This blog post shares daily routines examples to incorporate into your own day.

 

Having a daily routine is an awesome way to keep our hectic, busy lives in check. Just like there are definitive parts to the day (morning, afternoon, evening, etc.) there are also definitive parts to your daily routine. While you might consider your daily routine to be the only one you have, it still can be broken up into multiple routines — AKA, daily routines examples.

As you’re looking to refine your own daily routine, you should consider these inspiring daily routines examples below. You can think of them as the smaller pieces to your bigger puzzle. It might look something like this:

Morning Routine + WFH Routine (including Lunch Break Routine) + Gym Routine + Evening Routine + Bedtime Routine = Your Daily Routine

No one day is the same, so it’s important to know that each part of your routine can be tweaked to perfection on a daily basis. Here are 17+ daily routines examples to consider for yourself:

1. Morning Routine

I am a firm believer that having a good morning routine is the key to success. Most morning routines regard things like what time you want to wake up, what the first thing is you do once you get out of bed, and so on. A lot of people like to take time for themselves, whether it’s physically (ex. going to the gym), mentally (ex. journaling) or spiritually (ex. reading morning devotions). Whatever you choose to include, make sure you set yourself up for a good day ahead.

2. Lunch Break Routine

A lunch break routine can vary depending on your work environment. When I worked in an office, I had an hour lunch break. Typically, I’d spend the first 15 minutes eating my food at my desk. I’d then spend the rest of the time either going for a walk around the building or talking on the phone with my husband in my car. I’d return to the office 10 minutes before I had to get back to work to give myself time for a bathroom break and to get settled in at my desk again. If you work from home, you could try the same format or use a few minutes to catch up on chores that will serve you later in the day.

3. Evening Routine

For many, an evening routine is a crucial element of the day. It helps them to wind down and prepare for the next day ahead. This can start as early or late as you want. For me, I consider making dinner as the first part of my evening routine. Eating dinner, cleaning up the kitchen, taking a shower, taking care of my teeth, doing my skincare, prepping my hair for the next day, getting in PJs and then spending time on my laptop or watching TV are all also part of my evening routine. You might also consider things like packing your lunch for the next day, setting your work bag by the door, taking your dog for a walk, etc. In general, you should choose activities that are both productive and relaxing for this time of day.

4. Bedtime Routine

It’s time to hit the hay, but there are a few rituals that make the process of going to bed more enjoyable. Dim the lights. Fill up your water bottle. Make a cup of chamomile tea. Turn on the fan. Remove the decorative pillows from your bed. Bring out your extra blanket. Snuggle up with a good book. Turn on some white noise. No matter what it consists of, having a bedtime routine and following it consistently can lead to better sleep over time because it signifies to your body that it is time to rest.

5. Workout Routine

Working out is a necessity for many people. From the time of day to the actual exercises are that you are going to do, there are many elements to consider for your workout routine. You might go to the gym three times a week for strength training, do cardio at home the other three days and then have a rest day on the weekend. Goals can change frequently when it comes to working out, so you may find yourself tweaking this part of your daily routine often.

You can also consider having a pre-workout routine (changing into workout clothes, filling up your water bottle, making a protein shake, etc.) and a post-workout routine (stretch, take off makeup, shower, etc.) to bookend your exercise session.

6. Laundry Routine

For some, a laundry routine can occur weekly, but it can be daily for bigger families or other unique circumstances. Whatever the case may be, start by thinking about the time of day you start laundry and what time you will be finished with it. Since there are multiple elements when it comes to doing laundry (washing, switching over the the dryer, drying, folding, putting away, etc.) you might consider incorporating some of them into another part of your routine. For example, on days that I do laundry, I always consider the folding and putting away clothes as part of my evening routine. My husband and I fold everything together while watching some TV to make the experience more fun.

7. Tidy Up Routine

This can be part of another routine or just a basic outline you have in place when your space is in need of refreshing. It could include tasks such as putting all items back to their respective places, wiping down counters, emptying the dishwasher, etc. You might even have specific tidy up routines for different parts of your house. For me, the places that need the most TLC are my living room and kitchen. I almost always run through my tidying checklist at some point in my evening routine so my house feels nice and fresh for the following day.

8. Skincare Routine

A skincare routine is a ritual many of us look forward to. Some of us even have separate morning skincare routines and evening skincare routines based on the different products we use. Since it’s preferable for said products to be applied in a certain order (thinnest to thickest for best absorption!), consider making a checklist so you don’t miss a step. You can even create an all-out skincare routine that you do on self-care days where you indulge in a clay mask or gel under eye patches.

9. Work Routine

When it comes to your work routine, here are some questions to ask yourself: What time do you leave for work? What are the first few things you do when you arrive at your desk? How do you plan your tasks out for the day? How is your day different when you work from home vs. when you work in the office? If you are a server or work shifts, how does that affect the rest of your day? Whatever your situation is, think about what your perfect work day looks like and create the ensuing routine.

10. Weekend Routine

For the majority of people, the weekend consists of their two days off a week. Many people save chores and errands for the weekend, like catching up on laundry or going grocery shopping. But it’s also the time to let loose and have some fun! Maybe plan a fun outing on Saturday and catch up with everything else on Sunday. However you structure your weekend routine, be sure to make sure it’s a balance of fun and responsibilities.

11. Sunday Routine

Many people choose to have a specific Sunday routine in order to avoid the dreaded “Sunday scaries”. Perhaps you start the day by having an early gym session and going out to breakfast before diving into meal prepping and changing the sheets. Just like evening routines set you up to have a good next day, Sunday routines set you up to have a good week ahead.

12. Reset Day Routine

This can be for any day of the week when you need to get out of a slump. Some people treat this as a total self-care day while others catch up with those admin tasks they’ve been putting off. Think about the things that make you make the best version of yourself and include them in your reset day routine.

13. Meal Prep Routine

I personally am a huge believer in meal prepping and have my very own routine that I follow every weekend. The result? I have so much extra time to do whatever I want during the week with delicious meals waiting for me in my fridge! Read my meal prep routine blog post for some inspiration and tips.

14. Hair Care Routine

We all have different hair care routines, and some days are more involved than others. This is certainly the case for me — read my post about how I care for my hair and scalp psoriasis. Depending on when you wash and style your hair, it might look different from day to day, so be sure to include those details in your daily routine.

15. Journaling Routine

Journaling is a very therapeutic practice. Some people like to do it as part of their morning routine to prepare for the day while others like to do it at night as a brain dump. No matter what time of day you do it, as long as it’s something you do regularly, you should consider it as part of your daily routine.

16. Cleaning Routine

This can be broken up into so many categories. You might have a go-to cleaning routine when you have an hour to spend or one for when you’re having company over. Try writing up these routines beforehand to reference to prevent feeling overwhelmed by the task of cleaning. Be sure to include fun things to make your cleaning routine more enjoyable: Do you listen to your favorite playlist or podcast? What’s your reward for later on?

17. Makeup Routine

Us makeup lovers tend to have a multitude of makeup routines at the ready. There’s one for going out, one for summer days, one for when you’re staying home, etc. When I’m writing my to-do list for the next day, I like to think about what type of makeup the day warrants. I’ll include that detail on my checklist so I don’t have to think twice if it’s an eyeliner day or not.

In Conclusion…

There you have it! 17+ daily routines examples to incorporate into your own daily routine. What are some other specific daily routines examples that I didn’t include here that you follow on a regular basis? I’d love to hear about them in the comments below!

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