If you have ever tried to start a routine and found yourself falling off track after a few days or weeks, you are not alone. Many people assume that sticking to a routine is about willpower or motivation, but in reality, routines tend to fall apart for very different reasons. Life gets busy. Energy fluctuates. Stress shows up. And suddenly, what felt manageable feels impossible.
The good news is that routines do not fail because you are doing something wrong. They fail when they are not designed to support the brain and nervous system. A sustainable routine is not rigid or demanding. It is flexible, supportive, and built to handle real life.
Here are five practical, brain-friendly ways to build a routine you can actually stick to in this article from the Mental Wellbeing Association.
