Something I've known about for a while, but not really taken on board and practised in my life is the "Importance of a Daily Routine." I have dabbled in Dopamine Detox but, alas, my willpower has not really been strong enough to maintain it.
I'm very close to my 45th birthday, and think I need to make a plan for the next 5 years. What do I want to achieve in the next 5 years?
- Become the best at my job possible?
- Have paid of the mortgage?
- Aim to retire at 50? Or find a new career/business that I am super passionate about (and happy to do every day until I die)?
The first thing though, is to get into a routine, be disciplined, don't squander precious time (even though time is meant to be wasted, that doesn't mean it has to be wasted unproductively...).
Which leads me on to this blog post -
18 Reasons Why a Daily Routine Is So Important - (skilledatlife.com)
- and the 18 reasons are summarized below:
- Makes us more efficient.
- Reduces our need to plan.
- Creates structure in our lives.
- Saves time - our most valuable resource.
- Instills good habits.
- Breaks bad habits.
- Helps us become more proficient.
- Helps us get the more important tasks done.
- Prioritization.
- Reduces the need for determination and willpower.
- Reduces procrastination.
- Builds momentum.
- Builds self confidence.
- Saves us money.
- Helps reduce stress and facilitate relaxation.
- Frees up our time.
- Helps us achieve our goals.
- Keeping track of our success.
