Routines give us a structured framework, breaking down big goals into manageable daily tasks. Like a morning routine of a morning run, eating a healthy breakfast, and prepping a nutrient-rich lunch.

A routine is great until life throws a curveball, like a rainy morning that derails your run, leaving the whole morning feeling off.

Here’s the thing with routines: the more rigidly you stick to them, the more a single glitch can throw off the entire flow. Instead, turn your routine into a practice; a routine is what you do (the run, the food), a practice is about who you are (someone who lives a healthy lifestyle). When exercising is a practice, a rainy morning won’t throw you off, you’ll figure out another way to work out, keeping that lifelong commitment intact.

📌 When life throws a wrench in your routine, don’t get hung up on the “what.” Focus on the “why.” Hone in on the goal your routine usually helps you hit, and then find a different way to make it happen.