Creating meaningful daily rituals is not difficult, and can be achieved through three simple steps: identifying areas for focus, setting the right environment, and reflecting on the purpose. Mindful daily rituals are essential for maintaining mental, physical, and emotional harmony in daily life. There is no one-size-fits-all routine, so find what resonates with you.
A new book illustrates how rituals can improve our lives and relationships, and how to create and recognize your own rituals. To make daily rituals more magickal, consider incorporating them into your daily routine. Here are 50 daily rituals you can start doing today to make your life more magical.
To create a morning ritual, take 3 minutes to ease your mind into a new day. Other healthy rituals include morning meditation, gratitude journaling, digital detox, nature walks, and incorporating activities like brewing coffee, biking to work, meal preparation, walking the dog, and applying body lotion after showering.
Setting the right environment supports the ritual, and reflection on the purpose helps build ritual into daily life. Three ingredients important for building ritual into daily life are presence, perspective, and choice.
Easy self-care rituals include meditation or prayer, self-assessment, planning, yoga, walking, journaling, and deep breathing. Define your intention and choose the object or act to attach it to. Write down daily tasks, develop a schedule, create positive self-talk around your new routine, and set intentions, invoking prayer, and practicing yoga and pranayama breathwork.
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What is ritual rules?
Rituals are a sequence of activities involving gestures, words, actions, or revered objects, and can be prescribed by the traditions of a community, including a religious community. They are characterized by formalism, traditionalism, invariance, rule-governance, sacral symbolism, and performance. Rituals are a feature of all known human societies and include worship rites, sacraments, rites of passage, atonement and purification rites, oaths of allegiance, dedication ceremonies, coronations, presidential inaugurations, marriages, funerals, and even common actions like hand-shaking and saying “hello”.
The field of ritual studies has seen conflicting definitions of the term, with one given by Kyriakidis as an outsider’s or “etic” category for a set activity or set of actions that seems irrational, non-contiguous, or illogical to the outsider. The term can also be used by the insider or “emic” performer as an acknowledgement that this activity can be seen as such by the uninitiated onlooker.
What are modern day rituals?
Modern rituals, including those for birth, death, coming-of-age, marriage, harvest, new year, inauguration, and saluting the fallen, are not set in stone. They evolve to accommodate changing needs and social mores, such as becoming more inclusive of women and marking events in the lives of the LGBTQ community. New rituals also embrace technology, such as virtual “pilgrimages” or praying together with others.
University of Virginia religious studies professor Vanessa Ochs has a career studying and writing about rituals, both old and new, and was a regular consultant on PBS’ “Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly”, which concluded its almost 20-year run last month.
How do I structure my life?
The Organize Your Life Framework is a guide that aims to help individuals maintain order in their lives. It emphasizes the importance of developing habits, building routines, planning ahead, embracing natural inclinations, prioritizing appropriately, decluttering, and measuring progress. The guide outlines 10 rules to effectively organize and maintain order in various areas such as work, school, business, home, health and fitness, finances, and relationships.
By following these rules, individuals can avoid catching up on tasks and focus on deep work, ensuring they prioritize their time effectively. The guide encourages individuals to prioritize their tasks, declutter, and measure their progress to ensure a well-organized and balanced life.
How to do daily rituals?
The text presents eight healthy rituals for everyday life, including morning meditation, gratitude journaling, digital detox, nature walks, mindful cooking and eating, reading for pleasure, and evening reflection. These rituals are designed to help individuals ground themselves and promote overall well-being.
What are 5 examples of rituals?
Social practices, rituals, and festive events encompass a wide range of forms, including worship rites, rites of passage, birth, wedding, and funeral rituals, oaths of allegiance, traditional legal systems, games, sports, kinship ceremonies, settlement patterns, culinary traditions, seasonal ceremonies, and practices specific to men or women. These practices also include special gestures, words, recitations, songs, dances, clothing, processions, animal sacrifice, and food.
The changes in modern societies, such as migration, individualization, formal education, and the influence of major world religions, have significantly impacted these practices. The Vimbuza Healing Dance is an example of a healing ritual connected to this element.
What are the 4 types of rituals?
Gluckman distinguishes four kinds of ritual, with rite of passage being a typical constitutive ritual. However, the terms “rite of passage” and “ritual” face difficulties as analytic concepts, making it difficult to differentiate between common behavior, rite of passage, and ritual in a strict sense. Van Gennep’s original expressions of the basic features of the rite of passage are vague, and the core problem is what people want to change through ritual.
Travel away from home but not for subsistence is a human behavior that has been widespread in all societies since ancient times. It wasn’t until the late twentieth century that tourism became a general necessity of life, promoting the development of related industries around the world. Determining the coordinates of tourism in cultural anthropology and establishing an analytic framework of tourism are frequently the focus of research for tourism anthropologists.
Graburn and Nash, two important researchers in the anthropology of tourism, have debated these basic questions. Graburn suggests that tourism is a “modern ritual” in contemporary society, where people are outside of their daily lives and in the travel life, which differs from routine work and life. He divides the life of the tourist into three stages: secular work-divine travel-secular work.
Nash later proposed that the purpose of travel, attitude toward travel, and the traveler’s behavior vary from person to person, and not all kinds of travel are similar to pilgrimage. While Graburn’s points of view can be useful for analyzing tourism, it’s important to be wary of being trapped into any one conceptual scheme, particularly one that may acquire a quality of truth in the minds of its proponents.
What is an everyday ritual?
Daily rituals are activities performed daily to be mindful of the present moment and how it makes us feel. These rituals are not routines but rather activities that can be completed by default and often incorporate multi-tasking. They help to bring about a healthy mindset and enhance overall wellbeing. Here are 10 simple and easy daily rituals to incorporate into your life:
Rise and shine: Exposure to natural light, especially when outside, can boost mood and energy, regulating your circadian rhythm. This promotes healthy sleep habits.
Deep breathing: Conscious abdominal breathing has numerous health benefits, including lowering blood pressure and heart rate, promoting relaxation, and decreasing the effects of cortisol. As little as 10 minutes of deep breathing a day has been shown to have a positive impact on health, particularly lowering anxiety. Multi-taskers can practice deep breathing upon waking while out in the sunshine.
How to create a daily routine?
