“Long term success is a direct result of what you achieve everyday. Goals provide your daily routine.” — Rick Pitino
Human beings are inherently lazy. We’d much rather spend our time on something enjoyable instead of high-value but beneficial activities that are considered boring.
When we think about the word routine, it brings images of monotony and boredom to mind. This is why we have so many shortcuts in life and ways to hack things to get the results we want with minimal effort.
But what happens when we take things too far? Even though hacks can be useful in certain situations, they can also have a negative impact on our lives if used too frequently. For example, if you only go on random days or when you feel like it, you will never see any real results.
The same goes for eating unhealthy food because it’s faster than preparing a healthy meal or taking pills instead of eating right and exercising regularly.
But what if there was another way? What if there was a way to make everything easier without taking away from its benefits? This is where routines come into play.
Routines provide structure, and structure is one of the most important things we need as humans to lead a balanced life. Routines help us achieve our goals by making them more measurable and achievable.
A good routine can help you get through each day with less stress and anxiety because you know what’s coming next in your life. Moreover, it sets up the right conditions for other habits to flourish in your life.
A consistent routine helps you sleep better, eat healthier, and stay productive throughout your day. It also allows you to build healthy habits that will last you a lifetime.
That doesn’t mean routines are easy to start or stick to. In fact, many good routines won’t become a habit until you practice them consistently for months. Some experts say 66 days is enough to make new habits stick.
“Routinize the routine. The things that aren’t important to you, whether it’s breakfast or your commute, try to do them with the least energy possible so that leaves you with more energy for other things,” says Robert Pozen.
