Following a proper healthy routine is just as important as eating a healthy balanced diet. Most people do not realize how a proper routine can positively affect them. When a person’s routine is out of order, his entire day will feel useless and unproductive no matter how much he have accomplished. Moreover, a proper routine also ensures proper sleep which keeps you energetic and productive the whole day. If you are trying to adopt a healthy lifestyle, set your routine first thing on the list. Here are a few simple tips that you can follow to set your routine and also manage to follow it regularly.
Decide what needs to be there in the routine
First off, you need to know yourself what needs to be there in the routine. Understand your priorities, needs, wants and leisure. According to that set daily routine which is practical to follow. For instance, if you want to include exercising in your daily routine you might have to cut on something else. Adjust the timings of every activity good enough to be enjoyed and completed without a rush. Remember that your mind needs to be at peace on a daily basis. If you set an impractical routine which has work, socializing, exercise, and leisure time all in a day you will be constantly in a rush. Instead of getting an active body you will worn out yourself. Divide the activities in different days or among weekdays and weekends to be able to enjoy everything.
Set small goals
Setting realistic goals is the key to be able to achieve them. Achieving big goals gives an adrenaline rush but most often we are unable to achieve them because they get overwhelming. Take one step at a time. For example if you are just starting to exercise, start with 20 minutes each day. This way you will be able to follow it without getting overwhelmed just by the thought of it. Eventually you can expand your goal to reach the final expectation.
Make a proper plan
Make a proper plan of every single day. Mark it on the calendar or get a daily planner. Mention the time, duration, and activity that you will be doing each day. This will help you to see through your schedule and make it more practical. Moreover, when there’s a written schedule in front of a person, following it becomes easier. Try it!
Be consistent with the timings daily
Try to follow a similar pattern everyday in order to make your body used to it. Staying consistent with the timings is the easiest way to do it. If you are exercising early in the morning, try to workout at the same time every day. Eventually you will notice how your body will also start feeling the absence of a certain habit.
Prepare and sort beforehand
New routine can be overwhelming and exhausting. Make sure you are prepared for it. Sort out any problems that you might have to face so that there are less hurdles in the way. For example, some people might want to cut down on the daily chores by investing in useful machine like a vacuum cleaner etc. It is better to get it beforehand so that it is easier to set your routine.
Try to make it fun
Not everything is fun but everything can be made fun. You can listen to music while cleaning or cooking, or get a partner for daily workout. These are just simple things which will give you a boost to complete your daily chores and follow the routine. You can also set a reward for yourself on setting a healthy habit. It will encourage you to stick to it until your body starts craving it automatically.
Track your progress
Track your progress from the starting day. Looking at the positive change will give you an instant lift and motivation to stick to the routine. You can lodge your daily activities with timings on your phone’s calender when you set your routine. At the end of each week go through it to check the improvements and lacking.
Set small time frames
Before starting anything set a suitable time frame to complete it. For example you have to fold the laundry and 30 minutes would be good enough for it. Make sure to finish the task within 30 minutes. It will keep you on track and save a lot of time as well. Moreover, setting time frames also helps in avoiding distractions which is a major hindrance in achieving goals. However, you must make sure that the time frames are realistic; not too short and not too long. Otherwise it will be of no use.
