Routine as a tool for coping with stress: simple steps to maintain inner balance

In times of stress and unpredictability, it is important to find ways to maintain inner balance. Psychologists recommend a simple but effective strategy — routine. Unlike strict plans and schedules, which often increase stress, routine creates a sense of stability and allows you to adapt to external changes.

The platform of the nationwide mental health program "How are you?" emphasizes the importance of including simple habits in everyday life, UNN writes.

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Strict schedules, plans, schedules are not for you?

You don't need them — a simple structure of the day will help the brain adapt to stress and unpredictability of this world.

Try to perceive the routine not as a schedule for doing things (because it is different), but as a way to be with yourself, focus, look for balance

Routine saves when there is chaos in the head

Familiar actions give us a sense of control when it seems that the whole world is upside down.

For the brain, it's like a calming signal: "Everything is ok, we can handle it."

Routine helps to maintain stability and maintain inner balance

Morning and evening rituals reduce the level of stress hormones, therefore, reduce anxiety. Minus anxiety = plus energy.

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Routine reduces cognitive load

That is, we do not need to spend energy and energy every time to, for example, decide how to train or when to have lunch. Just repeat predictable actions.

Routine has a superpower — to change us for the better

Thanks to small but steady steps. 

10 minutes of walking, a glass of water in the morning, 5 deep breaths — and you are already a different person!

To set up a routine for yourself, experts of the "How are you?" platform recommend starting with the basics:

• move! find an activity that you enjoy doing or that does not cause tension or irritation;
• take care of your sleep and generally have a good rest;
• eat delicious, but balanced and on a stable schedule;
• stay positive (although it is extremely difficult);
• don't dwell on what you can't control. Just try to prepare for the challenges that can be predicted
• stay in touch with friends and relatives;
• do what you enjoy.

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And then:

Make a list of activities and a schedule that you can definitely stick to every day.

Look for what works for you.

Adjust your routine if something often goes wrong.

Remember that it takes time for regular actions to produce results

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