I'm an end generation baby boomer and workaholic, from home, putting in 10-12 per day. The concept of intention, purpose, and mindfulness is foreign to me but I want to know more so I can take better care of myself. I want more of "me" that is left to be...present...for my family and friends. I'm still learning but am embracing your channel through the process.
The ideas of routines and shifting if something is not working, is a huge game changer. I also really love the idea of not having to do something, but getting to do something. Loved this whole series! Thanks as always, Jules!
Started following an evening routine an hour before bed. Cleaning up the kitchen (I love walking into a clean kitchen in the morning, it's the best), skincare, reading, journaling, praying. No phones or screens. I sleep so much better and wake up refreshed! Also, I did the worksheet yesterday and was really empowered by it. Thanks for your resources, I'm looking forward to more videos!
Because of you I (SMM business owner) took January off of social to create new systems, routines and detoxed from things that needed to be stopped. I just want to say thank you so much. I don’t know where or when I found you but I have loved it here since September. This was the best ending to this January adventure. Can’t wait to read the newsletter Sunday. Have a great Saturday. Loved this video soooooo much.
this chaos to calm challenge has been so eye opening. I always hear “morning routines” & I just think, what habits can I stack together to be the most productive. but thinking about how I want to feel instead of what I should do is something I’m now going to move to. Thank you Jules Acree
What a good reminder to take a critical look at your routines and remember the why. I’m really struggling to determine what I need exactly but I know that calm and content are the end results I’m looking to find. Checking my phone all too often is a big issue. It’s not how I want to spend time that is precious. Time to develop some rituals and strategies that will serve me!
I used to be a big morning workout person, but something wasn't clicking for me lately. By the time I would workout, shower, and eat breakfast...it was very much the afternoon lol. I decided to switch to evening workouts and I actually don't hate it! Gives me time to wind down with my routine rather than feel rushed to finish it. Ultimately, if I decide to switch back, that's ok too :)
i thought it was really interesting to focus on what *isn't* working and what we *don't* want. a lot of times, I focus on 'what is SHOULD do' and 'positive habits that I want to inhabit.' to start from the opposite is a cool approach to fine-tune what I need to focus on. loving this challenge and how it encourages us to achieve the same concepts/ goals but in different ways
I work at 6am and don't have time to wake up any sooner to have a morning routine. It's been hard keeping up with a routine after work as well because I'm already physically and emotionally drained. This video has helped me realize I should listen to my body more and have rest days and not be so hard on myself for not completing what has started to feel like tasks rather than something to bring me joy and peace. I'm going to find my non negotiables and maybe one day I can habit stack when I start feeling more energized. Ty Jules
My favorite video of the challenge! Love the idea of thinking about how you want to feel during your routines and not just the different steps that you're "checking off the list"
OrangeTheory is the best!! I did it for 2 years pre-pandemic and I was in the best shape of my life!! The expensive price tag motivated me to not miss a single class. 🤣
I love your thoughts on not waking up so early everyday!! It's really about finding a routine that works for you! Thanks for sharing a great challenge!🤍
I’ve recently been working on my night routine and it’s made a big difference for my morning. I def set out my clothes the night before too, because if I don’t I know I’ll never workout.
I also have the simplify and thrive course (highly recommend, it is worth it!) and since I set up my routines a few weeks ago, I circled back to see how the new routine was going, how I was feeling, and if the current routine was working. This challenge was perfect for reassessing what is working and what is not!
I can't WAIT to set up my phone to support the flow of my days! I'm someone who needs the routine to fit weekends AND weekdays, otherwise I find it hard to stick to. There isn't really a clear delineation for weekends in my life because work is flexible and if I'm feeling off on a Thursday I'll just take that day instead and push my workday to Saturday! Thanks for the lovely challenge content ^.^
I'm sad we're at the end of the chaos to calm challenge but I'm grateful for all the nuggets and perspectives you've shared along the way, Jules! Loved the openness about decision fatigue and recognition of that exhaustion. Cheers!
Love the idea of focusing on how you feel!! I’ve tried morning routines because I felt like I SHOULD do certain things (wake up super early, exercise, etc), but they didn’t necessarily always make me FEEL good, so I’d lose motivation and stop. Lately I’ve been really enjoying just moving slowly in the morning, getting in a quick meditation and having some time for introspection before I start my day - it feels better than having to ‘achieve’ something first thing. Thanks for the video :)
I normally use an app with my friends with a list of our own habits so we can support each other, but lately it has been falling apart, some of us have been feeling a little guilt if we dont do it even though we know is good for us, I love that in your video it sounds so simple and beautiful that a habit should be something we get to do and not something we have to do (i wrote it down) im going to make dinner and reevaluate my habits and make it what i need now
I love this challenge is my new life. I absolutely love it. Although I started it late the things I have learned have made my life so much easier. However, I think what I love most is that the challenge really help me go back to my word of the year which is, "CORE"- the central or most important part of something. Thank you Jules :D
This challenge has been so helpful in doing a life audit. I have never done something like this where it goes into so many different aspects of my life. Thank you so much for doing this challenge it has been so incredibly helpful in organizing my life as a whole.
