7/18/2023 0 Comments The Value of RoutineIn pursuit of an intentional life where you decide your own priorities, the value of routine behaviors cannot be overlooked. Good habits put your day on “autopilot” for many tasks, and you will get to the point where you rarely have to give much conscious thought to performing many tasks. Like making your bed, for example.
Two of the most powerful routines are having a consistent morning and evening set of habits. If you want to lead a deliberate life, it begins with allocating sufficient time to get your morning tasks completed and any caregiving tasks, too. You might want to get ready for your day first, and then wake up the rest of the household to keep a sharp focus on a successful start to everyone’s day, from breakfast to having everything each person needs when heading out the door. An evening routine makes sure that homework is done at a designated time, supper is planned out and - whenever possible - eaten together, the house is tidied and clothes are selected for the next day. All these basic habits are key to having “space” to take deliberate actions to meet your goals. It’s important to stick to these habits - many experts say that it only takes 21 days to form a new habit. Hang in there - you’ve got this! And for days when it just doesn’t happen, don’t beat yourself up and abandon all hope. Vow to get right back into that constructive routine so that you can experience smooth beginnings and endings to your day. That alone will reduce stress and lead to more joyful days. Once you’ve developed those good habits, add on another habit that will help you achieve your stated goal. Maybe reading a book during your last 20 minutes of the day will help you reach a goal to read a book each month, for example. Routines are the building blocks of success. In pursuit of an intentional life where you decide your own priorities, the value of routine behaviors cannot be overlooked. Good habits put your day on “autopilot” for many tasks, and you will get to the point where you rarely have to give much conscious thought to performing many tasks.. Two of the most powerful routines are having a consistent morning and evening set of habits. If you want to lead a deliberate life, it begins with allocating sufficient time to get your morning tasks completed and any caregiving tasks, too. You might want to get ready for your day first, and then wake up the rest of the household to keep a sharp focus on a successful start to everyone’s day, from breakfast to having everything each person needs when heading out the door. An evening routine makes sure that homework is done at a designated time, supper is planned out and - whenever possible - eaten together, the house is tidied and clothes are selected for the next day. All these basic habits are key to having “space” to take deliberate actions to meet your goals. It’s important to stick to these habits - many experts say that it only takes 21 days to form a new habit. Hang in there - you’ve got this! And for days when it just doesn’t happen, don’t beat yourself up and abandon all hope. Vow to get right back into that constructive routine so that you can experience smooth beginnings and endings to your day. That alone will reduce stress and lead to more joyful days. Once you’ve developed those good habits, add on another habit that will help you achieve your stated goal. Maybe reading a book during your last 20 minutes of the day will help you reach a goal to read a book each month, for example. Routines are the building blocks of success. In pursuit of an intentional life where you decide your own priorities, the value of routine behaviors cannot be overlooked. Good habits put your day on “autopilot” for many tasks, and you will get to the point where you rarely have to give much conscious thought to performing many tasks.. Two of the most powerful routines are having a consistent morning and evening set of habits. If you want to lead a deliberate life, it begins with allocating sufficient time to get your morning tasks completed and any caregiving tasks, too. You might want to get ready for your day first, and then wake up the rest of the household to keep a sharp focus on a successful start to everyone’s day, from breakfast to having everything each person needs when heading out the door. An evening routine makes sure that homework is done at a designated time, supper is planned out and - whenever possible - eaten together, the house is tidied and clothes are selected for the next day. All these basic habits are key to having “space” to take deliberate actions to meet your goals. It’s important to stick to these habits - many experts say that it only takes 21 days to form a new habit. Hang in there - you’ve got this! And for days when it just doesn’t happen, don’t beat yourself up and abandon all hope. Vow to get right back into that constructive routine so that you can experience smooth beginnings and endings to your day. That alone will reduce stress and lead to more joyful days. Once you’ve developed those good habits, add on another habit that will help you achieve your stated goal. Maybe reading a book during your last 20 minutes of the day will help you reach a goal to read a book each month, for example. Routines are the building blocks of success. With a joyful heart, Mrg Simon mrg.simon@designed2stick.com 605-929-1493
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*Designed 2 Stick and Mrg Simon do not offer legal services. Mrs. Simon does not accept legal clients or provide legal advice.