Sunshine, beach vacations, and lazy days by the pool are all things that come to mind as we head into the summer months. However, it can be hard to stay on top of healthy habits when you’re planning fun activities and have lost the structure of your daily routine. Here at Equilibria, though, we understand the importance of maintaining a regular routine, especially when it comes to CBD. If the hectic summer schedule has taken a toll on your routine, habit stacking may be a great way to get back into the swing of things!

 

Habit stacking is the process of integrating new habits into your day by pairing them with existing healthy habits. James Clear, the author of Atomic Habits, says, “We often decide what to do based on what we have just finished doing.” You might already have habits that are so well ingrained that you do not have to think about them, like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, or exercising. These healthy habits can be used to build other good habits, like building your customized CBD routine.

 

 

1. Dose your morning right

Whether you go through an intricate self-care routine or just banal morning activities, we all wake up and go through routine steps to get our day started. For those members who need daytime support, using one of these morning activities as a reminder to take your CBD dose may be a great way to ensure your day starts off on the right foot! For example, if you are trying to incorporate the Daily Drops as a part of your morning routine, you might consider pairing your dose after you brush your teeth rather than at a specific time. We know it can be hard to remember to take your dose at the same time every day; however, pairing it with this well ingrained habit makes it super easy and convenient to remember your dose. Plus you’ll have more time and energy to dedicate to your summer plans!

 

2. Shake up your days with new healthy habits

If you think about it, our days tend to be a series of small repeated acts. For instance, at the end of your work day, you might always log off your computer or close your laptop. This could be a great opportunity to habit stack! You might be feeling stiff from sitting at your desk all day and if you don’t have the time for a full-blown workout, why not incorporate a stretching routine? Pairing the action of turning off your computer with your new stretching routine will not only help you remember this healthy habit but set you up for a better evening. This may be a great time to incorporate your Daily Drops or Rapid Calming Melts! Simply place them under your tongue and allow them to absorb as you stretch. If you really want to get fancy, have your Relief Balm or Recovery Roll-On ready for those sore spots!

 

3. Better sleep, better you!

We could all use a little help in the sleep department. It’s easy to turn on your favorite Netflix show or crawl into bed with your laptop or phone. However, research has indicated that these behaviors may decrease quality of sleep. Instead, you might consider creating a simple rule around your evening routine in order to promote better sleeping habits. For example, after one episode of your favorite TV show, you could implement a rule that you will turn off your electronics and begin your wind-down routine. This might be a great time to take a Sleep Gummy. In the hour that it may take the Sleep Gummy to kick in, you could choose to journal, read, or even meditate. The great thing about habit stacking is that you could even stack multiple healthy habits together!

 

Connect with your Certified Wellness Coach

If you are having trouble remembering your CBD doses or are not sure where to start when it comes to habit stacking, reach out to your Certified Wellness Coach. We are really into healthy habits and will be happy to assist you in implementing your new habits into your daily routines!