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Rituals for Resilience | Daily Habits to Stay Grounded and Thrive

April 26, 20255 min read

Create Sacred Moments in the Middle of Everyday Chaos—these intentional habits are designed to nourish your mind, body, and soul

Life is loud.

The laundry piles up, the phone won’t stop buzzing, and your brain is already five tabs deep before your feet hit the floor.

Sound familiar?

I used to move through my day in full-blown reaction mode—until I realized I wasn’t just tired… I was disconnected.

What changed everything for me?

Rituals. Not routines. Not productivity hacks. Sacred, simple, soul-nourishing moments that help me reset, reconnect, and protect my peace. I don’t do them perfectly. I don’t do them to be impressive. I do them because they keep me well—in my mind, body, and spirit.

Here’s a look into what those daily rituals actually look like for me—and how they’ve completely transformed how I show up in my life.

Mindful breathing outdoors for mental clarity

🌞 Morning Ritual: Tune In, Wake Up, Align

My morning is no longer a race to get out the door or catch up with the world. It’s a time to come back to myself.

Before I speak to anyone else, I speak to my body.

I begin with deep breathing and gentle movement—stretching, rolling out tight spots, and checking in to see what feels off. If something’s tight, I’ll pause, breathe into it, and do a “tighten and release” to signal safety and release tension.

It’s not fancy. It’s felt.

Once I feel connected to my body, I shift to the mind and spirit.

I say a positive phrase out loud—something I want to be true or feel true that day:

“I am healthy and whole.”

“My body functions the way it should.”

“Today is going to be a good day.”

I repeat it while visualizing myself moving through the day aligned with that truth. And then? I keep saying it throughout the day whenever I need to come back to center.

This combo of movement, breath, affirmation, and visualization isn’t just self-care—it’s self-leadership.

🧘‍♀️ Midday Reset: Realignment Over Hustle

Let’s be honest—life doesn’t slow down midday. But I do.

My reset isn’t rigid. It’s responsive—I do what my body and mind need.

That might look like:

A healthy snack

A warm cup of coffee

Putting on a heating pad and watching a favorite show

Sitting still and gently checking in with my breath It’s not about productivity—it’s about peace.

I also take time to check my thoughts as they come up.

If I catch something negative, anxious, or untrue, I pause. I ask:

“Is this helpful? Is it true?”

If not, I replace it with a thought that is true and supportive.

This practice has completely changed how I move through hard days. I don’t just reset my body—I reset my mind.

🌙 Evening Ritual: Reflect, Release, Receive

My nights are sacred now—and not just because I protect my sleep. I’ve built a ritual that helps me fully let go of the day so I can rest, not just collapse.

Here’s what that looks like:

I rub my body with oil, slowly and intentionally. It grounds me and reminds me: This body is safe. This body is mine.

I read my Bible and reflect—sometimes just a verse, sometimes a full chapter. I sit quietly and clear my mind of anything that’s trying to follow me into sleep.

And the best part? I actually sleep. Like, deeply. I dream again. For years, I didn’t. I was too tense, too wired, too stuck in surface sleep. Now, my rituals are the invitation my nervous system needs to truly let go.


🧠 Why These Rituals Work: The Subconscious Shift

These aren’t just habits. They’re healing.

Each of these practices—breathing, affirming, stretching, replacing thoughts, oiling your body, reading Scripture—is a message to your subconscious: “You are safe. You are supported. You can soften now.”

Your subconscious learns through repetition and emotion. So the more you show up for yourself with kindness and intention, the more your inner world starts to believe you—and behave accordingly.

🪴 Tiny Habits That Have Big Impact

None of this requires a massive life overhaul. It started with a few small changes I could actually stick with. Here are a few you can steal:

Stretch while brushing your teeth

Repeat a power phrase while driving or cooking

Use your heating pad on purpose, as a ritual not a reaction

Swap doomscrolling for one verse before bed

Ask yourself, “Is that thought even true?” at least once a day

The magic isn’t in doing everything. It’s in doing something—consistently, intentionally, with love

💬 Final Thoughts: Your Rituals Are Your Roots

If there’s one thing I’ve learned on this journey, it’s this:

👉 You don’t need a 90-minute morning routine, a silent retreat in Bali, or a library of self-help books to feel better.

You need five intentional minutes. Repeated. Consistently. With love

Your rituals are the invisible threads holding you together when everything else feels like it’s falling apart. They’re the quiet “I got you” that your future self will thank you for.

So if life feels chaotic, start small:

One breath.

One stretch.

One kind phrase.

One moment of stillness.

✨ You don’t need more time. You need more intention.

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🌿 Lastly---

You are not broken. You are not behind. You are simply in the middle of becoming.

Every step you take—every pause, every breath, every moment of awareness—is a radical act of reclaiming your life.

💜 If you’re ready to take this deeper, start with my free 3-Step Guide to Finding Yourself Again. It’s a gentle, powerful path back to your peace, purpose, and self.

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You deserve to feel like you again—and I’m right here with you.

Your healing matters. Your peace matters. You matter.

With love,
Tammy


Tammy Kinchen Collins is more than an empowerment coach—she’s a chronic illness warrior, cycle-breaker, and guide for women ready to rise beyond their pain. After years of navigating fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and deep personal loss, Tammy reclaimed her life—and now she helps other women do the same.
Through mindset healing, subconscious rewiring, and soul-led support, she teaches women how to break free from survival mode and finally feel safe, seen, and strong in their story.
Tammy is on a mission to show women they are more than a diagnosis—and it’s never too late to rewrite your life.
📍Follow Tammy for real talk, healing tools, and the unfiltered journey to living fully again.

Tammy Collins

Tammy Kinchen Collins is more than an empowerment coach—she’s a chronic illness warrior, cycle-breaker, and guide for women ready to rise beyond their pain. After years of navigating fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and deep personal loss, Tammy reclaimed her life—and now she helps other women do the same. Through mindset healing, subconscious rewiring, and soul-led support, she teaches women how to break free from survival mode and finally feel safe, seen, and strong in their story. Tammy is on a mission to show women they are more than a diagnosis—and it’s never too late to rewrite your life. 📍Follow Tammy for real talk, healing tools, and the unfiltered journey to living fully again.

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