I’m pretty sure my days would be far less productive without my morning routine.

It helps me start my day off on the right foot, so I thought I’d share some ways a routine can help simplify YOUR life.

Why routine?

Just this year I have fallen in love with routines. They’re the perfect middle ground between a schedule and unstructured time. They give you the freedom to make easy adjustments while keeping things pretty “normal.”

Why not a schedule?

There’s certainly a place for schedules, but some people find them too rigid. Or, if you’re like me, you might just be in a season of life where a set schedule doesn’t work well – like with a baby!

That’s why I like routine so much. It sets a rhythm for the day without being bound by exact times. That being said, were rarely more than an hour or so off day to day.

What is a routine?

A routine is simply an order in which you do things.

For example, a morning routine could look something like this:

• Wake up
• Eat breakfast
• Take care of pets
• Shower
• Dress

And a routine for the rest of the morning (with kids) could look something like this:

• Playtime
• Nap while mom does housework
• TV time while mom works
• Outside play

Here’s a video about my routine:

How will a routine simplify my life?

When you get used to a certain routine you can do it almost automatically. It makes it so much easier to keep up with daily tasks.

Furthermore, it simplifies the rhythm of your day – you know pretty much what your day will look like, even with different things going on. It goes easily along with time blocking to simplify your day.

How to Create a Routine

To create a routine, start by listing out the things you’d like to accomplish. Then put them in order.

Then comes the harder part.. Turning it into a habit. But if you follow your list for several days in a row, it becomes easier and easier to stick to.

The power of habit

A lot of experts say it takes at least 21 days for something to become a habit. That’s 3 weeks of going through your routine before it becomes a habit. But you can do it!

You can motivate yourself with a reward at the end of the 21 days, and as a bonus you’ll also have a productive routine in place.

Putting routines in place throughout your day can provide flexible structure, motivated, and a simpler, less stressful life.

So what routine are you going to create first?

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