How Rituals Can Positively Impact Your Life

Many simple daily rituals can positively impact your life.  

Professional athlete, Gretchen Bleiler said, “I learned a few years ago that balance is the key to a happy and successful life and a huge part of achieving that balance is to instill rituals into your everyday life – a nutritious and  balanced diet, daily exercise, time for yourself through meditation, reading, journaling, yoga, daily reflection and setting goals.”  Team Solve would certainly add “a daily puzzle ritual” to that list! 

How much time do you take for yourself each day?  If you are like most, then it’s likely too little.  A valuable part of a healthy lifestyle is to plan for 15-20 minutes both morning and evening – just for yourself.  Hey, that’s the ideal time for your Solve puzzle ritual!

Here’s a quotation about rituals from Chuck Norris, artist, actor and film producer, “Exercise, prayer and meditation are examples of calming rituals.  They have been shown to induce a happier mood and provide a positive pathway through life’s daily frustrations.”

And from Deborah Norville, journalist and businesswoman, “There is comfort in rituals, and rituals provide a framework for stability when you are trying to find answers.”

A small ritual that can generate big rewards is the power of giving.  You can turn the simple act of giving into a daily ritual – even if it’s a smile and a kind word.  Or, each day, think of one thing you are grateful for, or think of someone you appreciate.

Rituals can empower your day and change your life.  Like a regular habit of feeling gratitude and appreciation, your subconscious mind follows the script you write in your mind, whether it is a negative or positive one.   Other positive rituals can include:- affirming your goals in writing or drawing, listening to uplifting music, or listing your most important tasks for the day or week ahead.

Team Solve supports a daily puzzle ritual and we believe it is important to have a bit of time each day to enjoy downtime, to detach from electronics, away from commitments, to relax and experience the benefits of puzzle solving.  Rituals do not have to be of the highest order to improve our lives.  In fact, the surprising power of daily rituals can be found in our basic routines.

Team Solve wants to help you feel positive about your daily puzzle ritual with our regular social media posts, blogs and engaging Solve puzzle collections.  We value your feedback because it helps us to improve our service to our community of puzzle Solvers.