A daily schedule is a crucial tool for managing life’s moving parts, providing structure, reducing stress, and increasing productivity. It can be created using an online tool, allowing for real-time updates and changes. Visualizing work in multiple ways helps plan the day and set one up for success. When a day feels like it lacks time, it can be helpful to think of it as 24 hour-long blocks of time, separating them for work, socializing, eating, and creating.
This helps to allocate specific time for each block, ensuring that you don’t feel like you’re running out of time. A daily schedule is essential for time management and can set one up for success, even on days when productivity isn’t high.
What are the 4 criteria of a ritual?
Rituals are a sequence of activities involving gestures, words, actions, or revered objects, often prescribed by community traditions, including religious ones. They are characterized by formalism, traditionalism, invariance, rule-governance, sacral symbolism, and performance. Rituals are a feature of all known human societies, including worship rites, sacraments, rites of passage, atonement and purification rites, oaths of allegiance, dedication ceremonies, coronations, presidential inaugurations, marriages, funerals, and even common actions like hand-shaking and saying “hello”.
The field of ritual studies has seen conflicting definitions of the term, with one given by Kyriakidis as an outsider’s or “etic” category for a set activity or set of actions that seems irrational, non-contiguous, or illogical to the outsider. The term can also be used by the insider or “emic” performer as an acknowledgement that the activity can be seen as such by the uninitiated onlooker.
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Even though I’m autistic (yes, that identity serves me), I push back against routine because I grew up in such a traumatic environment and routines felt unsafe. When I finally escaped at 17, having a routine would have decidedly meant capture (and death) because routine = predictability = being found. 15 years later, I’m not trying to outrun the men + my mom who sold me, but I still equate “routine” with complacency and dependence, and I still see those as threats. But this conversation is very nuanced because sometimes we do need things, and that’s ok. Tell a diabetic that they shouldn’t take insulin every day or tell someone who’s needs glasses that it’s ok to drive without them. It’s not going to end well. And while I’m sure he’s not directly saying these things, the coaching industry (in particular the spiritual coaching industry) has a way of taking practical info like this and turning it around on people to blame them (ahem gaslight them) for what they experience. The danger, I believe, is that we shouldn’t do something for its own sake and adhere so strictly to something (usually an impossible standard) to where we lose the purpose of WHY we’re doing it — or lose the ability to be flexible when we don’t have those things. PS The caffeine hits harder when you take a break anyway. 😌
This is so true! I always tell people that say ‘I can’t do this’, to change their language to ‘I am bad at this’. Because the first type of ‘I can’t’ assumes that you can’t do it and never will. The second type of ‘I am bad at’ assumes that you acknowledge your limitation, but know that you can improve it and get better. World of difference.
You’re a hell of a leader and incredible teacher. At 33 I will be a father for the first time and bring in close to 200k as a fiberglass pool builder. However, this is just my current vehicle that’s driving me to the launchpad. I’ve been an introvert my whole life and this is the year that changes. Building and restoring relationships with family and friends comes first and then networking. The people that choose to share their knowledge like yourself are the real heros IMO. I’m learning things now that I should have learned as a child and it’s sad how industrial our school system is and that most of our parents weren’t taught these important life lessons. Thank you🙏🏼
I have spent some time thinking about this article and the importance of having a routine. Personally, I believe we need routines as a way to avoid chaos in our lives. Just like following a recipe to make your favorite dish, once you have mastered that recipe you are free to change it in whatever way you want. So it is with routines, master a routine and then build upon it. Correct me if I’m wrong, even Alex Hormozi has routines that work for him, but he doesn’t let the routines limit him from doing or being more.
Totally agree that the words we use affect how we react to certain situations. From my own experience, when I hear myself saying “I’m not good enough …”, I stop for a bit and think of a moment when I was good. We tend to use “always”, “never”, “all the time” to talk about ourselves, and one of the ways to break this circle is to find one tiny moment that makes the statement invalid.
Wow. Mind blown. A lot of folks (myself included) also use routines as a form of procrastination without realizing it. Or even necessary but less urgent tasks, to-do lists, etc. I only recently learned that’s a thing. Self-deception can be quite sneaky sometimes. I’m new to the website but am loving the content so far. Thanks for sharing, Alex!
It’s true only up to a point. Any fitness routine, any daily stretching or mindfulness routine will on average get you huge results. I agree with not beating yourself up if you break it, I also agree with being prepared to break it and tackle different challenges, but for the most part it helps more than going at it randomly.
My wife sometimes says we HAVE TO go to a certain person’s place when we are invited….because we’re not doing anything else that evening. I tell her “We don’t HAVE TO do anything” – If I don’t want to give up my evening of relaxing, just because someone I’m acquainted with invites us over, then why should I? I’m relatively social but it’s true that we often state something as a certainty when really it’s not…maybe in our own head it is, but after that, no
I really respect how careful you are when it comes to self talk and the “I am” statements. I’ve noticed I’ve been much more aware of them as well. I think that’s the first step to success is learning how to have that awareness and realize that when you say these things you are creating that reality for yourself whether they are limiting or growth beliefs.
Spot on! In my humble opinion – I do think a lot of people need to establish high levels of organization, healthy rituals, and habits ESPECIALLY if they have zero to begin with. After you master that part of you… The next level would be to eliminate your vices, contend with varying conflicts, and being high in adaptability for sure. Finally, making the two dance; structure and challenge. And fully agree on all the limiting beliefs and “forever” or “that’s just how I am” verbiage people tell themselves. Gross lol
He speaks about negative routines but there are positive routines that do benefit the individual. Not disagreeing with what he said at all. Positive routines can make you more effective in reaching your goals. It’s the mentality and structure of the person to decide how those routines impact one’s life. Good article . Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Subscribed .
I think there are some holes in this mindset that are more cut throat then self benefiting. Self care isn’t weakness when it involves goals. It creates a structural bound for set individual to work in to improve upon. And as for someone who may struggle with a mental illness, I don’t think that should be swept under the carpet when it comes to certain relationships unless you are speaking on business only in which case you may want to take care of your mental health first before becoming an entrepreneur. Or you can become part of the problem and be another psychotic CEO
That routine part really got to people. Got to me too. As a musician and teacher I’ll say that the “practice habit” is one of the most powerful tools a musician can have. That and patience. I find that routine helps tremendously for both parents and kids. If a teacher of mine is out one week it’s chaos for two more. Changing your normal day to a makeup day? 30% chance the parent remembers. Routine is a tool to combat chaotic lives. If I’m hearing Alex correctly he’s simply saying to stop mythologizing those routines. And certainly don’t use them as excuses. Love what Alex has to say. Good luck to you all.
