03/31/2020

Daily Buzz: Committing to a Healthy Routine

Creatures of habit are successful people

Want to perform better at work? Set a routine and stick to it. Successful people are creatures of habit, argues Elisette Carlson in Entrepreneur.

“I wake up at the same time every day, work out early in the morning, come back to get kids and myself ready for work and school and so forth,” she said. “These habits keep me organized, effective, healthy, and, for the most part, happy.”

You might know what your routine should look like, but sticking to it can be difficult. We can’t change overnight, so start small, Carlson added. “Begin with small habits such as meal prepping for a few days, walking extra steps over the course of the day or deleting social media apps for just one week to eliminate the temptation,” she said.

Setting clear goals is also important. Plan out what you’re going to do, why you’re doing it, and exactly when. When plans are vague, it’ll be harder to follow through.

“If you’re trying to get more writing pieces in or more projects completed, schedule it into your calendar, and don’t let distractions get in the way,” Carlson said.

But nobody’s perfect. Have a plan for when you mess up. “Don’t judge yourself, and have a plan to get back on track quickly if you mess up. Be kind to yourself and make this your mantra: ‘Never miss twice'."

Please select this link to read the original article from Associations Now.