Habits are powerful, but they’re not easy to develop, especially the good ones. Making a daily routine that you can keep will help you build healthy habits and break negative ones for a more productive and happy life. 

Setting up an orderly daily routine is a combination of art and science. Science determines what has to be done, while art decides when it should be done.

Make a To-Do List

First, make a list of everything you need to get done daily, both at home and at work. It is a brain dump, not a to-do list, so don’t worry about how you organize it. Take 30 minutes with a notebook to scribble down everything you do and should accomplish each day.

Carry a notebook with you and take notes throughout the day if you find it difficult to recall all of the chores in one sitting. It’s important to prioritize your tasks, from putting on a bedsheet to cleaning the curtains.

Plan Out Your Day

Evening owls receive their creative surge of energy in the evenings, whilst early birds get things done most effectively before midday. Consider when you work best, and group your chores according to when it makes the most sense for you to finish them.

Allow for flexibility in your planning

Planning is a very important process. From choosing the right curtains for windows to the right color of cushions, it’s important that you plan all essential needs of the house and decorate it well for a clear & active mind. Planning your day is also very important, and you should always have the flexibility to inculcate things that come suddenly on your way. Your home decor plays a crucial role in leading you on for the entire day.

Put Your New Routine to the Test

Take your new routine for a 30-day trial run. What does it feel like? Did you plan your tasks around activities that make sense? Do you need to make any changes? Adjust anything that isn’t working on a case-by-case basis, and then evaluate your new schedule after 30 days to see how it is working for you.

Regular Breaks

While all of these suggestions are intended to help you forge ahead, there are times when you simply need to take a step back and rest your thoughts. Draw the blackout curtains, step on the balcony and relax. Or take a break & read your favourite book in the cozy corner decorated with elegant rugs and comfortable cushions.

Taking regular breaks protects you from being bored and losing focus while improving your brain’s performance. It also leads you to reconsider what you’re doing, ensuring that you’re on the right track.

 Incorporate fitness into your routine

Physical activity is becoming increasingly popular among individuals today. Many people are unaware that exercise must be systematic, regular, and, ideally, every day to receive its benefits.

Keeping your productivity levels up throughout the day

Create and define your work environment. It is especially crucial if you work from home, but it will benefit you even if you spend your day in a cubicle. Make certain that the place where you work is simply that—a workplace. It should not be linked to other activities such as conversing or watching television. If you are working from home, make sure your space is tidy with a clean bedsheet and cushions that can motivate you.

Additionally, ensure that your workspace is safe. It should be well-lit and ventilated, with a comfortable chair and workstation.

Prepare yourself for whatever the day holds by meditating

You never know what the day has in store for you. However, incorporating meditation into your daily practice might help you learn to deal with situations more effectively and calmly.

It’s crucial to begin slowly if you’re new to meditation. Consistency is more crucial than the intensity at the onset of any new habit. Simply sitting in a quiet room for a few minutes, eyes closed, and concentrating on your breath can be enough to get you started.

You’ll surely slip off the ladder from time to time, no matter how effectively you’ve established habits and routines around concentrated work. The problem is that many of us have developed unhealthy habits through time that creep in when we are most susceptible.

Perhaps it’s the habit of checking social media first thing in the morning. Or after lunch, watch a few too many YouTube videos. Or perhaps staying up late to watch movies and not getting enough sleep.

Whatever it is, if you want to be truly effective, you must break those behaviors. If you are someone suffering from insomnia or sleeplessness, try getting blackout curtains for your bedroom that help block external light and noise.