AP 277: How to Maximize Consistency with Your Routines || with Ashley Brown

<p>Certain things are frequent topics on this podcast, and habits and routines has been one of them. If you're still overwhelmed and unsure of how to make those changes in your life, that's OKAY. Today's episode aims to use routines to free up your life and mind when you learn how to maximize consistency with your routines.</p> <p> </p> <p>Ashley Brown, of <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/routineandthings/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Routines and Things</a>, is a self proclaimed "Type A" personality who struggled with a major life transition, which led her to understanding that routines could make her stronger. She shares her morning routine, her exercise routine, and her young daughters' routine, all without expecting you to copy any of that. She teaches that we each need to structure our own unique routines in an intentional way that suits us.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you feel like your routines are controlling you, know it should be the exact opposite. Ashley provides a few simple questions you can ask yourself to start the process of focusing on routine structure, rather than specificity. For example, who do you want to become and what in your past has dictated your routine outcomes. Tune in for the motivation to implement new systems, that with consistency, will last.</p> <p> </p> <h5 class="rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable" role= "textbox" contenteditable="true" aria-multiline="true" aria-label= "Write heading…">About a few other things...</h5> <p> </p> <p>As we spend this month talking about consistency, it's so important to address our habits! I disagree with the idea that it takes a certain amount of time before you master a habit. I instead have seen that it's <em>how often</em> you practice your new habit that helps it stick. If you're unsure of where to start I'd love to see you in this FREE class "<a href= "http://aboutprogress.com/freeclass/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">How to Make Habits that STICK</a>" with 3 live sessions and replays.</p> <p> </p> <p>A common