Developing good routines is an important part of self-care and can help with emotional stability. Anything that we feel is beyond our control can trigger feelings of unease, that for some people will blow out to cause deep anxiety.

Routines bring structure and predictability to our lives, doing away with much of the stress and anxiety that arise from the unpredictable.

Structure and routine provide personal empowerment and feelings of being in control. Positive routines can help you maintain a positive outlook, perform daily activities more efficiently, and make time for the things that are important to you.

Establishing affordable, achievable, and sustainable routines helps build consistency into your life routine and keeps things running smoothly. It’s an invaluable tool no matter where you are on the emotional spectrum. Continue reading →

Did you know that we make approximately 35,000 decisions every day, and some people spend three hours each day deciding on what to wear, what to eat, what to watch on TV, and what time to go to bed?

No wonder we are all so exhausted by the end of the day! Having all these things to think about can be exhausting, and it can also lead to decision fatigue. Toward the end of the day, you have less mental energy to spend on making fast and good decisions.

However, decision fatigue is avoidable! You can definitely cut down the number of decisions you have to make and save your mental energy by establishing routines. When you have good routines set in place, you can streamline your day and make better choices.

Here are some of the benefits: Continue reading →