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Habits & Routines Can Help

Prevent Burnout

Similar to setting a weekly rhythm, you can help prevent burnout by establishing
habits and routines. Cultivating habits and routines that serve you well can make

life a bit more effortless and stress levels lower.

A habit is a way of doing things that has become intrinsic and automatic. This
means that accomplishing the activity is effortless and requires little to no mental

energy to complete. Your habit of brushing your teeth is an example. You don’t have
to put much active thought into it, nor do you specifically mark the activity on your
schedule to be certain you get it done daily. It just gets done.

A routine may take a bit of thought, but it is another repetitive activity that has
become easy and effortless over time, freeing up more time for the things that
require your mental focus and energy. Making your way through your local grocery
store is an example of a routine. You likely approach the store aisles based on the

items you need, and have memorized the general layout of the store. It takes very
little effort for you to move through the store purposefully with precision, ensuring
little time is wasted.

Creating micro-habits and routines can enhance your efficiency and decrease your
stress load. Even looking beyond the big habits and routines and fine-tuning your
day-to-day activities can result in less stress and an easier life. A simple tweak like
washing dishes as you prepare a meal can reduce clean-up time by half an hour per

day.

What are some habits and routines that would make your life easier?
Ask yourself these questions:

✓What part of your day-to-day activities causes you the most stress?
✓What habits and routines do I already have in place that work well?
✓What activities could I further streamline if I created a habit or routine?

✓Is there a more efficient way for me to do any of my daily activities?
✓How can I help my family create a habit that will serve us all?

You are one habit away from streamlining your efforts and making your life easier

to manage simply by creating a routine that saves time and eases stress.
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