Routines that Maximize Time & Energy
It’s Day 18 of the UBC.
The term running around like a chicken with your head cut off is a pretty graphic description, but it illustrates how easily we can run around despite not having our head on straight. Moving through the day without a plan can deplete energy really fast. Expending energy without maximizing your time and effort can leave you exhausted without having gotten much done.
Having routines can help you maximize your time and energy so you can meet the expectations of your busy life. Creating habits and routinely carrying out those habits can help you sustain your energy throughout the day. Here are some benefits of routines-
Routines create predictability for your family
It takes a lot of energy to move through the day without a plan. Running here and there and not knowing what’s coming next can be draining to your family. Children, and adults for that matter, do better when they know what’s going to happen next. Routines can help.
Having predictable events throughout the day can help your family gauge what’s coming and transition into changes with ease. Examples could be set times for waking and going to sleep. Set mealtimes. Set times for family time or free time. Each of these can help your family manage their energy and keep it stable.
Routines create order
Some routines help create an orderly nature to things. From having routines for chores, meal planning, family time, prepping for the next day, and more. Each routine makes it easier to get things done and you won’t be worn out tying up loose ends all the time.
Routines help your brain stay energized
Knowing what you need to do and how you are going to do it relieves your brain from having to exert too much energy. Brains solve problems and the more they need to solve, the harder they have to work. There’s only so much mental capacity for each day. The more routines you have the less your brain has to think about which reserves energy.
Routines create less work
Doing things routinely generally creates order and less work overall. Having a routine and sticking to it can keep things from backing up and causing you to work harder. Routines not only help preserve energy, they help you stay on track saving you time.
Conclusion
Working smart is always better than working hard. It’s important to generate energy but it’s also important not to waste the energy once you’ve created it. Routines help you maximize your energy levels plus they give you a framework to save time too.
Loving Life — The Reboot!
Dominique
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17 Comments
Ben
This is so true! I’m a VA, and I live and die by my routines. Without them, I would not get ANYTHING done. Ever.
Bryan Carey
Many say that routines are boring, but we need at least some of them in our lives. They make things predictable and reduce stress.
Martha
It’s very easy to get lost whether working or just doing home chores without a routine. I don’t always have one set in stone but I have a good idea about what my agenda will be. Great pointers.
Angie
Routines are so important! I wasn’t too good at maintaining them until I had my second son, who thrives on routine. Now at 18, he is keeping me in line!
Leanne Wong
Routines are important to stay consistent. Even sleeping and waking up should have a predictable routine to keep the day in order.
Ivan+Jose
I love routines! I think my life has mostly been in order because I stuck to my routines. It’s something that I couldn’t give up. I feel upset when my routine is broken.
Ntensibe Edgar
Routines are good, yes, I must agree. I am their frequent customer but remember to break them up, time and again!
Emily Fata
This is all such useful information! I learned a lot. Thank you for sharing this with your readers.
angela
Routines are so important parts of our life!Our time is so precious and need to use it wisely.Thanks for sharing with us .
Cinny
I agree, routines do make it easier. It’d be nice if the other members in the family followed my routines!
Dominique
Wouldn’t it though? LOL Of course, they have their own routine which contradicts yours. At least, that’s what happens here…
Neely Moldovan
Routines are so essential for everyone in my family.
ETHT
Routines specifically when we talk about family life is a good thing. I agree with you that it saves you the hassle and time.
Super Busy Mum
I actually love a good routine, personally. Maybe its the Mother in me, who knows! haha
Rosey
Routines are essential for my classroom. Without them the kids go rogue fast.
Dominique
I love the way you put that — rogue kids! It’s so true!
Elise Ho
Being able to maximize time and energy can certainly bring about an extremely productive day.