What are Routines and How Can They Benefit You
Routines are a sequence of actions that we do repeatedly. A series of activities performed regularly at a particular time, in a particular way.
Simply, a routine is a set of activities, actions and behaviours when implemented help shape, balance and maintain our lifestyle.
Examples are everyday activities, such as brushing our teeth, doing a daily morning run, or following office procedures.
A routine can be repeated as frequently as needed, daily, monthly, with the aim of helping us be more productive, organized and focused.
A daily work routine is a set of behaviours and actions aimed at accomplishing tasks in the most efficient way when undertaken regularly. The weekly shopping, taking the dog for a daily walk, or monthly Team Reporting Meeting, it’s about getting things done in an orderly and efficient way!
The Benefits of Effective Routines include:
- providing structure in our daily activities that can help in reducing stress, lack of concentration and anxiety.
- can help in times of uncertainty and unpredictability by giving us direction and meaning.
- helps reduce the need to plan on a daily basis by taking the guesswork out of what is needed to be done.
- saves time by predetermining your schedule, allowing you to prioritize tasks
- you are more engaged in the task and disciplined avoiding distractions
- helps achieve your goals by building in practice and repetition needed to attain them
- sleep routine and habits can help reduce stress, supporting better mental health and wellbeing
How Routines Can Help You Enhance Productivity
- By following a routine, you already have a schedule that plans out your day.
- This saves time wasting allowing you to be more efficient and productive.
- You are more organised and energised as you already know what to do next rather than spending time making decisions.
By building effective routines into your lifestyle you too can gain the benefits listed above!
Find and follow the Routine that is Right for you when you decide what you want out of life.
7 Steps to Starting a New Routine and Tips for Sticking To It!
- Decide your task goal. What do you want to do, change or achieve
- Design your routine setting small achievable goals
- Plan, be prepared, allow sufficient time and resources
- Make it enjoyable
- Track your progress
- Reward yourself
- Repetition is the key
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