Resilient Seeker Coaching | Ross Raymond Nunamaker

TRSS 7: A New Normal

Beginning in the third week of September (starting Monday the 16th), I was getting in a basic routine. Waking at the same time, having a nutrition drink and getting off to work around 7:30 a.m.

I’d bring a bottled drink to school and for dinner I’d have a prepackaged dinner so I’d know exactly how much sodium I was taking in.

The easiest way to meet my diet goals was to eat very basic day in and day out. I didn’t think much about doing much of anything except sleeping, getting up on time, and eating the right food to keep me in line.

The Nazareth High School Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet was coming up the next week. I’m a member of the committee and serve as the MC at the event. My time was spent this week preparing my remarks.

I like to script everything in advance. In this way it is all well timed and consistent.

Years ago I had the opportunity to hear a presentation by Dr. C. Everett Koop. He was the Surgeon General under President Ronald Reagan and became a household name through his efforts combating AIDS and Tobacco use,  He provided an overview of medicine and treatments through his career which was amazing. 

What I took away from this, ironically, was his approach to presenting. Despite knowing his content, he walked up to the podium with a three ring binder. Each page was in a plastic cover and the font was blown up and had large line spaces so he could easily read it.

I do this now for every presentation I make and it is extremely helpful. 

We all have routines. Most we ‘fall into’. It was during this time in my life when I first had an intentional routine. 

I started simple, when I went to bed and when I woke up. Leaving for work and returning from it were just as easy. Working my eating in around these came next.

I’ve come to rely on my routine and it has become much more complex, but it is vital to my well-being.

Routines allow you to place a focus on what is essential. These can assist the individual in growing toward the person they want to become, but they must be used, evaluated, and revised as you progress or you will simply be doing the same thing over and over without changing.

My simple routine evolved over time and allowed me to meet my goals and progress toward my true self.

Lessons Learned

Start with small manageable chunks correcting the most needed areas. As you achieve positive results adapt your routines to meet your upcoming goals.

Question for You

Are your routines intentional or reactive? How well do they work for you? Do they lower your anxiety?