To be more creative and successful: Stick to a daily routine!
February 17, 2025
The key to being more creative and successful is: Stick to a daily routine!
Behavioral scientist Dr. Nick Hobson says, throughout history, routines have helped some of the most successful people – from Benjamin Franklin, to Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, to best-selling author Stephen King – who famously aims to write at least 2-thousand words a day, even if none of it ever gets published!
So, why would a daily routine make you more successful? Well, Psychology Today found that routines give us a sense of control over our lives, which can offset the stress we feel when life gets unpredictable.
And the sooner we develop a routine, the better…… For example: A study in the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology found that routines offer a sense of safety and stability that makes kids far less likely to be impulsive, get distracted, or to misbehave!
And as far as creativity goes, behavior expert Dr. Hobson says having a routine lightens your mental load! Because it means you don’t have to constantly be burning mental energy making decisions – like when to wake up, eat, work, or exercise.
All of that is set in stone – which frees your mind to get creative. Also, if you set aside time every day or week to focus on creative pursuits, you don’t have to wait for inspiration to strike. You have it built into your routine! The key to being more creative and successful is: Stick to a daily routine!
