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How to Add Productive Routine to Your Day

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Home Stager with Healthyhappyimpactful.com

"You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine." - John C. Maxwell

While many think of routine as a boring cousin to adventure, the truth is that your small daily actions make up a tremendous amount of your life in the long run. 

So, what are the actions you do without thinking? Are you reaching for donuts every morning? Or giving yourself space to wake up well?

The small things MATTER and creating an intentional routine morning and night can help push out bad habits.

*(See this morning chart for routine help with kids)

As for adults, these tiny changes can help you set up a more productive and nurturing routine.

1. Figure Out What You Need

First things first, decide what you'd like to add to your life. Is it daily yoga? Time for prayer and meditation? A morning smoothie? Decide on the habits you would benefit from MOST and make a list of 3-5 actions.

2. Add to An Existing Good Routine Habit

Now, start with one new activity and add it directly after something you already do.

For example, if you'd like to put on lotion in the mornings, do it immediately after you brush your teeth and before you leave the bathroom. This eliminates as much friction as possible so you'll continue. When it comes to new habits, easier is always better.

3. Give Yourself Space (& Time)

Now, move around your schedule or get up earlier. This gives you extra space in the mornings and evenings. These are the best times to implement a routine, and you won't be able to do great things if you're always crunched for time.

4. Keep Going

And finally, add one new positive action to your routine at a time, and before you know it you'll have a super productive, rocking routine that makes you feel amazing and bookmarks another amazing day.

 

Comments (2)

Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Jennifer and love John Maxwell quote.  You have some great tips to share with us here in the Rain.

 

Apr 15, 2021 11:44 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi Jennifer,   Some parts of my routine are easy and work well, whereas, other things in my routine definitely need tweaking.  Thanks for the suggestions - I am sure these will help!

Apr 15, 2021 08:41 PM