What is a Routine and why do we need it?

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Will Durant.

Have you thought of what made you succeed in your career? Or what shall you do to succeed?

Set a goal?
Get professional advice?
A routine?
Work hard?

All the above will lead you to the desired result if you do it consistently.

So, what is a routine and why should we create one?

In accordance with dictionary.com a routine is commonplace tasks, chores, or duties as must be done regularly or at specified intervals, typical or everyday activity. As Tynan, the author of Superhuman by Habit, says, habits are “action/s that you take on a repeated basis with little or no required effort or thought.”

We are all aware that kids need a routine to provide structure and discipline in their lives. A bedtime routine is associated with increased family functioning and improved sleep habits.
But what about adults?

Lots of us do not have a daily routine and most have no idea what they are going to do when they wake up each morning because they have not thought about creating a schedule to adhere to.

Establishing a daily routine provides benefits, such as giving you structure, building forward-moving habits, and creating momentum that will carry you on the days when you feel like you do not have the strength to do anything.

A study conducted in the United Kingdom examined how long it takes for adults to form a health habit. On average it took 66 days before habits became automatic for participants.

Now think about your skin and body care habits. Have you ever experienced skin conditions like acne, rosacea, dry skin, cracked heels or brittle nails? How many times have you bought creams or beauty products that showed no results? Well, without a routine even the most expensive beauty products will not give you any desired results.

There are multiple strategies to form a beauty routine. A Beauty mobile app is one of them. In the first instance, create your routine, add custom skin/ body care products, and set up notifications to remind you about your daily routine.

Create a routine, be consistent with it and Enjoy the results!