I could never understand the hype about routines, I always cycle them from time to time according to weather and how much I can do in a day to take maximum benefit. I thought I was crazy and lazy for doing this because no one spoke about this. I really needed this. Thanks for sharing this and keeping it raw. You are doing us a service.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 📢 Key takeaway: Many people focus on adding potential to their business but fail to address the constraints that limit growth. 00:27 ⛓️ Key takeaway: A business grows until it reaches its constraint, which becomes the weak link; addressing constraints is vital for growth. 02:02 🧠 Key takeaway: Be cautious with “I am” statements, as they shape your beliefs; replace them with “I have a tendency” or “I struggle with” for growth. 04:11 🛤️ Key takeaway: Evaluate character traits; eliminate those that don’t serve you in achieving your goals. 05:20 💪 Key takeaway: Over-dependence on routines and crutches weakens resilience; avoid thinking “I have to,” “I must,” “I should” without questioning. 07:01 🔄 Key takeaway: Continuously changing strategies can provide temporary benefits; avoid becoming dependent on fixed routines. 08:12 🗣️ Key takeaway: Challenge and replace negative “I am” statements to align with growth; focus on behaviors you want to develop. 09:17 🌄 Key takeaway: Be cautious of self-imposed superstitions and punishments; strive for self-reliance and adaptability in business and life. Made with HARPA AI
Alex, of all the talented business gurus out there, you are a true teacher, You don’t just talk, or walk around with a microphone. You provide visuals, diagrams, bullet point lists, graphs, charts, and true life stories for illustration. You go step by step, for each stage of the game. Why focus on making $100M when you haven’t made one yet? I’m just getting started, myself. You actually say, “this is step one.” Your website is so helpful. I just have to tell you thank you and I’m grateful for you.
That was the one thing I took away from my time in the mental hospital. Quit saying “i am bipolar” and instead say, “i struggle with bipolar”. Ever since then, despite the struggles, I push hard for that. Now I want to build an epic dream and I know I can not just stay safe, I have to push. I am acknowledging my weakness, learning what can be changed, accepting what can not and finding way to bridge that gap. One of the best ways is listening to people like you and being around people like you. I am passionate. I am ready to tale the next step. I have no idea what that next step is. XD I think it is to findnmy mentor. Anyone got ties to Lucas or Henson? XD Roddenberry?
This reminds me of being out of work during the RONA times. All my friends were playing article games or drinking or whatever. I did that for a few weeks and thought, this is an AWFUL waste of all of this free time. So i just started working on anything, everything that interested me. Reading books I thought I never had the time to read, articles, writing a book (kinda), studying markets, crypto, charts, hell I started my first business during that time off. Having that freedom of mind was EYEOPENING. I need to get back to that state of mind. Stop holding myself back bc I think I NEED to be in bed by 11pm. Thanks bud, great article my man!!!
Totally agree with you in theory, and in practice, but I feel it bears mentioning that chosen identity is not the only cause of character weaknesses. For example, it is possible to be more prone to anxiety due to something outside your control, like your nervous system becoming acclimated to a toxic home environment when you were a baby and then more prone to enter fight-or-flight at things that don’t necessitate it. It’s always a bad idea to say “I’m an anxious person”, because then you compound the problem, but sometimes you need to acknowledge that something more than toughening up needs to be done to address an underlying problem. We also don’t live in the same circumstances as hunter-gatherers…. people use orange glasses to simulate that environment, not because they’re weaker. (I don’t use them, just saying)
I didn’t know what to expect clicking on this article, but I knew it would it provide me value. After perusal it, I honestly feel like I just got a straight talk to my soul. Currently going for a walk listening to this article again, analyzing all of the things I tell myself, and diagnosing them as my ‘self-imposed limiting beliefs’ that I will actively begin working out of my mind starting today. Thank you again, Alex!
Thanks man I never came across this website before and your vid came up in my recommendations on my front page. This is something I needed as I need to develop some mental strength for university. Thank you for talking about your struggles and growth. I know its not easy being so open to the world. I honestly think this is helpful advice even to people who aren’t in business.
Agree about the “I am” statements. Reminds me of Brene Brown’s work on shame and the crippling nature of statements towards the “self”. However in regards to routines, I think there are people who have personalities that can just get it done regardless of the environment, but others recognise that they can optimise their efficiency through good habits, making it naturally easier for them to operate in the way that they feel serves them best.
Totally agree with you, life is ever changing, adaptability, and why should our ways be set in stone, with the coffee, drinking, smoking etc. What I believe is an escape to unresolved inner termoil, weither it’s life situation or inner emotions, we have to learn to come home to ourselves, experience those feelings for what they are and become connected to a deeper part of ourselves, similar to what we where as childern, never worried about the past or future, just enjoying the present.
When he was talking about Routines I was wondering what is the problem with them? Waking up early? Brushing your teeth? That’s good stuff. But I got it in the end. “The I can’t work without coffee” is like building excuses up in advance. Maybe it is not the coffee but the terrible sleep cycle that makes you weak. But instead of fixing the underlying problem you cling to the crutch. Take it away and boom productivity is gone. Very good article.
The crutches are supposed to force us to develop good character traits. You’re describing people who use the crutch and do not develop the character traits or use the crutch to cover up the poor character. You’re right on about making the routine to constantly switch up the routine. If I get a three week boost from a new thing and do more work. I get to keep the work after I stop the thing.
This is true to an extent. It really depends on the purpose of your routine (and that boils down to habits). If the so called crutch is treating a psychological or physical condition that is preventing you from reaching your full potential, then do you. If there is no other means of treatment that has less side effects then…. As someone who’s used cannabis in the past for mental health issues, I have seen the benefits first hand. It allowed me to be at a place now where I no longer need a crutch.
I understand what you’re saying and you have a valid point, but structure is very important to set the tone. Otherwise, you’ll have a very chaotic life and randomness. There are particular activities or routines that may or may not be a crutch for one, but it’s up to that individual to determine if it is a crutch or a benefit. I think no two activities or routines are alike in terms of wellbeing and benefit. It’s entirely up to one to determine that. I enjoyed this article. Thank you!
