Strong Midwife Routines
Establishing strong midwife routines is essential for providing consistent and high-quality care to mothers and newborns. Effective routines encompass prenatal visits, labor and delivery support, and comprehensive postpartum care. These practices ensure that midwives can address the diverse needs of their patients, build trust, and create a supportive environment. By adhering to well-defined routines, midwives are better equipped to handle the complexities of maternal care, ultimately enhancing health outcomes and fostering the well-being of families. Let’s delve into the key elements that make up strong midwife routines.
As I like to say, our life is the repetition of all of our days, and our days are the total of all of the daily habits we develop and implement. That’s why our habits are so fundamental in our self-development and life success. Most of us, are starting our day in a rush. Having slept late the night before, we set about 5-6 alarms to be able to snooze and have an excuse to sleep a little longer, until we are left with 20 minutes to wake up, dress up, and leave the house.
We start our mornings with so much stress and overwhelm, that it makes it unlikely to enjoy the rest of the day peacefully. How would you feel if the first day of the year, you were filled with stress and anxiety? “Oh shit, if we started like that, what’s next?” Now imagine every single year getting in like that. With stress, no plans, no goals, and no time to reassess and enjoy the entrance of the new era. Well, I hate to bring it to you, but that’s what you do every morning. And trust me, it’s worse than doing it on the first day of the year (that’s just one day anyway, a lot can happen).
Be proactive
When starting new habits and routines, it’s crucial to be proactive rather than reactive. Success doesn’t come by luck; it happens because people do things differently. If you spend your day reacting to situations, that’s all you’ll ever do. Snoozing your alarm, cramming for tests, or dieting only when summer approaches won’t lead to lasting success. Being proactive in the morning means setting intentions. Plan your goals the night before and wake up as soon as your alarm rings. Read a book because you love learning, work out to stay healthy year-round, not just for summer. By being proactive, you take control of your life instead of letting it chase you. Set goals, follow through, and embrace the proactive mindset for a more fulfilling life.
Wake up naturally
Lately, there’s a lot of buzz about waking up at 5 a.m. because it supposedly boosts productivity. Personally, I think it’s unnecessary unless you truly need to. Imagine waking up at 5 a.m. just to work out, spend a few hours on your blog, and do some chores. It doesn’t make sense. Instead, consider waking up 1.5 to 2 hours before you need to start your tasks. If you need to leave by 7 a.m., then sure, waking up at 5 a.m. makes sense. But if your day starts at 9 a.m., waking up at 7 a.m. is ideal. Even on days when I have nothing planned, I prefer waking up at 8 a.m. It’s early enough to align with my natural rhythm and gives me the entire day to be productive. This approach helps me feel more connected and less overwhelmed.
Taking one hour for yourself
Taking time for yourself in the morning is vital. Waking up slowly helps manage stress and reduces overwhelm. My routine: I wake up, make my bed, do my skincare, shower, and then read a book on my balcony with coffee. This ritual is my daily joy. It’s crucial to stay off your phone during this time; it’s distracting and takes the shine away from your self-time. From personal experience, it disconnects us from ourselves. In my worst days, I wouldn’t make my bed, eat a crappy breakfast, and then watch Netflix all day. Thinking about it now is painful. That was a tough period in my life, but I’ve come out stronger. Let me know in the comments if you want to hear my story on each topic discussed. Your opinion matters a lot to me and makes everything feel more real and honest.
Meditating
Getting through life without meditation is like getting through your day without sleep. It might seem like an exaggeration, but unless you start practicing meditation daily, and harvesting it’s benefits, you won’t understand its importance. It’s like living in the city for years, not realizing the bustle and the noise, and then moving into a village, where all the peace and the bird tweets make it feel like a paradise, and you realize how horrible the city’s bustle was.
Set your body in motion
As we mentioned before, human willpower is at higher levels in the morning, and it gradually decreases as the day goes on. That’s why you should make sure to get the most challenging stuff done in the morning. Working out after a long day of working on my blog going to college and studying feels impossible. Getting it done in the morning makes me feel accomplished and more relaxed, and at the same time, it boosts my motivation to stay healthy for the rest of the day. Another great benefit is that it gives you a ton of energy and raises your mood, so I think that alone can be a good enough reason to get it done early in the day.
Planning out your day
Planning your day in the morning as a habit will contribute to your success. As we mentioned, successful people are proactive, not reactive. They plan their lives and don’t wait until the last minute to get things done. Set goals in the morning and create a to-do list. Have a plan in place. Instead of trying to remember everything you have to do and stressing out, take a piece of paper and set your tasks in chronological order. There is so much power in that; your success depends on it. You can’t succeed without a plan. Every day is a small step closer to your dreams and your success; that’s why this habit is so important.
Strong midwife routines are crucial for delivering comprehensive maternal care. From prenatal visits to labor support and postpartum care, strong routines ensure that midwives provide consistent, high-quality care.
