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There are lots of reasons tobuild a daily routine.
Keep It Simple
Dont expect to go from no routine to a complex regimen on day one.
Whether youre starting a new yoga practice orweekly cleaning schedule, go slow.
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Jeffs recommends beginning with one practice at a time.
However, one routine at a time allows you to master that routine.
Allow it to become a habit, because once its a habit it becomes so much easier.
And then you could move on to creating a new one.
By easing yourself into it, youre more likely to form new long-term habits.
Before the routine becomes second nature, help yourself by setting out reminders.
This can look a few different ways.
Or you’re able to keep it simple and use your Reminders app on your phone.
Find whatever works for you.
Create Low Barriers to Entry
Your self-reminders can also pull double duty and make your life easier.
You should hold yourself accountable, but give yourself grace when you fall short, too.
What is something that you are going to be motivated by to continue this routine?
Is it going to be purchasing something?
Is it going to be a night out somewhere?
Is it going to be an outfit?
Health Benefits of Having a Routine.Northwestern Medicine.
Habit formation following routine-based verses time-based cue planning: A randomized controlled trial.British Journal of Health Psychology.
