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 ...

This episode shows my daily routine, beginning with a room tour and setup that keeps me focused. I then break down how I ...

As a child growing up with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), I used to create daily schedules and “routines” to cultivate a sense of control in my otherwise unstable life. I remember planning my ...

But perhaps all this time I’ve been missing a trick. In a recent article for Vox Terry Nguyen argues that we all should focus less on routines and more on rituals. What’s the difference? Nguyen ...

I recently found a list tucked between the pages of an old journal, dated January 2020. I remembered writing it. A small group of friends and I had gathered in a busy coffee shop to discuss our goals ...

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 ...

Hagop is passionate about smart home products, especially when it comes to making life easier. He's always eager to try out new technologies to make life easier, in terms of cleaning, automation, and ...

Megan Edgelow is an assistant professor of health sciences at Queen's University, Ontario. The word "routine" can bring to mind words like mundane or ordinary. During the pandemic's disruptions to ...

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