When it comes to daily routines, the buzz seems to be about including certain tasks to your morning or night time routine in order to make it “ideal”. But the truth is, there is no perfect routine, so you don’t need to try to chase one. It is much better to create a routine with habits that benefit you, help you find balance in your life, and help with any challenges you have related to your habits.

Good and Bad Habits in Your Routine

The perfect daily routine for you is going to be one where you become aware of all your habits, the good and the bad. Before you can add in healthy habits, you need to identify and remove the unhealthy ones.

What are some unhealthy habits you have right now that you want to put a stop to? It doesn’t have to be a habit like biting your nails or drinking too much coffee. Maybe it is simpler than that and only applies to you, like keeping your phone turned on at night, and allowing it to disrupt your sleep. Other people might be okay with this, but if it is bothering you, then you know it is important to develop a healthy habit of turning your phone off at night.

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