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 ...

Tension: Routine is mocked as monotony, yet it quietly forges resilience, focus, and emotional bandwidth that sporadic willpower can’t match. Noise: Productivity hacks glorify novelty and disruption, ...

This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here. We all know people who are very dedicated to their daily routines. Maybe they go to the gym at the same time every day or have a set ...

Research shows that developing a daily routine can positively impact mental health by creating a structure that helps reduce stress and anxiety. Mental health counselor Samantha Zhu explains how to ...

If you’ve ever wondered if you’re making the most of your mornings, the internet is happy to provide an answer. And that answer is no. About 30 seconds of Googling will provide you with a bevy of ...

Have you ever promised yourself you’d stick to a daily routine, only for time blindness to allow time slip through your fingers? You might look at the clock and wonder how the afternoon vanished, or ...

Although it can be challenging when you’re not feeling well, maintaining a consistent routine can help with managing depressive symptoms. Depression can disrupt everyday life, with symptoms like ...

While a routine lifestyle isn’t for everyone, some people truly thrive when following a strict daily schedule. Often it means waking up at 5 a.m., never missing a morning walk, wearing the same sort ...