Of course I do! Big brag coming up.
On Duolingo I have a streak of 2332 days. That’s over six years.
I used to play a game on my phone called Knot Words. I had a huge streak going until I realized the only reason I played the game was to maintain my streak.
That’s how they get you. Almost everything is gamified these days. And, in most ways, that’s a good thing. Establishing a streak is a low-pressure way to create pride and self-respect around things you’re already doing or would like to do in everyday life. Once you’re on a roll, each day you add feels like a prize.
Floss your teeth. Stretch. Do the New York Times crossword puzzle. Keep that streak going. We hate to break the streak because of what’s called loss aversion.
So, maybe it’s time to add spirituality to your list of streaks. What appeals to you? Yoga? Meditation? Walking in nature? Saying an affirmation? Keeping a journal? Setting aside two minutes to feel gratitude? Pulling a tarot or oracle card for reflection?
Choose one. Put a reminder where you’ll see it. I have Duo written on each day of my planner. Or you can set an alert on your phone until you establish a habit.
Spirituality encompasses a sense of connection, meaning, and purpose, which can significantly enhance wellbeing and life satisfaction.
And streaks are really just rituals dressed up in different language. A meditation streak is the same thing as a meditation practice, just framed differently.
Whether we call it a streak, a practice, a ritual, or a ceremony, it serves the same purpose: adding structure, predictability, and meaning to our days. And who doesn’t need more of those?
