TL;DR:
Routines help you get things done, lower anxiety and save brainpower for the truly important decisions.
Routines are one of the simplest hacks for feeling and performing better. We all follow them without thinking like how we start our mornings and wind down at night, but adding a few intentional ones can make a huge difference to your mood and productivity.
Why routines matter
A good routine creates predictability. When your brain knows what’s coming next, it doesn’t waste energy panicking about the unknown. That means less anxiety, less stress and more mental space for things that actually matter.
Routines also help you build healthier habits without relying on motivation (because let’s be honest, motivation doesn’t always show up). Small things like prepping your lunch, choosing a consistent bedtime, or setting out your clothes the night before can lead to better sleep, better food choices and a better morning.
And they help you remember life’s admin tasks… like cancelling that Pilates class before the fee hits.
How to build routines that stick
It takes about 21 days to form a new habit, so start small. Choose a couple of things you want to add or remove each week. Maybe it’s reducing your pre-bed scroll time, making more intentional time for friends, or carving out a moment of quiet for yourself.
Do a quick audit of routines you already have (like waking up, showering, brushing your teeth) and ask where can you slot in 10–15 minutes of something that fills your tank? You can:
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Read a chapter while you sip your morning coffee.
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Wake up 30 minutes earlier for a stretch, walk or gym class.
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Prep your breakfast the night before so your morning feels like a win.
AM & PM routines
Think about routines as bookends for your day.
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AM: Something that energises you like movement, hydration, reflection, journaling, or simply enjoying a calm moment before the day starts.
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PM: A wind-down ritual. No social media, a cup of PM Happy Body Blend, skincare, reading in bed, journalling, or planning the next day so your brain doesn’t do it at 2am.
Anchor your AM & PM Happy Body Blends
The Happy Body Blend is designed to support these AM and PM moments. Anchor it to something you already do or love like reading the news, driving to work, cooking dinner, walking the dog or chatting with a friend. Let it become the cue that signals: this is my moment.
Do you have a routine you swear by? Has it made a difference to your mental health?
