A Daily Routine

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. . 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

• Coffee & stretches
• 7am Feed pets
• Take vitamins
• Make breakfast/read newspaper
• Work @computer
• Check weather and email
• Review calendar and to-do list
• Do important work & stay focused
• 10:30am aerobic workout

Noon lunch/rest

Afternoon

• Errands
• Review progress and stay on track
• Do routine tasks
• Be aware, stay hydrated
• Learn something
• Cool down and wrap up
• Clear desk
• Review today and plan tomorrow

Evening

• 6pm Fix dinner/cleanup
• Connect with family
• Lift weights and do posture exercises when watching tv
• Lock up for the night
• Wash up/brush teeth
• Read

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

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