For most people, keeping routines is the real issue. So be careful when taking advice. Embrace randomness breaking your routines if you can’t escape. First thing to consider is always whether you can bypass things that break things you commit to build routines/habits. Otherwise everything could break your routines/habits. So be good at identifying the random musts from random things.
Amazing article, very accurate. I found myself thinking about how I think as a MIND FILTER. Meaning before I do something I prime my mind with thoughts and ideas that will benefit the outcomes I am looking for. Once my mind is primed for what I want then I end up taking steps and making decisions in alignment with that. It’s crazy how it truly sets up instant feedback like that. Mental strength is the most important now.
I agree. I intentionally set up my exercise life to be really flexible. My philosophy is “as long as it gets done.” I see so many people in the fitness world that are so rigid and slaves to their routines that it takes the fun out of life. It’s important to me that I’m able to sleep in on a Saturday morning and enjoy sleeping in and morning sex. I dont want a partner who’s has to hit the gym at 6am in order to function. If you are committed enough to get up at 6 AM to do it, you’re committed enough to make sure you do it at some point during the day.
Alex! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart! The last 2-3 years I have been diving into entrepreneurship and self help (law of attraction, law of assumption etc) and these were all things that I had heard before but never in a way that was directly incling that habits that are thought to be good should be left out if ones well being becomes dependent on them. I see you as the awesome cousin who is rough but only has your growth as a person and an entrepreneur in mind
You can also use “parts” language to level up the vibe. “Part of me likes to go all or nothing.” That’s speaking to the fuller, bigger part of ourselves. And another way is “process” language (which they taught at my son’s school) “I’m learning to like broccoli” lol Or for the adult in this situation Alex mentioned, “I’m good at going all or nothing and I’m in the process of being able to dial that down with granularity.” And while upgrading your words in one given incident means nothing, once you play the game of doing this a few times per day, week after week, and you notice low-vibe word choices in others, it snowballs to pay profound dividends in your happiness. This comes easy for me as a professional screenwriter, but it really is a game any of us can play and love.
When you have children it would definitely be good for both you and your kid to have certain routines. Time just becomes something precious because part of your time simply doesn’t belong to you anymore. Either you can work when they’re sleeping or when they’re not home/office or close. With no children you’re definitely free of that.
I’ve found that a lot of the most successful athletes I know just gaslight themselves when things get hard. And they do it so effectively they actually believe it. I’ve been trying to take the same approach recently and I’ve found it to be insanely beneficial. Like for me it’d be after a long day of riding, all the people I’m riding with would start complaining about being tired, and I was just as tired as them but I’d say things like “I’m just getting started” or “that was just the warm up” and then continue to ride at a high output while I’m realistically feeling like shit.
Hi Alex, I was actually thinking much the same thing yesterday about the morning routines, I used to stress out so much before if I didn’t get my morning gratitude or morning meditation or workout in. I used to spend 1-2 hours a morning just to get ready for the day! Now I just intuitively go with what I feel. Most mornings I will do some light movement and journaling, but I don’t stress if I don’t. Now on the religious side I agree with you IF it is a man made religion, but I respectfully disagree when it comes to my religion Islam, which as a Muslim I truly believe that it is from a divine source, and adds nothing but positively to our lives. For example as muslims we must pray our morning prayer every morning (which can usually take 5-10 minutes), but I truly have not seen one brother who has lost productivity because of this, on the contrary, the most dedicated and devout muslim brothers and sisters I know of are also the most fruitful and productive with their days. I AM a Muslim and I will alway put an “I am” in this context, and I invite you all to consider the religion of Islam, read the translation of the Quran, and look into the evidence behind the claim that it is truly divinely authentic. In this way we can gain not only worldly success but also spiritual success, and success in the hear after. Amen.
I agree with you for most things… But as someone that takes ADD medication and anxiolytics every morning, and has so far lived a miserable life with no success despite a constant grind without that medication, and is now coming out of it… Imma keep this crutch as long as I can man. Consider me one of the few exceptions to this principle. Sometimes, a crutch is needed if you have only one leg. There’s no shame in that. Now, I have a job that I love and I’m contributing to society when I couldn’t before.
thanks for articulating something I’ve been thinking about for a long time. A lot of very successful people don’t necessarily address the truth in what you’re talking about. They instead, stress strict adherence to a routine or ritual and I’ve never felt like that was the way. At least not entirely. Healthy routines and discipline are important but not to the point where it limits your flexibility or ability to adjust to changes and circumstance or where it becomes a crutch in itself.. It’s really, on a fundamental level, about your personal involvement in the creation of your situation on a subconscious level. And that goes to what you’re talking about with the language you use to describe yourself. Your subconscious doesn’t know the difference. It records and reacts to those statements you present. It goes deep. But anyway. I appreciate your thoughts on the matter. Much love. peace.
I have never heard this before. Teachers who teach self-employment always have said that creating a routine for yourself is what keeps you going long-term in self-employment. If every day is different and more productive than the last, you burn out within a few years. You want to find ways where you can steadily grow your customer base without working more. Unpredictable income is the worst source of stress for an entrepreneur. So you need to work predictability in your schedule.
The thing with meditating though is eventually that state lasts throughout the day and even in work or annoying external circumstances you can remain present and peaceful and be meditative and so its not something you have to do everyday in the morning, it’s always with you, and can be accessed at any time If you’re more experienced, its like a match that gets the fire going then you dont need the match anymore. So it’s not a crutch it’s your true nature as consciousness or presence is what you realize . That fire was already within you but clouded by constant thoughts. Thoughts come and go but what has always been consistent in your life? Your awareness, even if its sometimes clouded by thoughts and feels like its in the background it’s still there.
The main upside of a routine is that if there’s some basic things you have to do every day you automate the mental aspect of those tasks by making them habitual. So it frees up mental space for more complex tasks. Literally if your first hour of each day is the same you can have your mind be someplace totally else i.e. planning out your work.
This was a good watch. Basically almost anything you say about yourself you can speak into it existence. Our words hold so power that they can create & color our reality. Especially the I AM statements. Im certain that I have unconsciously made all kinds of I AM statements that did not serve me. So Ive got to be more aware of the things that come out of my mouth.
