A Practice Inspired by My Camera Roll

Recently, I have been learning about the neural pathways in my brain. As I develop routine behaviors in my life, such as driving, my brain responds by strengthening the neural pathways for this activity and eventually the activity becomes automatic. Neural pathways also allow for my thoughts to spin in familiar patterns until I put active effort into changing them. In scrolling through my camera roll, I find that I routinely take pictures of the sunset because pretty skies make me smile :)

Despite my tendency to live in routine, I would like to change some of my habits. I am proud of myself for my recent consistency in working out and intellectually challenging myself through reading and listening to wellness-related topics. However, in the emotional realm, I want to wake up less anxious and show more patience to my husband (of 2 months!😄).

Here’s my challenge to you: Read through each dimension of wellness below, paired with a pretty Texas sunset photo, and notice which dimensions you’re satisfied with and which you’re not so satisfied with.