Create your Slow Sparkles Simple Daily Routine
- Maria Aldana
- Dec 12, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 12, 2025
When I was working in the fashion industry in New York City, one of the first jobs that I had was during New York Fashion Week and the designer that I was working for was preparing for their runway show. Each day was filled with various tasks; running around the city picking up garments from manufacturers, looking for last-minute fabric samples, dropping off garments to magazine publications, helping with sewing beading on some of the runway dresses, and more. We stayed at the office until after hours, and often the designer would order food for us. I thought to myself, “this is what you need to do to become successful”. Work all day and night, until you get it all done. Fast forward a couple years later, when I was working on my clothing brand as a new Mom, I would stay up all night after my son fell asleep and work on my clothing pieces, sewing all night until 5am. I thought to myself the same words as when I was interning in NYC. This mindset eventually led to burnout and panic attacks from not taking care of my mind or body.
I believe that our health comes first before anything, and I eventually developed the mindset that our state of mind and overall well-being is a priority. To produce excellent work or to produce new creations, our minds and bodies need to be nourished first. As life is always unpredictable, establishing a routine that allows us to focus on self-care can be difficult. However, if one has a baseline of what their dream ideal morning or evening routine would be, they can choose simple activities that bring them back to themselves, to balance out their day.
Introducing the Slow Sparkles Simple Daily Routine Worksheet
Of course, life can feel overwhelming when our days are packed with endless tasks and distractions. That's why I created the Slow Sparkles Simple Daily Routine Worksheet—a gentle, practical tool designed to help you slow down, stay grounded, and bring a little sparkle into your everyday life.
Why a Daily Routine Matters
A mindful daily routine helps us slow down, notice small joys, and move through the day with less noise in our mind. The Slow Sparkles Simple Daily Routine Worksheet is designed to make this easy—it can help you design a gentle structure that balances productivity with presence. It isn't a strict routine, it is a guide that can help you identify what works best when you need to remind yourself to take a break.
Why Slow Sparkles?
Slow Sparkles is all about embracing intentional living, despite the busy-ness our day can bring while juggling multiple duties. (Working a full-time 9-5 job, a full-time creator/business owner, being a parent, juggling school and work). It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most with clarity and calm.
What Is the Slow Sparkles Worksheet?
The worksheet is a two‑page guide that helps you:
Set your intention: Begin the day with a clear focus or affirmation.
Plan sparkle moments: Identify small joys you want to notice (sunlight, a warm drink, a smile).
Balance tasks and rest: Organize essential to‑dos alongside mindful pauses.
Reflect at night: End the day with gratitude and awareness of what surprised you.
How to Create your own Simple Daily Routine
How to Use It
Print or download the worksheet.
Fill it out each morning.
Keep it visible throughout the day as a gentle reminder to slow down and sparkle.
Why It Works
When you simplify your routine and add intentional moments of joy, you can increase your productivity, and have a clearer mind. The Slow Sparkles routine helps you feel less stressed and more aligned with what matters in your day.
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