How to create a daily routine that actually Works an easy technique that is possible to adopt and also Effective.
Have you ever wondered how a successful person manages to do a lot of work every day? The secret behind this is his strong daily routine. Whether you are a professional or a student or an entrepreneur, the only way you can change your life is through a productive daily routine.
In this blog, we will talk about how to create a daily routine and how to get the most out of it.
Why is a daily routine necessary?
A daily routine is a system that streamlines your time, energy, focus and productivity.
When you have a structure, you are less stressed, you are able to focus better, you achieve your goals faster, your habits become automatic.
Step by step guide:
-How to make a daily routine?
1. Make your goals clear:
-First of all, write down clearly what you want to do in your life and what you want to achieve.
Example– If your goal is to stay fit, then you will have to include healthy eating and workout in your routine.
Pro-Tip– use SMART goals (specific, achievable, relevant time bound)
2. Audit your time:
-Divide the 24 hours of the day into different parts and write down what you are going to do in which hour.
What will be the benefit of this?
You will be able to know where your time is going (like social media scrolling)
Tool suggestion – use apps like rescue time.or simply write in a diary
3. Set morning routine (Subah ki jeet = whole day ki jeet)
A powerful morning routine sets your whole day.
Morning routine ideas:
-5 minutes gratitude generals 10 to 15 minutes meditation.
-Pranayam or yoga and stretching.
-make a to do list.
-Avoid phone for the first 30 minutes.
4. Learn to make a to do list:
-To do list should be realistic.
-To do list should contain 3-5 important tasks.
-There should be time for important tasks.
*Golden rule:-Focus on one most important task every day, if even this is completed then this day can be considered a success.
5. Take a break and avoid burnout:
-It is important to take a 5-10 minute break after every 90-120 minutes, this refreshes your mind.
*Pomodoro technique- Work for 25 minutes = take a 5 minute break Repeat 4 times, a long break of 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Evening routine:
-(Day review and mind reset)Night routine is as important as day routine.
*Evening routine thoughts:-(Quick review of the day) What work was completed and what could not be done.Reduce screen time. Stop using mobile and watching TV 1 hour before going to bed.
– 5 minutes of journaling and gratitude writing.
– Planning for the next day.
– Keep a fixed sleeping time. 7 to 8 hours of sleep is necessary.
7. Do habit staking :
-Attach a new habit with an existing habit.
Example -While brushing, you can also meditate for 2 minutes.
– While drinking tea, you can also write gratitude in general. This makes it easy to form a new habit.
8. Discipline> (motivation)
-Discipline helps a lot for doing daily work and continuous work.Along with discipline, motivation is also important.It may seem difficult to follow a daily routine initially, but if you follow a daily routine continuously for 21 to 30 days, it will become your habit and when it becomes a habit, you will not find it difficult.
Common mistakes you should avoid- Starting 10 habits at once.
– Creating an unrealistic routine.
– Keeping your routine rigid (flexibility is also important)
– Do not get demotivated by failure.
Pro-tip- If your routine breaks one day, do not feel guilty, restart it the next day.
Tools and apps to help you stay on track:
-Google calendar – for time Blocking
-Notion / Everyone – for notes and planning.
Forest App- For focus mode.
* final thoughts-( Your daily routine is your power )A good daily routine brings clarity, control and confidence in your life.Daily routine does not mean being boring but living an intense life.Start small and slowly build a perfect daily routine that works for you.Start small, stay consistent and build the life you want. (Not in one day, but every day).
If you like this blog, if you find it helpful, or if you want to add something to it which you feel I have missed, which is very useful in daily routine and by adopting it we can make our life much better, then please do write.