Good points for most people to consider, but somewhat ableist, generally. One person’s body might work optimally under most conditions, such that deviations in those conditions simply pose a reasonable challenge for them. However, for someone else whose mind or body does not work optimally under even comfortable conditions, removing comfortable conditions creates something far beyond a reasonable challenge for that person. This is true for many neuro-divergent people (they may have to do things a certain way their whole lives, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be successful- they just can’t do things the same way that you might and be successful doing that). Similarly, anxiety isn’t pretend, and needs to be treated or managed effectively, rather than ignored. I also think it’s important to mention that people without the necessary pharmaceutical drugs hundreds of years ago typically spent their time suffering, or died, with a few famous outliers here and there. For sure, relying on a pill is complete bs that nobody wants to have to factor into their routine. I hate being beholden to a thyroid supplement, for instance, but without it some not very great things would happen to me over time. And sure, you would easily defeat a hypothyroid person who had been denied their treatment for a few weeks, at a lot of things, probably. But I don’t think you’d wanna brag about it or hope they lose their pills on a business trip, in that case. I agree regarding cushy habits as potential crutches and also about beliefs that serve or don’t serve you, however.
Main problem is Habits create false sense of control over reality. Living in a bubble thinking that life is going to be a simple loop of actions to make it full is like being made of glass. There are days you only got cold water inside so you can handle that pattern. But life is changing every single day so sometimes we get poured hot water right after a cold water into ourselves ending up cracking into small bits.
I agree about the crutches thing. However, hundreds of years ago, people did have coffee, meditation, plant-based pharmaceuticals, etc and people did use these as crutches of course. Cuz we’re humans. Not everybody did, does, of course because we’re humans. Also, cultivating good habits is a good thing and some of these crutches can be part of habit stacking. It’s all in how you think about it.
Damn this was great……..limiting beliefs are real…… I’ll say on the matter of glasses (I have gunnars and orange ones as well), I got them after I researched the effects of blue light and melatonin suppression. If you’re out in the wild or you just aren’t on screens a lot sure, but we are in such a technological age every person should have those things imo. I’m a computing professional so it’s a must for me, but I can certainly go without coffee and a few other crutches.
Buy guarana powder for $14 if you want caffeine. It’ll last you 8-12 months. Stop using it on the weekends and take a week off on occasion. This will reset the efficacy for you (it takes about 4-5 days). You’ll have a healthy relationship with caffeine for the rest of your life at that point. If you’re highly addicted, half your caffeine intake for two weeks at a time until you can have none at all. You’ll find it’s just as effective with 60-100 mg/day once you take that step. Try it out!
The “sensitivities”, the “proclamations,” and the “pursuits” themselves are all equally fleetingand ultimately insignificant. Change is the only constant and “control,” just like desire, is an illusion. What drives you today may repulse you tomorrow and I’m not saying “everyone give up and kill yourselves”, I’m just pointing out that your time or energy are what are most important of all. Balance it, live, enjoy life and let the pursuit of living drive you most. If entrepreneurial pursuits make you happy to for it, if being a couch potato makes you happy “LEAN IN” LOL. Do you and LET ENOUGH BE ENOUGH!!
Can someone help? I dont quite understand. He mostly speaks about bad rituals, but in my life there none of them. I have only “good” one but they dont serve me well. Like reading everyday, coding, working out… They are very helpful obviously, but sometimes I dont feel a happy person. How do you actually balance this out? Because u need useful habits to achieve something, right?
Well, that was a bit too passionate for me, though— you have set a good stuff to think about. I have got statements and routines about myself, that describe limits I have. On the contrary- I hate being limited. And the thought of “what serves me good” — seems to be crucial, cuz even being ASD and ADHD I really strive to take out the most of my brain abilities and superpowers. Does knowing that I’m on a spectrum help me? Yes. That brought a lot of calmness and understanding many things about myself, I’ve searched solutions and answers for. Does it stop me from trying to do things, that may be hard and even painful for neurodivergent? No. I’m constantly testing “how do I feel with doing things” this way, or another way, or somehow other way. It’s like I finally got a manual for my body-gadget and can set it the way I’m happy with it. And then change— if I’m no longer happy. Though, it is really tough to be flexible all the time, and some “rituals” are very important for certain periods. They just flush away as long as they run out, or stick— if they really help.
just my two senses on his routine take. I see quite a few disagreements in the comments, I’m multisided on this. His argument (from what I understand) is that when human beings had no sensory boosts(coffee, etc) there was no need for them as we were naturally able to handle our day-to-day activities with focus- I don’t think he was referring specifically to work routines, although I would imagine when taken to the extreme, would ultimately encompass that as well. It’s a difficult question to parse, but I do think if raised in the right conditions, one can develop the level of focus and skill that he refers to in this article. Assuming most people don’t achieve this, I think it’s hard to determine whether the use of such routines is bad, ultimately I think it comes down to whether we can overcome such inefficiencies without the use of routines(ritualistic ones ) in the first place what ill try anyway.
I assume your talking about external stuff like coffee, pills, blunts etc. and thats true. just the internal stuff is just facts, people DO feel less energized when they don t train, or less present when they dont meditate, less happy when they dont spend time with loved ones etc. we should make that distinction. awesome advice though keep it up.
“A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines. With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do. He may as well concern himself with his shadow on the wall. Speak what you think now in hard words, and to-morrow speak what to-morrow thinks in hard words again, though it contradict every thing you said to-day. — ‘Ah, so you shall be sure to be misunderstood.’ — Is it so bad, then, to be misunderstood? Pythagoras was misunderstood, and Socrates, and Jesus, and Luther, and Copernicus, and Galileo, and Newton, and every pure and wise spirit that ever took flesh. To be great is to be misunderstood.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-Reliance: An Excerpt from Collected Essays, First Series
Why stop here? Let’s focus on other routines to drop. Breathing and eating and sleep (and, you know, the rest) – I would really like my competitors to be stuck to these weak routines. I would love to find that out about them, and then somehow make them miss their meals and miss their sleep for a month. I sure could easily outcompete them. I simply don’t say to myself that I need food or sleep. You should, too. It works. Trust me bro ©.
