In the morning:

For 30 minutes, turn off all technology (not muted, not silenced, not on do-not-disturb). Make yourself a strong cup of coffee or tea. Find a good place to sit. Begin by praying these words from the Psalms aloud: “Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! See if there be in wicked way in me and lead me in the way everlasting!” Then… be still. No writing. No talking. Nothing. For 30 minutes.

At noon:

Spend 10 minutes in silence and solitude.

In the evening:

Do the Daily Examen.

• Acknowledge how God’s presence was with you through the day. Although the day may seem confusing, ask God to bring you clarity and understanding.
• Count your blessings and give thanks. Pay attention even to the small details of the day – God was in every part of your day.
• Pay attention to your emotions. What can you learn about yourself from God as you review your emotions from the day?
• Choose one feature of the day and pray from it. Ask the Holy Spirit to direct you to something during the day that God thinks is particularly important.
• Look forward to tomorrow. Ask God to give you light for tomorrow’s challenges.