{"id":632,"date":"2017-07-28T17:16:22","date_gmt":"2017-07-28T17:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thecenterofbalance.org\/?p=632"},"modified":"2018-12-12T18:12:36","modified_gmt":"2018-12-12T18:12:36","slug":"making-your-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecenterofbalance.org\/index.php\/2017\/07\/28\/making-your-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Your Routine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All too often we feel the need to conform especially when it comes to how we spend our time. \u00a0The notion of the 9-5 day is still strong and many feel that they must fit their life into that schedule, and for some that works just fine. \u00a0However in this modern-day and age that 9-5 schedule is not so realistic for many of us. \u00a0You must find a routine that works for you, and not let conformity drive you.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by taking a look at your life. \u00a0Work seems to be a driving factor for many of us so start there. \u00a0Next, take into account your sleeping. \u00a0The idea of an 8-hour sleeping cycle only works if you are sleeping when you were actually tired, and if you have the time to set aside for that. \u00a0You also have to take into consideration that not everyone sleeps for 8 hours straight. \u00a0Think about what time you actually get tired at and what time your body naturally wakes up. 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