Hi, everybody.
I write about routine quite often, but it’s really important to me. So here I go again, writing about it. Do I routinely write about routine?
My routine does vary. I promise you. I don’t do the same exact shit every single day, but I do make sure to knock a few things off my list each and every day. What does this do for me? Well, it tells me that I’m still on track. That I’m not losing my shit and I’m not a piece of shit. It reminds me of the progress I make throughout the day. It reminds me, even when I’m down and out, that I can get shit done.
It may be a small part of life but I truly think it’s important one. Now, a routine isn’t for everyone. I’ve known plenty people in the past that a routine does the exact opposite for them. It stresses them out. Makes them feel boxed in. All that jazz. For me, it’s different.
So, what do I make sure to include in my daily routine?
- Blog (even if I don’t have much to write about… as you’ve seen)
- Dog walk (sometimes 2x, sometimes 3x)
- Workout and/or coaching (sometimes light, most of the time heavy)
- SOMETHING for breakfast (yogurt, toast, or a full-blown American breakfast)
- 5-10 Minutes at night to sit with my dogs and just breathe
Now there’s plenty else involved. Sometimes I do a bit of graphic design. As you all know, I do hold a full-time job, too, so that’s included in the routine.
But it’s very important for me. I don’t know if you lot are mostly routine people or not, but if you are, make sure you understand the real significance in having that routine. You aren’t just “going through the motions”, you’re doing part of what makes you, you.
I wish you well. Try not to beat the shit out of yourself.
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