In this episode of Coffee Talk, Ashley and Ben discuss 'The Power of Routines' and share insights into their personal experiences with routines, such as their participation in the 75 Hard challenge. They touch upon the difficulties they've faced, including a chaotic period of life involving bus renovations and travel, and how re-establishing a routine has impacted their productivity and well-being. They also outline steps for creating effective routines and share shoutouts, takeaways, and gratitudes. The discussion emphasizes the importance of routines in unlocking personal capacity and maintaining a balanced, productive life.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:28 Life Updates and Bus Adventures
01:14 Travel Stories and Challenges
05:21 Settling in Grand Rapids
11:04 Reflecting on Routines
15:36 The Importance of Routine
26:16 Habits vs. Routines
37:10 The Power of Routine
43:16 The Power of Routine
43:53 Starting 75Hard Challenge
45:37 Modifying the Routine
47:10 Cold Plunge Experience
49:48 Meditation and Workouts
50:20 Diet and Sleep Adjustments
51:38 Reflecting on 75Hard
59:26 Creating a Sustainable Routine
59:52 Three-Step Routine Process
01:03:58 Importance of Free Time
01:05:58 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
01:07:21 Shoutouts and Gratitudes
01:16:15 Closing Remarks
Resources:
- The Importance of Creating Habits and Routine - National Library of Medicine - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6378489/
- Developing a structured daily routine for writing and research - Raul Pacheco-Vega, PhD - https://www.raulpacheco.org/2018/11/developing-a-structured-daily-routine-for-writing-and-research/
- Daily Rituals: How Artists Work - Mason Currey - https://a.co/d/5WYwk93
- Routinization, free cognitive resources and creativity: The role of individual and contextual contingencies - Heesun Chae and Jin Nam Choi - https://doi.org/10.1177/0018726718765630
- What you do every day matters: The power of routines - Megan Edgelow - https://theconversation.com/what-you-do-every-day-matters-the-power-of-routines-178592
