They say having routines in your life keeps you mentally healthier than living a disorganized or haphazard life. Schedules have a profound effect on our well being. Belonging to clubs, organizations is good for us.
According to research from UCLA Health, " a predictable daily routine supports mental health by reducing stress, lowering cognitive load, and creating a steady sense of personal control. "
It keeps sickness away too. People with good daily routines and habits live longer and decidedly healthier lives. It promotes a feeling of productiveness and purpose.
Boredom contributes to sickness and cognitive decline in the elderly.
1. Do you have a daily routine for yourself and for your home?
I try to keep one up but since I am disabled it is now harder but I try to use the Fuller sweeper daily, do dishes on time or the next morning, keep the kitchen and bathrooms clean daily, change sheets, etc.
2. What is your morning routine? How about your bedtime routine?
In the morning I wash my face and hands, brush my teeth, make my Stumptown Holler Mountain coffee, drink a bottle of water. Then I feed the fish and get some sunshine.
At night, I wash my face, brush my teeth . I apply castor oil .
3.Do you have a routine get together for a family meal or game/movie or pizza night?
We used to do that like clockwork but now 2 of us are in other places so it's harder.
4. AnyTV programs, clubs, organizational routines you never want to miss? Do you attend town meetings, choir practice?
There is nothing on right now that I must see and I havent been getting out much lately at all.
