Episode 20. “Why Are Routines Important?” – Show Notes

20. Why Are Routines Important? – Distressed to Joyful; Bailey's Way

In this episode, listen to Bailey discuss the importance of having a regular routine and why it's especially important for those of us who have bipolar disorder to participate in one on a daily basis. You'll hear a bunch of wonderful, healthy options of items to add into a routine when first starting out, as well as the best way to get your very first routine put into practice. SHOW NOTES: https://whatisheybailsdoing.com/2020/12/04/episode-20-why-are-routines-important-show-notes/  WEBSITE: https://whatisheybailsdoing.com/the-podcast/  SOCIAL: https://www.instagram.com/distressedtojoyful_baileysway/ COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/distressedtojoyful.baileysway/

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Welcome to Distressed to Joyful; Bailey’s Way Podcast! In this episode, you’ll hear me discuss the importance of implementing healthy routines in your daily life as well as how to get started if you’ve never had one before.

An article I found on Very Well Mind reads “Research has consistently shown that routines can play an important role in mental health. One study, for example, found that routines could help people better manage stress and anxiety. Having a regular routine can help you: lower stress levels, form good daily habits, take better care of yourself, help you feel more productive and focused”.

Here’s a few things that I’ve added into my daily/weekly routines in order to help keep myself both physically and mentally healthy: exercise, healthy meals, self-help books (check out this list of wonderful reads), listening to encouraging podcasts and having a regulated sleep schedule. Be sure to tune into the episode to hear my take on these things as well as how I transformed my very unhealthy-self into a routine-loving-healthy woman.

Below are links and resources that I promise to you during this episode. Please enjoy! :

• I’m tellinggg you, you’ve GOT to watch Atypical! Click here to learn more about this amazing Netflix series. Season 3, Episode 5 has the scene that I mentioned 😉
• Want to learn how you can adopt an “attitude of gratitude”? Read more about it on my recent blog post Give Thanks, Every Day
• Click here to find information on Mark Manson’s book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck that I talked about during this episode. 10/10 recommend that you read it!
• Here it is… My Bedtime Routine! Head on over to this blog post to learn more about how to get one started for yourself.
• Also… I talked briefly about how I was 200 lbs in the past when I was a very unhealthy person…so I feel as if I owe you a little proof. Check it out below!

Until next time… Take it easy, stay grateful and be joyful!

Check out more episodes from Season 1 of the podcast while you’re here!