I agree generally with this article but I don’t think it has anything to do with entrepreneurship. I wholeheartedly agree about throwing out narratives that don’t serve you. If they’re about yourself they’re very tricky, but narratives about the world that don’t help you interact with the world are also treacherous. I would distinguish between the habits that are about being better, and the habits that are meant to enable being better. Sleep is one of the habits that I’ve recently learned is really important for me. It’s about my physical wellbeing. I’m not taking anything to get to sleep, but staying up until 2am perusal articles from Alex Hormozi is not helping me to take care of myself. I think there are some habits, like meditating/journaling, therapy, sleep, exercise, eating well, and whatever learning rituals you might have that are the key to growing as an individual. Build good habits; don’t mistake consuming with self-care.
Great info and article. I struggled with this my whole life I’m 30 and have only just discovered how my self deception and defeatist attitude was protecting my egoic needs, since I’ve started being mindful of my attitude and thoughts that don’t serve me not only to I feel happier but so much damn stronger, I will become unstoppable.
When I lack sleep it’s harder for me to focus and stay clear-headed. That’s a fact about the universe and because I’ve noticed it time and time again I’ve created a sleep routine that I do my best to adhere to. Sure maybe part of it is me telling myself a story that I’m tired, but part of it is also inescapable physiological reality. Over time I think it’s important for a person to learn from their experiences and zero in on the habits and routines that make them more effective.
Love this. Hundreds of years ago we didn’t have people needing ice baths for their daily rituals, leaning on their social media presence as a litmus test for success, an insane stack of supplements and cutting edge gym for fitness. I really hang onto those things sometimes and make excuses as to why I’m not at the level I want to be but then I really think and I know for a fact that even today people are killing it without leaning into those things
It is not usually the case that I agree with everything that is said in a article of this type, but in this case that is the case. I prefer the principles: 1. You must understand that there is no single yourself. In reality, potentially, there are several versions of yourself. You must be open to being what Circumstances require. 2. Having a routine is positive especially because it creates an environment In which you can create a Virtuous circle 3. If you need Routine to do things in an acceptable way is a problem. You are obviously weak if you invariably need your routine. and cannot cope with changing circumstances. 4. Over time work on how you are when you are not in your routine.
Wow! I think routines especially for me is incredibly helpful to keep me out afloat from depression and anxiety. That said I’m so glad I watched this article because it was not what I expected! Excellent points. Thank you for sharing. This is the first article I watched of yours and can’t wait to see the others
Some people seem to think they need to feel good about everything they have ever done. I think it is in the culture in movies and tv shows that characters are supposed to say “I have no regrets.” So people cling to their own weaknesses because they refuse to examine themselves for ways they want to improve.
this is for neurotypicals lmao i have to take my meds every day because i’m mentally ill. you don’t go around telling people with broken legs that their crutches are “just a crutch” lmao but as soon as it’s something you can’t see it turns into a “you’re convincing yourself you’re weak” thing when it’s really just an “i know i need external help” thing. i absolutely despise daily routines and yet i need them to function well. it doesn’t matter what people hundreds of years ago did because our lives are unrecognizable now when compared to theirs.
So powerful and true. Thank you brother. I stopped going to AA everyday, but I’m still sober. I thought I needed those meetings, it’s what they preach. I’ve never been superstitious, until I started listening to others. I am a chameleon, and I am a shapeshifter that can adapt to any environment and circumstance.
Nice article with a ton of truth. The argument that ‘people 100 years ago did sleep well, so you don’t need * now’ Is like saying ‘people 100 years ago can see well, why are you wearing glasses’? And, true if you get your identity from your routines, then they are bad. But a routine does not have to be novel to be useful and don’t necessarily have to change.
I disagree to a certain extent. Sure when it comes to coffee but things such as cold showers or meditation have long term health benefits. I guess you really have to ask yourself in this life do you live to work or work to live. Even as an entrepreneur, even when you own your own work and enjoy it, I don’t think it should ever take priority over health and family.
Great vid, misleading title. Should really be “your over-attachment to routines” which ties into the I am statements, both of which are essentially just limiting beliefs (eg “I’m always late, I’m a perfectionist, I need my coffee to be productive etc”). In reality a solid routine can be great, the issue comes from excessive attachment to it, the idea you must do it to accomplish xyz.
I don’t think that routines themselves are the problem, the problem is addictions manifesting through them (in the case of the examples he gives). People are creatures of habit as shown by how they form “religious” daily rituals in the first place. The problem is in the root of the routine whatever it may be. A good habit to have is to question the things you have every day because they could become manifestations of your own problems.
This article is 70% useless clickbait. He does NOT explain why routunes keep someone poor or fragile. He says “religiously adhering to a sense of control over your day is bad” which is NOT what the title implirs. In the thumbnail, he has “exercise” and “meditation” crossed off, but in the article he doesn’t use those as examples of routines that keep you poor. You know routines what he uses? Smoking a blunt before bed. Drinking alcohol before bed. Are people doing that? Are young, millionaire entrepreneurs doing that? That’s scary. These anxious substance abusers have sizeable influence over society/culture? And they’re in your circle, Alex? Something’s wrong here, and it isn’t the fact that I keep habits of meditation and exercise. Go push your snake oil somewhere else. Thanks for the 30% useful stuff: constraint theory, notice how you describe yourself…
No. I love your vids but I’m going to have to disagree on that one. I was such a fuck up between 16-25. I thought everything was fluid in my life. Without telling my life story I’m 30 now and because of a 4 year daily routine (not extremely rigid but easily 5-6 days a week) I turned everything around. My relationships are better. My businesses are doing better and I’m more healthy than I’ve ever been. I will say that at this point in my life I’m not engaged in a daily routine and I’m still doing great but there is certainly a time and place for anything. I guess I can agree that if you had a “permanent” routine it might hinder you but using one as a reset or launching pad in my case, is an irreplaceable tool to anyone who has serious goals.
UNFORTUNATELY POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS article: Could be viewed by someone who actually NEEDS a medication as “being weak” for needing that medication “as a crutch” – especially if that person has a mental illness that medication keeps in check. (HATING to have to point this one out – as so many of Alex’s articles are just brilliant)
Also! If you have a menstrual cycle….factor this into routines! We are in our lowest phase between around 3-5 days before and then during our period. Try stating anew after your period and run with it until around day 23. Then wind some stuff down and let yourself REST on your period. This has been life changing for me. I have more gains and more sustainability with I “plan” to hibernate on my period as much as possible. We also have lower dopamine during our periods so less focus, less drive.
