122: Why is it so challenging to start and maintain a healthy daily routine?

On this week’s episode of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we are continuing our journey into a good night’s sleep.😴Last week, we explored how a good daily routine contributes to a good night’s sleep. This week, on Episode #122, we’re answering the question:🤔Why is it so difficult to put a daily routine into place?Let’s start by recognizing what, exactly, makes a routine (and noticing that you may already have some).😉✅Waking up at the same time each morning✅Hitting a few yoga poses to get your muscles warming as you get out of bed✅Planning ahead for a healthy, well-balanced lunch✅Taking a walk every afternoon✅Having dinner before 8pm✅Taking a warm bath before bedJust to name a few!These all seem like simple, easy routines to have… so what could possibly make them difficult to put into place?🤷‍♀️For one: LIFE!There’s just a lot going on right now for a lot of us.😬⭐You might have a social obligation that keeps you out later than normal, leaving you hitting snooze in the morning⭐You’ve got a busy day that requires you to grab a quick lunch wherever you can instead of making your normal salad at home⭐The rain prevents you from taking your daily walk⭐A new dinner recipe turns into an utter disaster and results in a late-night pizzaAnother distraction from our routine is the constantly overwhelming presence of technology.📱We have all stayed up way too late scrolling on Facebook📱Or letting news articles cause us to stress over things we can’t control📱Or hopping onto Pinterest for a quick recipe only to go down the rabbit holeThe time and mental toll that technology tends to take can certainly hijack our day … and our happiness.So, try swapping your phone or tablet for a journal🖊️Take a deep breath.😮‍💨Enjoy nature around you.🌳And put yourself first, even if just for a moment!🤗Keep your routines at the forefront of your mind, and you’ll start to notice how they connect to letting go into a good night’s sleep.Lorrie xoxoxDownload my Sleep ChecklistLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond