Routine- the word gets so much press (someone direct us to its PR people. Please), but are they really all they’re cracked up to be?

We’ve been flooded recently with people getting up at 5AM, telling you to drink greens, dunk yourself in ice and run more (why is running back?). But, in amongst all of the ‘fads’ that come through the gram, we’re thinking that we can put our own little spin onto routines, and that we can build them to suit ourselves, rather than have to follow other people’s.

Routines mean structure and rigidity (something I’m personally not great with!), but what if we actually started to look at routines as a way to add more joy into our lives?

What makes you happy? Reading? GREAT. Why not add 5-10 minutes of reading into your morning. You love to dance to your current favourite track? FAB- whack it in that routine. Surely building a habit of including more fun things into your day is only a good way to go? AND to start this now before the kick off and chaos of the festive season means we’ll be going into that time of year feeling refreshed, rested and able to be fully present with our loved ones instead of burnt out and forgotten.

Here’s how my Sunday weekly routine is going to be looking in the build up to festive season beginning:

* Get myself some of my favourite tea (the fancier the better), and I only drink it when I’m taking time out to plan my week ahead- like a little pocket of time to slow down & enjoy Every Sunday, I call a different friend- catch ups don’t have to be long or in person, we can do 10 minute chats to check in with one another and I feel way more connected afterwards.

What fun things will you be putting into your weekly routine? Get in touch to share your ideas – let’s create more joy in our days!