The “leaving my phone in the bathroom” part was the smartest thing ive ever heard. Growing up I was never taught the simple habits of brushing your teeth/washing your face/etc., so trying to get myself into those routines as an adult with ADHD have been really difficult. I tried leaving my phone in the bathroom, kept my alarm set, and it made getting out of bed and getting those simple tasks done so much easier. Thank you for sharing ❤
I do this too! I call it a “traffic light routine”, meaning I have 3 versions of the same routine- one for “green” days when I have optimal energy, “yellow” days when I still can function but need to be mindful so I don’t burn myself out, and “red” days when I have minimal energy. It helps so much to take the mental work out of what needs to be done, and I feel less guilt because I’m still meeting my standards for myself and making sure everything gets done
Legitimately burst out crying when you said “just feeding yourself is a win.” I honestly cannot remember the last time I woke up with high energy, and average energy days are also very uncommon right now, so every day is a low energy day. I’ve been beating myself up about not being able to get anything done…but I am feeding myself. I’ve forgotten that’s a win on its own. Thank you ❤️
My ten year old daughter – still in the process of being diagnosed but there is no doubt in my mind she has ADHD – was sitting in front of the screen perusal this article, eyes wide in disbelief because it seemed like you had been in our home perusal her struggle with (and huge love for) perfect routines. She took notes, nodding in agreement and was so thrilled that finally she felt like someone explained a better way for her type of brain. It was the cutest, most heart-warming thing her ADHD mom watched all day 😉 Thank you so much for sharing this! ❤
Timestamps bc I’m ADHD and I wanted to get to the main talking points: Basically having a to-do list doesn’t work because our brains have varying levels of dopamine throughout the week, and we should have various routines ready for ourselves depending on energy level/ability to execute: 3:31 The Honeyman Method 4:41 The Ideal Morning Routine 6:39 The Most-Likely Routine 8:32 The Minimum Routine
This will probably disappear in the comments but I just want to put it out there how helpful this article was for me. When I started perusal it, I thought “well, I already do that…” but by the end of the article it dawned on me that I don’t have it organized in lists. And that might seem like a small detail, but I just realized it’s not – because even though I have my ideal routine stablished and allow myself to skip parts of it when I don’t feel like it, having it pre-decided alleviates so much of the GUILT of skipping part of it. Because this way it’s a PLAN, I am following the routine even though it’s the least energy one. Because the way I’ve been doing, deciding on the spot what is going to happen and what it’s not, feels like NOT doing it, feels like failing. This is a change in mindset I’ve been needing so I thank you for that!
I did my routine the other way around, starting with deep depression days. Deciding what needs to happen, even if everything feels impossible, and then building up to days where I can do things like leave the house and do the groceries to make (higher quality) meals. Your viewpoint is much more positive, I need to reevaluate my routines for winter anyway and will try to rebuild them this way. I will also write them out and tape them to the bathroom door as a reminder.
I’m a veteran, was actually addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. Got severely traumatized, i also suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with ADHD. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
First off: I love this idea. As someone with ADHD who has tried (and failed) multiple times to construct and stick to a routine, this way of looking at things is very insightful. I’m in the process of making another routine attempt that has met with some small success, but perhaps incorporating this will help it stick more firmly. I do have one other suggestion to add, based on my own personal experience. When building routines, really evaluate whether something should be part of a routine for YOU, or whether you’re just including it in your routine because you “ought to.” For instance, I stopped wearing makeup about five years ago. One day it just struck me: I didn’t like wearing it (I had NEVER liked it, even as a teen), it was a hassle to put on, and it was just as much hassle to take off. I was only wearing makeup to people please, not because I felt it added any value to my life. So I decided it no longer deserved to be part of my daily routine and stopped (except for special occasions and dates with my husband). The energy I used to put into my makeup routine is no longer being wasted, and can now be redirected into things I actually WANT to do in the morning. Same with laundry: one day, I realized that there was no reason to fold my pajamas. I don’t wear them out in public, and they’re going to get wrinkled anyway. So I just toss them in my pajama drawer straight from the dryer. Now my erstwhile pajama-folding energy can be repurposed for other chore tasks. So when you’re building your routines, make sure you’re only including stuff that really matters to YOU, personally.
I do this a lot subconsciously on my low days, but I’ve never thought of the difference between an average and high motivation day. I’m so glad that this was recommended to me! I’ve been working towards having a good routine, but I don’t plan for different types of days, so when I differentiate to a lower energy routine, I always feel guilty because “I could do this just fine yesterday”
I have no clue if I have adhd, but I do struggle with depression, waking up with anxiety and procrastination – I love the way you approached this. I think the biggest takeaway is learning to accept and honour every stage of your being, since for most of us, it usually feels like a constant war with our minds.
this is insane how this makes more sense to me than anything else. I personally am not diagnosed with ADHD or Autism. However, this mind set and having three different energy level routines to choose from feels so much easier and not at all as complexed or insane as i thought it would be having a somewhat put together life was when i was younger.
First of all, I’m obsessed with this comment section. Y’all are some beautiful souls: deeply empathetic and loving. Thank you all for reminding me that I’m not the only person who struggles. ❤ I’m 38 and suffer from (literally) ADHD, depression, and anxiety (Medicated for all 3). I have recently become quite obsessed with “creating and implementing routines”. I tend to hyperfocus on different interests, and my current season is very much focused on habits, routines, minimalism, decluttering, cleaning, and personal development. I find cleaning and organizing to be very challenging for me, so I purposely engage my hyperfocus onto it, and it’s really been helping me. I’ve always struggled with disorganization; I am a “piler”. I defer decisions by setting them down, then clutter begets clutter, and you know what happen next. Messy, disorganization, chaos, clutter. After the birth of my second son, I deeply struggled with housekeeping. I consider myself an aspiring minimalist, as I am slowly doing the work, but it’s actually changing my brain. I realized that maybe, just maybe, I’m not just messy and lazy… maybe I have TOO MUCH STUFF. So, although my depression and ADHD make it hard to sit and declutter (I definitely feel the decision fatigue), I feel SO. MUCH. BETTER. in a simplified environment. It’s unbelievable. My children (both neurodivergent, as well) are thriving with less, too! Anyway, I loved this article and will absolutely be implementing this style. I’m a new sub! 😊❤
This is super interesting. I basically already have a “minimum” routine for the low-energy days because I needed one to function, but I always sort of flounder when I have more energy. I’m never quite sure what to do with it and I stress out about choosing the wrong thing and wasting that precious energy. I think deciding on an intentional routine for higher-energy days could be really useful so I waste less energy on decision fatigue and just Go Do Things because they’re already listed out.
