If there’s one thing I’ve realised lately, it’s that building a routine isn’t about perfection — it’s about If there’s one thing I’ve realised lately, it’s that building a routine isn’t about perfection — it’s about consistency. After being unwell recently, I found myself falling out of rhythm with my health plan, my blog, and even everyday habits. Getting back into that routine hasn’t been easy, but I’m learning that slow and steady truly does win the race.
Why Routine Matters 🕒
For me, having a routine gives structure to the day. In fact, we often go around in life following pre-programmed routines, and it isn’t until we need to change them that we realise how hard that can be.
When life is unpredictable — from my energy levels and leg pain to something unexpected happening with Erika — it’s easy to slip back into the old default settings. Doing this once in a while is fine, but if I want to see change, I need to make change.
Whether that’s having my first product around the same time each day or remembering to do meditation as I fall asleep, every small act helps me build a new rhythm.
How I’m Rebuilding 🌱
Right now, I’m focusing on just a few things:
- Planning my meals each morning. Picking out my five New You packs sets the tone for the day.
- Drinking. Making sure I get at least 2L of fluid in me — whether that’s water or squash.
- Setting gentle goals. I’m trying to avoid the “all or nothing” mindset. Progress doesn’t need to be perfect; it just needs to exist.
Each small action adds up, and soon enough those actions turn into habits that happen almost naturally.
What I’ve Learned 💭
I can’t stick to a perfect routine — and honestly, I think very few people can. We try our best, but life changes, illness, and growing bodies all throw us off sometimes.
And you know what? That’s okay. Even if it takes me a while to get back into my routine, that’s fine. I’m showing up for myself as often as I can, and when I slip up, I’m not starting from the beginning — I’m continuing from experience.
Closing Thoughts ✨
If you’re struggling with routine too, start small. Pick one thing and do it every day for a month, then see how you feel. It takes roughly two months for something to become a habit — although for some people, it can take up to eight and a half months!
So keep working at it.
I’m nowhere near where I want to be yet, but I’m definitely not where I started — and that’s what matters most.
Couch Potato to World Getter 
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