Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3146: Building Your Routine by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on Intentional Living & Self-Improvement
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Apr 14, 2024 Danae Smith discusses transitioning from external schedules to personal routines, emphasizing the power of daily structures. She shares the importance of embracing the process over the end goal, highlighting the benefits of intentional living and continuous improvement.
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Post-College Structure Loss
- Danae Smith describes losing the built-in structure after college and feeling her days become empty and wasteful.
- Choosing consistent morning and evening routines was the wake-up call that transformed how she approaches each day.
Routines As A Harbor
- Routines provide a “harbor” of familiarity and consistency when life becomes chaotic.
- Daily structure helps maintain connection to yourself and creates space for creativity to flourish.
Weave Habits Into Any Day
- When routines fail due to schedule changes, weave habitual activities into the day rather than abandoning them.
- Practice habits long enough so you can adapt and still fit them in when plans shift.