There is benefit in having a daily routine. These often simple yet essential tasks keep us on the right track. It is interesting to see how others arrange their days. (See the articles listed at the end of this post.) But just as we must each find a productivity system that works best for us, everyone needs their own daily routine for their unique life. Getting started on a task or a day is often the hardest part. Once a routine is in place, it becomes an automatic way to begin. The idea is to free up brain cells that can be used for more creative pursuits. Of course, the occasional shake-up adds variety and invites inspiration.
Optimize Your Day With the Science of Productivity and Run Your Day Like an Athlete. Scheduling with Time Blocking and Focus Themes can be helpful to design a daily routine that works well for you. Include practices that have been shown to increase happiness & well-being to really make Positive Shift Happen.
I often practice a standing meditation as part of my daily routine to touch on all of the senses while stretching and breathing deeply.
Daily Schedule (pdf)
Grab your favorite printable daily form and design a routine that works for you. Remember to consider your defaults and make them work for you. I am fortunate to have more freedom and flexibility now, but generally follow these routines.
Morning
“If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I’m going to do?” -Steve Jobs
“What will I do today that’s worth talking about tomorrow?” – Montel Williams
Waking up (videos at my Routine Youtube playlist)
- Breathe
- Embrace courage
- Charge phone and energize
- Have a healthy breakfast
- Add a peaceful video [Summer, Fall, Winter]
- Move with tai chi, yoga, stretches
- Prepare for the day
- Start with uplifting music
Getting going
- Focus on important work
- Review calendar, priorities, and to-do list
- Action steps for AIMs
- Motion creates motivation
- Email, daily tasks, and themes
- Sustain focus with breaks and exercise
Noon lunch/rest
Afternoon
- Be aware, stay hydrated
- Review progress and stay on track
- Add routine tasks and errands
- Kick up the music
- Examine results and plan tomorrow
- Start to cool down and clear desk
Evening
- Dinner and cleanup
- Easy, calming music
- Conversation and connection
- Include weightlifting and posture exercises when watching tv
- Dedicate time to reading and preparation for tomorrow
- Establish habits to relax and unwind
- Doors locked, wash up/brush teeth
What does your daily routine look like?
See also
- Run Your Day Like an Athlete at Dailyplanit.com
- How Mundane Routines Produce Creative Magic at 99u
- Daily Routines of 7 Famous Entreprenuers and How to Design Your Own Master Routine at Bufferapp
- 10 Things to do every work day at Inc.
- 16 Things You Should Do at the Start of Every Work Day at Forbes
- 16 Things You Should Do at the End of Every Work Day at Forbes
- 8 Good Morning Questions that Create Happiness at Marc and Angel Hack Life
- 10 Things Happy People Do Every Morning at powerofpositivity.com
- 5 Morning Rituals to Keep You Productive All Day Long at Entrepreneur.com
- How to Design the Perfect Morning Routine at High Existence
- Morning Routine of Self-care at Becomingbetter.org
- Practical Routines to Maximize Creativity with Arthur Brooks at Youtube
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My daily routine is different every day because my schedule is different. But I try as much as possible to start the day reading my Bible, showering, eating & reading the news and then tidy and sweep the house. In the afternoon I usually work on my blog and make dinner. In the evening I sit on the couch with my husband and watch some tv and quilt and plan the next day. I wish I could be more consistent with my routine but it just isn’t possible. I have my grandkids a lot and they don’t lend themselves well to a routine. Oh, well. They’re only little once. I work my routine in the best I can.
I’m still thinking of ways to improve my daily routines. I might try listening to the song “Good Morning” by Mandisa to get off to a good start! There are always new things to try, and sometimes we have to respond to what life throws at us.
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