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Daily Routine

4/10/2020

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The above image is an example of Benjamin Franklin's daily routine. Before I jump into anything, what you want to get out of a day and what you need to get out of a day will vary greatly from person-to-person. So, take it with a grain of salt, because Benny wasn't gearing kids up for school or coming off of a night shift.
Which leads me to my next point... Find your reason for why a flexible "daily routine" might be useful. A few reasons I've discovered for having my own:

  • beginning the day in a fashion that's realistic to me.
  • taking medications at consistent times, daily.
  • making sure I have time to knock out bookkeeping tasks.
  • setting aside time for daily exercise.
  • assessing what my energy is like throughout the day (I tend to be more cerebral in the morning and again toward the end of the day) and even the week (I can't lift weights 7/7 days a week).
  • not putting too much of my time toward work*.
  • setting myself for healthy sleeping patterns.

*I specifically mention putting boundaries around work, because I find that my "productivity" becomes less productive after so much time which might come across as taboo in a "work ethics" culture. Otherwise, I keep stuff flexible and simple.

Take your time.
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Monica
4/10/2020 12:57:15 pm

I love how you articulated giving some habits "space" and other habits more of a structure or reference point. I think this is a great distinction. For me, sometimes that reference point can manifest in a strategic placement or a visual hint (i.e. I'll put my medication right next to something I always do not matter what right away, like my contact lens case or a toothbrush).

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Ara link
4/10/2020 05:04:37 pm

Monica, that's such an awesome, IRL example of intentional use of space! Small considerations like that can make massive changes, especially with managing medication. Thanks for adding your thoughts!

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