This video was so fun to put together because it's not very often that we get to do it as a family. That's because Walker is always behind the camera. This time we set up the camera on a tripod and hit record to share our six family rituals. (Story behind the photo below...)
Rituals, health habits or traditions -- whatever you want to call them, these are important habits that we are committed to as a family. It is not about perfection however, it's about taking positive steps each day to ensure that we care for each other's wellness, and we make ita priority as a family.
Here's the video.
That photo makes me LOL because Vienna doesn't really realize she is now nearly 40lbs and jumped right on to Walker's lap and ahem... man parts! haha!
Here's a super quick summary of our family rituals
1. Movement: We walk as often as possible -- to go grocery shopping , random errands, to our local indie coffee shop, to get Walker and V a croissant! We make movement part of every day. Sometimes that means an Obe workout for me , other days it's getting my 10,000 steps.
2. Downtime: This means quiet time -- whether it's napping, reading a book or for me, practising meditation.
3. Nature: We get a dose of nature every single day. Which includes watering the flowers and caring for our herbs in our urban garden , walking or biking in our favourite green space in Toronto, High Park.
4. Eating together: Togetherness is super important to me. I grew up having a family tradition of eating at least one meal together as a family so that is something that we've made a priority. Vienna loves grabbing an affirmation card for us to read together and talk about. It's a great conversation starter.
5. Storytime: Since Vienna was born we read three books to her at bedtime. We established this routine when she was a baby and it's something we both look forward to because every 2 nights one of us gets the night off! Meaning, Walker does the bedtime routine with Vienna 2 nights and then I do it 2 nights.
6. Natural Health Supplements: Aside from eating yummy and nourishing food, we all take natural health supplements. As you might well know, Vienna takes the kid's line from Genuine Health which includes a probiotic, fish oil (it has vitamin D in it) and a gut superfoods powder (22 organic and fermented superfoods) and Walker and I take supplements as well.
What are your family rituals?
Thanks for watching and I hope to learn what rituals you have. Whether you have a family or not, rituals are important for your well-being and self-care. Most of these rituals, excluding story time were a part of my life before we had a family.
Have a great week!
Joy xo
Can you please share the supplements all of you take? Thank you
ReplySure! But my supplements are very specific to my health needs and goals so this doesn't mean that what I take, you should take. I hope that makes sense :) I take a probiotic, fish oil, vitamin D, vitamin C, astaxanthin and NAC. There are other supplements I take sporadically like enzymes, superfoods powder in my smoothie. Also, this is subject to change. What I take right now may not be what I take in 2 months from now as I'm always experimenting and adjusting according to the seasons.