7 Ways Routines Create Peace and Calm in a Busy Life
Maybe you’re the kind of person who thrives in a deadline-driven environment. Adrenaline fuels your best work when it comes down to the wire. You crave excitement and spontaneity – chaos doesn’t negatively impact your life. That may be a gift my friend, one that I and many others don’t possess. If that resonates with you, you’re probably not going to get anything out of my thoughts on routines and you may want to skip past. For the rest of you who dread the “spinning out of control” feeling, stick with me here. Routines relieve stress Why does providing structure to your day help to prevent stress? If you are going through a difficult time, a routine can provide a sense of control for you when the world around you feels crazy. A disorganized day can create an inability to focus on what is important in the moment. Disorganization is great for making mountains out of molehills. That feeling of needing to put out a dozen little fires lurks in the back of your mind and is d...