Recently, I’ve noticed how routine my routine is getting. Wake up. Gym. Shower. Pack school lunches. Get kids ready for school. Go to work. Teach. Take kids to afterschool activities. Drive kids home.

Who doesn’t love a good routine? Whether it’s for the morning, night, or somewhere in between, routines can keep us on track and on schedule while also helping us feel like we’re accomplishing ...

The word “routine” can bring to mind words like mundane or ordinary. During the pandemic’s disruptions to daily life, routines may have felt boring and restrictive. However, as an occupational ...

As a child growing up with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), I used to create daily schedules and “routines” to cultivate a sense of control in my otherwise unstable life. I remember planning my ...

I love this question! I often tell my student-coaching clients that establishing routines and rituals can bring more ease and increased productivity to their lives. Here’s how I explain establishing ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

Back in 1995, an Italian physicist named Cesare Marchetti wrote a paper taking note of this startling observation. No matter where you look in the world, in every kind of society and setting, people ...

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