Menu instead of routines!
Menu vs a routine
I saw this video where a lovely lady described how she decided to go for so called menus instead of routines! As in, for example in the morning, she has a to-do list activities but instead of having to follow them and it being a routine, she checks in with herself, how she is feeling and then decides on what she will do. She may just feel like journalling or like doing everything she got on the menu!
Benefits
1. It allows you to start off the day on a more positive note, as opposed to being upset with yourself for not following the routine, you can be happy that you managed to do one productive thing for yourself!
2. Synergy. It allows you to connect to yourself more by checking in, trying to take in how you are feeling and then deciding on what you think would be good for you in the moment!
3. It might actually motivate you to get more done and do the tasks you would not feel like doing when you knew you 'had to'.
And so many more!
If routines work for you, amazing! I think though this is an interesting and fun concept that could help with getting yourself out of a rut or just be suited for someone that likes a bit more freedom of choice when it comes to their days.
@gloomySunshine4673
i think for those of us that do not like same old same old the menu idea gives you the freedom to to chose in the moment and not punish yourself for not following a routine.
Totally agree! It encourages you to still be productive because you get that sense of freedom of choice you know? Instead of punishing yoursel for not pushing yourself through the strict routine you do not feel like doing, you can feel accomplished because the likelihood of you at least doing one thing of the menu is so high !