Please create a video about those MODES on your phone 🤩 When you showed the screen I thought that looked so cool and helpful but I wouldn’t know where to begin with setting it up
It’s so important for us creatives to have some FEEL good routines throughout the day… I’ve recently been also focusing on 5-6 non-negotiable things I feel would move the dial forward in my business by being consistent. At the end, you talked about your calendar. Do you have a video on the consistent things you do to grow your business? This videos have been truly inspiring! Thanks for creating!
I think this is my fav video so far. I love the idea of having a morning routine but always thought it had to be complex. I love the idea of non negotiable. The bare minimum. Keep the tips coming - you have so many great ones! ☺️
Love the reminder about being stuck in the doing... My morning routine is constantly changing, but I appreciate the reminder that it's just about intention. How you want to feel. Things that are an absolute must.
I also just had the same realization about classpass and am on my last month! Did find several great studios thanks to them. Excited to evaluate my routine further!
It was so calm just watching this. I 😍 your points about to do and to donts and giving myself grace to find what makes me feel good. I've enjoyed this 4 week challenge and look forward to more. Thanks Jules!!
I just started using a habit tracker in Notion this year and it’s been working well for me! I’m now going to start thinking about making a self-care routine to prioritize myself and my happiness. Thank you for your videos Jules! 🤗
Have been so stuck in the "doing" lately so this was incredibly helpful in resetting. The habit stacking is a HUGE help in my routine reset. Thanks, Jules!
I just found your channel today and I absolutely love everything about it. You are so calming & inspiring. Can't wait to see your channel keep growing !!
As someone who loves having a morning and evening routine it was so great to be reminded that IT'S OKAY to have days where you just stick to the basics and that ultimately the routines are there to serve you so to do what feels best. Thank you!!!
My routines have been so wacky with a 10 month old baby! Our first baby and it’s been pretty eye opening how much I’ve lost MY personal routines that properly refuel me and Inspire me. This video was the best prompt to look into the positive changes that are needed! ♥️
The “to don’t” list concept is super impactful! For a chronic over-doer, it’s always easy to pile up my morning routine with tons of actions and habits that quickly become unrealistic. I have an easier time scaling back. Thank you for another great video! ✨
Realizing the difference between sticking to a routine because it helps me feel better and forcing myself to do it has already been a huge thing this year. I love how this video helps to think about how I want to feel, but leaves wiggle room to adjust based on what my mind or body needs. Such an interesting balance!
I absolutely love your suggestion of including my routines in my calendar. I am SO big on using my Google calendar for events and work related stuff, but not once did I think about including my routines in it. I honestly think that I'll be able to follow through and stick to my routines by doing that since my Google calendar is like a feel good check list for me!
Very helpful! I've recently moved into a new apartment and very suddenly realized my previous routines/rituals were not working anymore. I'm excited to try implementing this next week ... also trying orange theory!!!
I LOVE the idea of the morning “to don’t” list and the personalized morning routine focus within the iPhone. I think those are two brilliants ways to make our morning routine a little easier 😊 I’m such a sucker for the snooze button in the morning when I KNOW I feel better without that dang snooze button. Oh and habit stacking, that is genius! I have started my habit tracker in my notion hub as well. Thank you thank you thank you for putting this chaos to calm challenge together. It has been so beautiful to work through these with you ♥️
I tend to be over-ambitious and “maximize” my morning routine with too many to-do’s. I loved the reminder that routines don’t need to be static and shouldn’t feel like a chore!
I have been struggling with forming a realistic routine that I look forward to every day for years. These tips are really great, and I am excited to do a little audit of what I do in the mornings and make those changes. Also, thanks for the realness at the end, I often find myself in pj’s watching kdramas every Sunday morning 😂 this challenge has seriously been so great, and I am excited to move forward in this year with all of these wonderful tips and tricks!
"something you HAVE to do versus something you GET to do" -- I loved this! Love the ideas to have a digital habit tracker too! Thank you for a great challenge! I enjoyed all of it!
