We all have a daily routine. What we do and how we do it is just as important as the things we do. The time is usually divided up into smaller tasks we do during the day. You have a daily routine of your own.
If you try to do it all, you’ll wind up not accomplishing certain things. They’ll be missed or underdone, but there are things that can be done before you go to bed and things that you can do while you’re awake. We each have to decide what is important to us.
For many people, their work and family responsibilities are what take up most of their time. They don’t really have much of a schedule so they just get up, turn on the television and watch it until bedtime comes around. Then they go to sleep.
This is fine if you’ve got things you can workaround. But if you’re married or have kids, your daily routine is even more of a challenge. So, what do you do to make sure your daily routine goes smoothly?
That’s the old wives tale of the three R’s. See the connection? The first one is a physical activity, the second is rest and the third is relaxation.
Physical activity is pretty self-explanatory. You need to get some good exercise every day to keep your body fit. And you need a rest, at least for a little bit. But how much rest do you really need? The amount of rest needed depends on many factors.
Sleep is a major factor in your daily routine. It’s important to get plenty of sleep and keep it up. Too little and you’ll find yourself awakened in the middle of the night with a headache and upset stomach. Too much and you’ll have trouble breathing and eventually your brain is going to start shutting down. You may find yourself tossing and turning.
There’s nothing wrong with wanting some form of rest. Your body needs it to function properly. But this is only part of the equation. You also need to relax, release tension, to take a break from the daily grind.
This can be done in many ways, but it starts with your daily routine. You need to schedule it so that you can choose when you are most productive. Your workday should be done early, so you have time to do other things. So you have more time to relax and do other things, so your brain isn’t fried. Having a weekly routine keeps your mind active and makes it easier to accomplish your daily tasks.
Relaxation is the second half of the puzzle. It’s that release of tension and stress. Have you ever gotten stressed because you’ve got too much on your plate? Or maybe you just want to lay back and read a book for a while. It doesn’t have to be the end of the world if you get some time for yourself, a nice meal, or even a little exercise.
A daily routine can be just what you need to wake up refreshed and ready to go. Have a great week and try to enjoy the small details in life.
