Four Transformative Daily Routines to Try Out in 2024
Four Transformative Daily Routines to Try Out in 2024
They'll help you discover your purpose, strengthen your relationships, and develop a positive outlook.
In a previous edition of The Profile, I asked you all the following question: “Do you have a daily habit that has completely transformed your life?”
The reason I asked is because I am trying to get a better handle on any sort of routine. As you can imagine, mine is all over the place right now. I have priorities but no real routine. So your answers were really helpful in shaping one that sticks throughout the new year.
Below, I’ve highlighted four reader routines that are relatively easy to put into practice. I hope they motivate you to create your own in 2024:
For discovering your purpose:
“For analytical minds, it can be hard to come up with a 'purpose' because they're so used to there always being a 'correct' answer to questions. Some of the best advice I've seen in finding one's purpose are to:
Remember, you can change the purpose at any point
Look back on your memories and write down things you enjoyed doing, then group these items to look for common themes (h/t Oprah)
Do what you like, don't do what you don't like, and do it in an environment of growth (h/t Gretchen Rubin). ‘Think and Grow Rich’ is one of the best reads for this phase of personal development work.”
— P.P.
For getting your mind right:
“I'm really enjoying walking 30 minutes in nature. The rules are simple: No phone and as deep in nature as I can get. No buildings, just woods or sea. Not sure if it's been life changing but it's definitely been noticeable. Things get hectic very quickly with 3 kids, work, spouse, commitments and it's nice to carve out a little alone time.”
— B.T.
For developing a positive outlook:
“My daily habit that has helped me over the last few years is verbalizing. Every month I sit down and write who I am, the person I want to continue to be, things I am grateful for, and a quote/philosophy that has resonated with me. Then every morning I read this out aloud. From month to month, some aspects might change but overall the core stays the same.
“This habit has helped me create a positive internal environment and acts as a reminder of all the things that have made my life great. On the days I am already feeling good, this is a great addition but on the days I might not feel that good, this is a great pick-me-up, a reminder to look at what makes life great, to remember ‘This too shall pass’ so embrace life for everything it has to offer the good with the bad.”
— J.S.
For maintaining healthy long-term relationships:
“Since we have worked together for 25 years, [my spouse and I] have also created habits to keep our relationship strong and keep our business/personal lives focused and directed. As a result, we schedule quarterly (personal) offsites (yes, we use white boards). And we created ‘Surprise Day,’ where we alternate every month by surprising each other with an unexpected activity, and we put a $1,000 limit on the activity. Creativity is more important than expense.”
— C.R.
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