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The Idea in Practice
Here are some other examples of how you can apply ritual and routine to your
habits and behaviors:
• Exercise more consistently: Use the same warm up routine in the gym
• Become more creative: Follow a creative ritual before you start writing
or painting or singing
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Start each day stress free: Create a five-minute morning meditation
ritual
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Sleep better: Follow a “power down” routine before bed
Whatever it is, make it your own. Use your ritual as an on-ramp for the bigger
behavior and habits you want to build into your life. When you master the
ability to mindlessly initiate the tasks that are important to you, it’s not
necessary to rely on motivation and willpower to make them happen.
Where can you use a ritual or routine to help you create more consistently?