Self-help program

Morning routines, getting from one place to another, and meals go most smoothly when there is a solid plan in place. Thanks to the plan, you don’t have to think through the steps and their order every time.

How can you create a routine?

The best routines often form almost naturally. For example, observe when your morning routine goes particularly well. Then decide to act the same way in the future. Write down what you did and the order in which you did it.

You can also draft and experiment with routines, and then adjust them as needed. The important thing is to make a clear decision about what you intend to do and in what order.

In the following video (1:39), experts discuss why routines are good and how to create a new routine.

What kinds of things can become routines?

A routine can relate to a single daily task or to a larger time period, such as a week or a month. For example:

My morning routine

1. waking up
2. going to the bathroom and brushing teeth
3. getting dressed
4. breakfast
5. grooming (brushing hair, etc.)
6. putting on outdoor clothes and going outside

My after-work routine

1. putting outerwear and bag in their places
2. washing the lunchbox
3. checking the evening schedule
4. relaxing on the couch (30–60 min)

Weekly routine

Mon: taking care of important matters

Tue: varies

Wed: gym

Fri: cleaning and laundry

Sat: rest and self-care

Sun: planning the following week

Writing a routine down makes it easier to remember and follow. Mark routines in your calendar and follow them consciously and carefully.

It might feel awkward at first, but gradually new routines become automatic. A solid routine makes life easier and reduces stress.

Find routines that suit your life

In the following video (1:20), people with difficulty concentrating describe which routines have improved their well-being and made their lives more balanced.