I am so grateful I have come across this article! I legit typed into YouTube ‘How to create a routine’, and this popped up. As someone who has spent the entire summer holidays without any structure feeling lost and overwhelmed at the thought of returning to uni, this article entered my life exactly when I needed it. So thank you x
Before absorbing your suggestions, I wanted to comment: Diagnosed ADHD at 39, I’ve been suspecting I’m actually AuDHD / Autistic with a PDA profile (even before ‘demand avoidance’ became a recent buzz term) Lists don’t work because not only does my brain feel like the task’s been done once written down, I won’t do what the paper is yelling at me to do. It has helped to create an in-my-face jumble of tasks – and I get things done by glancing at the jumble, allowing my brain to latch on and feel that “should” about one thing… but then avoid it like the plague by doing any number of other things in that jumble. This kind of appeases that avoidance whilst also appeasing my random-loving autonomy, remaining responsible and task-accomplishing in a different way. It, does, not, make, sense — and that, THAT is why it works for my autonomy-needing brain. ✨✊✨
I haven’t been diagnosed with ADHD but suffer with depression/anxiety. This has been the most useful article to help me establish a routine and it makes so much sense. Even perusal articles on YouTube, my focus can get lost but I felt so engaged. Just came across your page by searching for a article and so glad I came across it and now subscribed! Thank you so much Hayley!
THANK YOU I needed this badly. I’m a grown-ass woman who can’t seem to get her shit together for more than a day or two at a time, and I have often felt like such a failure. My recent ADHD diagnosis has helped me understand a bit more about why I do what I do (and don’t do what I don’t do), but that knowledge hasn’t turned into a useful strategy. I love this plan. I would LOVE to see your nighttime minimum/usual/ideal routines, and hell, if you’ve got something for exercising I’d love to have that example as well. Clearly my own routines wouldn’t be the same as yours, but an example would help me build my own. You rock! I so appreciate this post!
My Ultra Minimum routine: 1) ADHD or other meds plus water by bed to take first thing (can also set alarm to take them then snooze so they have a chance to kick in). Second alarm I have to walk to to turn off or I’ll snooze forever. 2) Toiletries and to-do list made the night before on counter next to toilet so I can multi-task – witch hazel on cotton ball instead of washing face, wet wipes for armpits and crotch. 3) Pony tail, hat, or dry shampoo. 4) Put on clothes laid out the night before. 5) Grab items placed in front of the door the night before and/or follow instructions on note attached to door knob for what to retrieve elsewhere. My keys, bag, and jacket are always in the same place so (mostly!🙃) automatic. 6) Eat breakfast in car or at desk – use dental picks and xylitol gum after every meal and floss and brush very thoroughly before bed (no cavities for years, and my dental hygienist loves me. Others’ results may vary ; – ). — When I have longer (EDIT: and it’s VERY important that I be on time/the stars are aligned ; – ): – pre-committing to getting all the way ready first before any extras & putting up visual reminders that I’m doing so for ME so I can have a happier, less stressful life < : - ) - a hard copy list of my essentials-plus routine in my eye line to help resist getting distracted (things like shower, makeup, review to-dos, review driving directions, look for messages ONLY from 1st appointment of the day, etc...) - visual timer in front of me at all times that includes commute time so I can see if I'm making myself late (I use a 2-hour one for getting ready and a 60 minute one for Pomodoro-like work sprints.) - Doing non-essentials only after I'm already walk-out-the-door ready except for shoes (eating breakfast at home, minor chores, journaling, internet...🤩>😵💫the ultimate rabbit hole) – Setting a Leave Now alarm the night before that allows time for wrapping things up and a realistic commute with an Early Arrival buffer (it FEELS. SO. MUCH. BETTER. to start the day with calm instead of frantic lateness and self-recrimination!!!) – Setting a SECOND Leave Now alarm the night before to really leave right now since I can easily get distracted while wrapping things up. D’oh! ; – D #metacognition for the win! When I finally said NO MORE to internalized shame from people who have no clue how hard ADHD really is and reframed these kinds of things as hacks I do for ME it made all the difference. We deserve to ENJOY our lives, and sometimes forcing myself to do boring habits until they feel less unnatural is worth it. Temptation Bundling, Habit Stacking, and visual reminders and encouragement have helped a LOT. < : - ) I'd be curious to hear others' game changing tips. Best wishes! 🌈🌱🌿:face-red-heart-shape:💐🍀💖
This is so helpful as I am working to dial in my routine and feel more functional. One thing that I have found beneficial is having levels for certain tasks that are essential but difficult to initiate when in a low state. Like dental care, brushing my teeth is the minimum, brushing and flossing is the higher level which I do when my energy and motivation affords it. I have these limits for everything and have been kind of just addressing things as they come into my awareness with whatever I have available in the moment. I loved seeing your routines written out. It inspired me to get my own written into my journal. I’m really enjoying your website so much! Thank you <3
i think you legit just saved my life. AuDHD here and when you said the thing about having different energy levels I immediately thought…oh, so different routines for different energy levels? AND OH MY GOD SOMETHING CLICKED. I LEFT IMMEDIATELY TO GO MAKE MYSELF SOME NEW ROUTINES AND OH MY GOODNESS. I’ve never been able to stick to ANYTHING before but for the first time I have hope 🥺 Anyway I realised I didn’t even hear you out 👀whoops…so I came back to watch the rest of the article and WOW YOU”RE SO SMART. Idk how such a simple solution has escaped me for my enitre life, i mean i didn’t even need to watch the whole thing to realise where you were going with it, but things always being juuust out of reach seems kinda on par for the whole neurodivergent experience. lol. Anyway THANK YOU SO MUCH. I’m just so excited by the thought that something COULD WORK I’m getting too emotional 😭 Screaming crying throwing up telling EVERYONE i know <33