Smell that? It's not just dry erase markers and neon highlighters. It's the scent of possibility.
Welcome to the season where we typically revive the skeletal remains of our back to school routines. But not this year. This year, we're staging a coup.
Confession time: Last week, I found myself zombie-walking through my so-called "good enough" routine at 11 PM, simultaneously folding laundry and answering emails. In that moment, surrounded by mismatched socks and unread messages, I had an epiphany:
Good routines are killing our creativity.
Rinse and repeat? Not this year. We're rewriting the rules.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Identify your stress point. Reimagine it. Report back.
For me, it's the elusive bedtime routine. So, I'm flipping the script:
Bedtime Bingo: Self-care activities become a weekly game. Face mask? Check. 10-minute meditation? You bet. The goal? Complete a bingo for a reward. (Hello, guilt-free Netflix binge!)
The Chamomile Revolution: I'm curated a collection of caffeine-free teas. Each night, I’ll close my eyes and pick a flavor. I hope it’ll feel like a spa day in a mug.
Sleepy Time Spotify: I'm building the ultimate wind-down playlist. The rule? By the last song, I'm horizontal and ready for dreamland.
Now it's your turn. What's your stress point? Meal planning chaos? Morning madness? Homework hell?
Whatever it is, I challenge you to reimagine it. The wilder, the better. If it makes you chuckle, you're on the right track.
Your homework: Identify your stress point. Reimagine it. Report back.
Welcome to the Routine Rebels. Population: Us.
Here's to coloring outside the lines of our planners!!!
P.S. Craving more creative juice? Shake the cobwebs off your workday by joining us for our virtual coworking sessions—Cowork & Chill! You might get more done in 45 minutes than you’ve done all day…
This is so good! Thank you for the motivation and inspiration. I’m already rethinking my bedtime routine!