Calm Morning Dump : Walking And Talking To Myself

Calm Morning Dump: Walking And Talking To Myself

Part Two of Getting Ready for 2026
Who else is in good spirits and ready for the New Year to pop off? This is part two of getting my mind ready for 2026, and it starts the same way most of my mornings do lately, outside, moving, and getting myself in a good headspace.

This morning I was almost late for my walk. Thank goodness it’s Tuesday and the sun isn’t already beaming hot here in Texas. After enjoying a random week of summer weather smack dab in the middle of winter, the cold decided to show back up. And honestly, I wasn’t mad at it. That little chill in the air already had me thinking, yep, this is about to be a good day.

I call them mental morning dumps and unloads that help me set my mood before the world gets my attention. You know those things like being a wife, mom, friend, co-worker, etc. Although I love being those things to everyone else, there comes a time when I have to have my moments to laugh and talk to myself. 

Who else gets up early and takes a “morning dump” outside before starting the day? And no, not that kind of morning pooping. :)

I’m talking about self-talk, that’s the kind that puts you in a good mood before dealing with the person who cuts you off in traffic or that boss who woke up choosing chaos.

Those are my morning dumps, and I love them. I get up, hit the street, and have myself a good old-fashioned talk with myself while walking through my neighborhood. Sometimes I will drive to other places for a different city scenery, but it is a bit too cold for that now.

Also, one of my favorite things to do now is walk past clothing store windows and simply look inside. In the community where I live, I can cut through the park or stroll the streets, and everything is close enough that if I feel like sliding into a café for coffee, I can. I used to get up every day and go to the gym, until I finally realized it bored me, and it never really gave me the satisfaction I thought it would. So, I walk everywhere when I am craving for alone time by myself.

Once I realized I wasn’t trying to lose weight, I started looking for something more fun and enjoyable to do in my mornings. The funny thing is, just from walking and breathing in fresh air, I can already see a slight difference in my body.  

Walking has also helped me notice things I’d been passing by for years. Most days, I just going to work and home, and on the weekends, we usually leave the neighborhood to do something else around the city. But once walking became my new form of exercise, I discovered a new coffee brew spot, a yoga studio, and a corner store that had literally been right under my nose the whole time.

It made me realize how much of life we miss when we’re always rushing from one place to the next.

Side note: That just means I was too busy to notice the small things around me. And yes, I’m working on changing that before 2026.

After a few mornings of hitting the streets, that’s when I noticed my mood start to shift. My mental space feels calmer. I know this may sound strange to some, but walking and talking to myself really helps me. I could never do that on a treadmill at the gym because people are always looking, and I don’t need an audience for my inner conversations.lol #realtalk

My morning dumps on the streets have helped me see the beauty in the things that are already around me. More importantly, they’ve helped me speak life into myself.

Morning dumps consist of the things I say out loud to self-motivate my inner being before the day starts pulling at me.

These are the things I usually say, sometimes before I’ve even had coffee.

1. Today I’m going to speak highly of myself and of someone else.
   

2. I’m going to be on time for the craft studio, so I won’t have road rage. (Seriously, this works.)
   

3. I’ll be moving my studio to an in-home setup this year, and I’m excited about it.
   

4. I am blessed and not stressed.
   

5. Today is a good day, and I’m in control of my own feelings.
   

6. I will excel at all I do.
   

7. I can do amazing things in life.
   

8. It’s not too late to start a new adventure. #realtalk
   

9. It’s never too late to break bad habits. Still working on this one:)
   

10. I’ll be creating new accessories this year for my business
    

11. I am a good mom, wife, friend, and so much more.

I’m at a point in my life where I can’t wait for someone else to inspire or motivate me. Life moves fast, and there are things I’m still learning. Things like how to use the internet, changing career paths, and figuring out what fits me now as I am aging. Yes, a shift has happened, and that means I need to catch up to the new things that start to happen in this phase of my life.

I never thought I’d still be learning new things every day at fifty-something, but hey, that’s life, right? Yep, I was one of those kids who couldn’t wait to become a grown-up because I just knew I knew it all. Only to discover I know nothing and will forever be learning until the day I leave this earth. #realtalk

Morning dumps may not work for everybody, but I promise they relax the mind in a very real way. Try it once and let me know what you think. Anyhoo, that’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.

Do you talk to yourself, or do you let the day decide your mood? What’s one thing you tell yourself when you need a reset?

Until next time, see you in a bit!

Xo, Tangie Have a great day and don’t forget to Live Life Beyond Existing