Loved this last one. I struggle to form habits around routines and the instinct is to be hard on myself for being lazy. The prompt to consider how you want to FEEL changes a lot about what I want to do each day. You getting up at 6am (and now 6:30) is still so impressive to me though, I really struggle to stick to my routine in winter when it's dark and cold, so props to you!
I love the amount of grace you show yourself and how you prioritize making things work for you instead of the other way around. Thanks always for the wonderful videos Jules :)
Love the idea of leaning into weekends as a time to relax and improvising with what feels good (especially with letting go of routine elements that no longer work for us!)
This video gets me SO excited to reset my morning routine after me and my partner move into a house in February. We are currently cramped into an apartment and do not have the indoor or outdoor space to work out, but our new place has tons of space for that. I truly can't wait to get my body moving again, it is so integral to having a healthy, dynamic routine for me!! I am wondering if you'd ever do a video/short video on your Tonal, and how you like it or what you don't like about it? We might buy one and you're one of the only people I know who has one! Would love to hear more about it sometime whether it's a short reel on IG or something longer on here. Thank you for these last four weeks of phenomenal content!!
*I will definitely try some of these tips to pinpoint more on how I fell with my morning routine, when I try to hard to be productive I find myself sometimes getting sidetracked.* 💕
I’m definitely a creature of habit and love a routine and this totally has me motivated to revamp my routines and add in things in a more actionable way ☺️
So many things to love about this specific challenge! I haven't thought about the things I don't like or habits that are sometimes existent and aren't fulfilling my needs. By following my "don't's" as well I feel like I'm going to start setting some healthy boundaries with my routine. Thanks Jules! ☺️💕✌🏻
Over the past two years, I’ve started looking at different habits in the morning and evening to start and end my day well. I always feel great when I’m following it but I’ve been out of practice these past couple of weeks. Thanks for the nudge to take another look at my habits and adjust as needed ☺️
The very beginning of this video spoke to me right away because I have been caught into routines that are too complicated and then it turns into guilt. Just from collecting routines from different people instead of asking myself what makes me feel good. I’m so excited to have built a more personal routine with the help of this video. Thank you Jules! ❤️🌱
I've loved following along for this challenge! And am definitely the same way with Mon-Fri being more structured and the weekends being more of a flexible free-for-all. Helps so much!
This is helpful--with a 3 year old and 19 month old, my morning routine has been non-existent, and they have been my alarm clock. However, I'm hoping to change that this year!
I really appreciated the advice of thinking of what you don’t want to do! Also love the idea that this routine should be something you look forward to, it’s not just something to be endured. I always like that Jules encourages compassion with yourself as you begin implementing your routine. It’s all about the journey and not perfection.
Loved this challenge too! I really like how you gave us things to consider when creating a routine and hearing that you don't have to stick to it so rigidly on the weekends which has always made me feel disappointed that I didn't do it on Saturdays/Sundays. Thank you for this guidance!
I loved everything about this challenge! I have started using Notion to help with habits and now just need to get into the habit of checking my habit tracker each day. Thank you so much for sharing your tips with us!
I love the morning routine I have (when I’m not traveling) but this year, I really want to prioritize my evening routine and your videos have given me a lot of helpful ways to think about it!
This year was the first time I started having a morning routine. It’s small and not where I want it to be yet, but I’m inspired to make a routine that serves me. Thanks Jules!
This challenge has been such a good way to start of 2022! I will definitely be returning to watch these videos throughout the year when I started to feel stuck in a funk. Thank you💛
Jules, I wanted to THANK YOU for these videos! They all were so beautifully made, SO interesting and very informative! Felt like a breath of fresh air. Thank you for your hard, but honest work and for all the content you make!
Have loved participating in the Chaos to Calm Challenge! Finally feel like I got my shiz together and feeling much more productive without being stressed. Thank you for creating these challenges and making awesome videos full of helpful tips & tricks ✨
Thank you, Jules for making this Calm challenge. I will keep going back to these videos for sure! it tremendously helped me during my move (unpacking too) into the big city. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you for this one, Jules! What a great reminder that we can reassess and reset a routine. I love getting re-inspired and renewing that spark to want to get up and start my day the right way! :)
This challenge has been such a godsend in showing me where to start to getting calm into my life. The lists are so helpful. Finally feeling more calm and collected! Thank you!
Gahhh, maybe I should try gua sha in my morning routine, I always feel so lazy to do it at night. =P These challenge videos have been really helpful and I already know I'm going to go back to review some again. Also wanted to say I totally ordered some Nekohama matcha after seeing you share about it and reading about their story. Excited to try! Thanks again for bringing viewers along on your reset this month! =)
