How Changing Your Routine Can Make You Happy

Written By Colēgia

A routine can be helpful as it can give you a sense of direction and stability in your life. Sometimes though we need to critically look at our routine and ask ourselves whether it is conducive to our personal growth. Today we want to talk about the importance of changing your routine.

Change up Small Things First

A routine can be very ingrained into us and can make it difficult to embrace change. One way to do this is to focus on changing up small things first. This approach gives us a safe way to review what is and isn't working for us. Just because something is part of our routine doesn't necessarily mean that it's to our benefit. A good example of this would be going to bed late. This can cause a plethora of issues such as sleep deprivation which can affect our mental well-being. Addressing this by practicing mindfulness is one effective way to work on it. Something as simple as writing down how something makes us feel is the first step to making this sort of change. Chances are that it can educate us more about our emotions.

“Just because something is part of our routine doesn't necessarily mean that it's to our benefit.”

Make Time For Discovery

In order to find different ways to change our routine, we need to make time for discovery. Exploring the many different facets of life is both enjoyable and exciting. One way to do this is by setting aside time to try new things. This is important because there are many things that we may not realize we will love until we give them the proper amount of time. A good example of this is discovering a new genre of fiction or a new type of music. These are both easy to do and can be done either in short or long bursts. Another easy way to change up your routine would be to try out new foods. Not only can this be good for your diet but you may even find your new favorite meal. These are just some of the many ways to try new things in a manner that is time-friendly.

“In order to find different ways to change our routine, we need to make time for discovery.”

Embrace The Mindset

While doing new things to change up your routine is effective, your overall mindset is what can make a big difference. Our thoughts can empower us to make better decisions and this is best seen in how we feel about what we do daily. A good way to do this is to make time to practice self-awareness. Meditation can help with this as it gives us the time to focus on our thoughts and be introspective. Being patient with integrating new things is also good as we don't want to rush these new elements. Instead of jumping headfirst into a new exercise, take the time to research it so you can learn the ins and outs of it. This extra effort can get you invested in the new activity you want to try along with giving you a better representation of what it is about. Using our thoughts and actions in a harmonious manner can make your routine and life that much more enjoyable.

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