It may seem a little odd that my first post on my "mama bear" page of this blog is going to center around you. Routine is important regardless of your age, gender, or even if you don't have children. It's a little easier for a person like me to set a routine because I am pretty persistent with my goal-setting. Nevertheless, it can still be incredibly difficult for me to stick with a routine, especially with having a business, hobbies, and being a stay-at-home mama. Next week, I plan to create some free routine pages that have helped me to stick with a routine so it can help you as well! For parents reading this: How do we expect our children to follow a routine if we aren't even in a routine? We always hear how important it is for our babies, toddlers, and children to follow a strict routine. When I first had my son, it was difficult for me to create a routine for him because I wasn't even living this out for myself. Now, as I mentioned, it's easier for me (in general) to create a routine for myself because of my personality. However, I had been working a job for three years where it made routine very difficult for me because I spent my energy at work. Creating a routine at that point was too exhausting to me. If you're also in that stage of life, I get it! I was there. But, I'm also here to help you establish a routine so that it makes life a little bit easier for you. Why It's Important Here are a few reasons creating a routine is so important:
Prioritize Right now, I'm still in the process of setting a routine but I still have a few set things that I prioritize. For me, my routine centers around my son. He wakes up, I feed him, make us breakfast, and I read or write. He goes down for a nap, I'll either work or start a work out. I also do quite a bit of research on fitness, my business, and writing so I incorporate this while he naps as well. Because I try to do so much in the morning, it's important for me to set a routine so that I am set up for success everyday. By the time my husband gets home from work, I've accomplished everything I wanted to do that day, I have dinner made and I can actually relax and enjoy the evening. Before quitting my day job, a routine was VERY difficult. However, I still set one. There were a lot less things on my routine list when I was working 40-60 hours a week but I still recognized the importance of it. I normally worked out in the evening. My goal before I quit my job was to work out in the morning before my husband left for work. I read on my lunch break. (I've always incorporated reading into my routine.) I would write if I had time on my lunch break. It was difficult, but I always tried my very best to incorporate at least one new thing, no matter how small it was. For working parents, I get it! I still struggle with routine even staying at home. I work from home but I also take care of my little one. So, most of the time I only get things done while he naps. And that's okay. Because I've set a small routine for myself, I still feel more accomplished by the end of the day. I'm setting myself up for future success. I'm also more emotionally available at the end of the evening to be present with my family instead of worrying about the things I didn't accomplish that day.
Enjoy your life. Set a routine and set yourself up for freedom and more success.
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