Implementing Rituals and Routines for Improved Time Management

Routines are a helpful tool to manage a busy lifestyle, enabling us to balance productivity and rest. By breaking down our days into practical, achievable tasks, they are a great way to slow down, set our intention, and take control of our time. In doing so, routines create breathability in our daily lives, freeing up time for the things that matter most. Below we have shared a few simple tips for building an enjoyable, sustainable routine.?

Make use of micro-rituals

Micro-rituals are small acts that form part of our every day. They can be as simple as sitting down to enjoy your morning coffee, or as purposeful as going for a leisurely stroll. They are undemanding behaviours, perceived as simple to complete and easy to commit to. Introducing micro-rituals will help break up your busy schedule while also carving out space for the small, impactful events that enrich your wellbeing. Below we have shared how micro-rituals can be added into your daily routine:?

Diarise your non negotiables?

Setting a routine allows us to maintain control even amidst our busiest days. Routines can give us breathing room to make practical, informed decisions about what we give our spare time to around our other commitments. By penciling in a meditation after your lunch break, booking a yoga class, or blocking out an hour each evening for dinner with your family, you’re turning your intention into action. This notion of physically diarising your non-negotiables strengthens your commitment to these rituals, ensuring you make the time for what matters to you.?

Set yourself up for success

It’s important to implement practices that will set your routine up for success. Rituals such as meal prepping, laying out tomorrow’s outfit the night before, or delegating specific days for housework are all planned behaviours that can help you to stay on track with your goals? and have extra time to relax.?

Remember that pivoting is ok

Routines are an excellent time management tool, helping us establish the right mix of work and play. However, life is a beautiful, wild ride, and we cannot plan for everything. It is normal for things to pop up unexpectedly, and when they do it’s ok to change course. For times when your regular routine may not be the best fit, try switching up the time of day for a certain micro-ritual, adjust the frequency of a non-negotiable or strip back your routine altogether. Pivoting is normal, the most important thing is keep your routines and rituals enjoyable and attainable.

For more tips on developing routines and rituals, explore our workplace wellness platform.