The Energy Reboot

Rituals, Shifts, and Habits I'm Trying to Wake Up With More Ease

Spring is here, Aries season is upon us, and there's fresh momentum in the air. But if, like me, you're craving more ease and less frenzy, it's the perfect moment for an energy reboot.

Here are some rituals, shifts, and habits I'm currently experimenting with to wake up gently but powerfully:

1. Sunrise Simulations

I am fortunate that I’ve worked from home since the pandemic, so I've swapped abrupt alarms for gradual sunrise mudges. Our younger dog has finally settled into a lazier morning, so instead of jolting awake, I now open my eyes to gentle, dawn-like light. This simple shift has dramatically eased my mornings and reduced my anxiety before my feet hit the floor.

2. Morning Pages, Simplified

I have Mercury (and Jupiter) in Gemini and my 3rd House. My Sun is also in the 3rd house. For me, writing is the best way to get in touch with myself and weed out all the junk in my head. Journaling is wonderful, but it can feel overwhelming first thing. So, I'm experimenting with simplified morning pages. Instead of three long pages, I write a quick list of intentions, gratitude, or what I'm excited about. It's short and sweet yet powerfully clarifying.

3. Intentional Breakfast Rituals

Instead of grabbing breakfast mindlessly (or not eating at all), I'm creating space for intentional nourishment. Think: jammy boiled eggs, fresh Persian cucumbers, colorful mini bell peppers, avocado slices, and crusty toast—simple Mediterranean-inspired meals that ground and delight.

4. Movement as Meditation

I had fallen off the wagon walking the dogs first thing in winter. It was tough for me to motivate to get them out, and I was really “in my head” for the past few months, ruminating on so many things. I KNOW nothing is better for me than getting out into the fresh air with them before the world awakes. I don’t wear headphones because I want to be present with my goofballs and hear the birds singing around me.

5. Aries Season Affirmations

I am an Aries Rising, which means my chart is ruled by Mars. Well, that fiery Mars is in Taurus, so it has a bit of a slower roll. To tap into the fiery but intentional Aries energy, I've created a set of affirmations:

• "I move at my own pace, and it's exactly the right speed."

• "Ease is not lazy; ease is wise."

• "Each morning is a fresh chance to lead myself first."

6. Infusing Joy, Not Hustle

This season, I'm consciously swapping hustle for joy. I'm reminding myself that efficiency doesn’t have to mean frantic energy. It can mean pleasure, delight, and spaciousness. It can also mean that, sometimes, it’s even okay to not go at other people’s pace. I’m even toying with screwing up (not intentionally) but being okay with something out of my control that I now won’t go over well.

What rituals or habits are you trying this Aries season to reboot your mornings with ease? I'd love to hear what's making your days lighter and brighter!