Memento Mori and appreciating life in Wine Country

I must admit, my initial plan for this post was something along the lines of “what to do when you have one night in Healdsburg.” I was going to share a hotel recommendation, perhaps review a couple of trendy restaurants, cover a hike. But during my 24 hours in Wine Country, I realized that the topic of memento mori seemed more relevant.

Windsor Wine Country
The view from the trails in Foothill Regional Park, Windsor, CA
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How to set up a daily routine for productivity and wellness

As we kick off 2021, it seems like a good time to re-evaluate our routines to make sure they are still serving us. It’s easy to get in a rut where we just continue our usual patterns. But instead of just chugging along, let’s use this time to discard what’s not working and try out some new habits. This is the kind of new year’s “resolution” I can get behind- no rejection of carbs or commitments to run 15 miles a week in sight! And my daily routine may give you some ideas for making 2021 your best year yet.

I like to think of my daily routine as doing two things: First, helping me kick start my productivity for the rest of the day and second, bringing me ever closer to feeling healthy and well. And I can see myself doing most of these activities for the rest of my life (as long as they continue to make me feel good about my progress!)

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