Most people see routines as probably the most boring thing in the world. Can routines really be fun? Yes, and not just to have but to learn about. So here are some of the most fun and interesting facts about daily routines.
Routines make you healthy
Having a routine is much more healthy than not having one. One reason is sleep. Having a regular sleeping schedule helps our bodies regenerate better and our minds relax more. This is why having a routine is also going to make you feel less stressed and anxious, even if you do more.
This also goes beyond the everyday stress to more serious mental health issues such as bipolar disorder or depression. Having some sort of a routine can help you feel more focused and productive even when your brain doesn’t let you see it. However, routines are not a cure-all. Any mental health issues need to be discussed with a professional and there are certainly moments when routines can create more added stress for some people - for example, people with OCD or anxiety.
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Routines are productive
It may seem strange, but a good routine can ultimately help you finish more work than a mad rush to meet a nearing deadline. This is partially due to the romanticization of self-destructive work in the western culture often portrayed as brilliant artists so captivated by their work they don’t sleep or eat until they have finished their masterpiece. But this is a dangerous and ineffective way to live your life.
As any sensible writer will tell you, large projects will not be completed in a matter of a few days. Breaking down a project into smaller parts, planning out how long each part will take, and then seeing how much you need to do every day is one of the best ways to never overwork yourself but know that every day you are closer and closer to finishing your goal. Most work is not really a sprint, it is a marathon with a shifting finishing line and the key is to finish with enough energy to start a new run soon.
Routines make you happier
Routines give you time to really focus on what’s important in your life. Having time to do your hobbies and exercise is one way that routines keep you happy. But the more direct way is by giving you time to relax and wind down after a long day. There is also the socializing aspect. Having a good routine means time to meet friends or even find someone special to share your life with - both are difficult to do when you’re stressed out.
One of the worst things that you can do is have an irregular sleeping schedule with little food, no exercise, and no real structure. Many people burn out or fall into depressive episodes as a result because it is hard to see the purpose of anything you are doing. Suffice to say, people with routines will be, on the whole, more likely to be happy.
