The Power Of Rituals: Mastering Your Day With Intentional Rituals With Tamara Castelo

I recently read the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. If you haven’t read that book, definitely check it out. As I was finishing up this book, I was introduced to my guest today, Tamara Castelo. Tamara has written several books, but it’s her most recent work, The Power of Rituals, that caught my eye.When I think of rituals, I originally thought of witchy or woo-woo. That was a bit closed-minded. And I was wrong. My conversation taught me that rituals are simply habits with intention. There is a mindfulness behind the habit. I wanted to have Tamara on to share that we can and will show up better at work with selecting the right rituals for us. All of a sudden, that cup of coffee you have each morning becomes part of the way you take care of yourself. You feel better prepared to tackle your day and are more productive as a result. And it all started with how you drank your cup of coffee a bit differently that morning. You did it with intention. Maybe you journal a bit. Maybe you took a few deep breaths. Whatever you do, these small rituals can make a difference.During our conversation, Tamara and I also discussed:Why are rituals important in our lives and at work?What led Tamara to study Chinese Medicine. She also clarified it’s more than acupuncture.What the three Ayurvedic body types are – vata, pitta, and kapha and the main characteristics of each.How all of these ties into better health and as a result, a more powerful existence, both personally and professionally.And I even asked Tamara for some help on where to travel when I go to Portugal. I haven’t gone yet, but Lisbon and Porto are definitely on my list.