Written By: Coach MJ
Are you a person of routine? A list maker? Or a “fly by the seat of your pants” person? Maybe you’re somewhere in between depending on the day or the situation!
One way that helps many people reduce the everyday stresses of life is having a consistent routine.
Routine may seem boring and predictable but it allows our bodies and brains to remain in a calmer state of mind to enjoy life instead of constantly worrying about what is next.
When we build a routine that works for us we can benefit from:
Less stress due to time management!
Less stress of “when will I get things done” by learning to plan out when they could be done and to allow yourself to have more time to relax and enjoy other areas of your life
Better sleep!
Who doesn’t want that! Try planning your day out the night before so your brain can slow down before bed and relax for a better night’s sleep. We know if we sleep well our day generally goes better.
Improved eating habits!
Do you find the more rushed you are the quicker it is to just grab whatever is in front of you to eat? The fast food on the way home is easier to pick up when we haven’t planned ahead or we are running late. When we fuel our bodies regularly we feel better overall.
Scheduling in our exercise time!
Keeping to our workout schedule not only builds a stronger body but improves our mental health as well as it is a great stress reliever. Booking your gym or workout time in like all the other appointments in your week will help you stick to your fitness goals!
What if you’re not a list maker or routine person?
Start with small steps to build a better routine in your daily life.
Find the ones that work best for you, one at a time and build on them as you form stronger and healthier lifestyle habits in your daily activities.
Not sure where to start? Give some of these options a try:
Drink a cup of water first thing in the morning
Cut up some vegetables and put them in plain sight in the fridge when the munchies hit.
Book your time slot at the gym when you know you can make it for sure
Make a list of chores and scratch them off as they are completed
Small steps build up to bigger ones as we work toward reducing the stresses in our lives!
Looking for help to reduce stress in your life? Book a Free No Sweat Intro with one of our Coaches at Degree to help you get started at
[email protected] today!
