for me. However, there are tons of benefits that I was totally unaware of. Stretching is really important for preventing injury, getting stronger, and flexibility. 🧘‍♀️

One of the hardest challenges about a daily habit is keeping a routine. However, I learned that creating and improving a routine (for anything, not just stretching) is actually easier than it seems. You can compare it to something like homework, for example. The hardest thing about doing homework is simply just starting it. Well, that’s the same for a routine. I noticed that once I got into the habit of stretching, it became easier to maintain it. 🗓 

I felt incredibly proud of myself at the end of January. Maintaining a routine and taking a specific time out of the day to stretch was a challenge, but I continued to improve my routine and stay on track. I realized that throughout the month I got increasingly more flexible and my muscles hurt less after doing some type of exercise. One of the most good-feeling related things one can do is accomplish a goal, especially if it is one that takes a while to accomplish and requires determination. 🎉