The sense of structure - Wellness Wednesday - Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

Even if you like living more freely, having a routine can be motivating and healthy. So you might want to think about building structure into your daily life.

It can encourage healthy habits, reduce stress, and help you become more productive, focused, and in control. You might also find that you get the more boring but vital stuff out of the way more quickly – leaving you free to enjoy more time without tasks hanging over your head.

Setting a structure

It’s not just young children who thrive on regular routine. Going to sleep, getting up and eating at similar times throughout the day can help maintain your circadian rhythm, which is good for general wellbeing and particularly sleep. Here's how to get started.

Make a list of all your daily tasks: Note down everything from work to meals to chores. Then make an outline of what you’d like to get done each day. Some people like to account for blocks of, say, 15 minutes and note down the smallest item – others prefer to leave it more fluid and just note the important tasks and a rough timeline.
Don’t forget the fun stuff: Don’t just schedule in work, responsibilities and appointments – remember to allocate time for self-care. That might be sports or hobbies, a regular night out with your partner or friends, or even just time to relax.
Tailor it for you: Whether you’re a night owl, an early bird, or something in between, factor this in when building your schedule.
If it’s not working for you, tweak it – it’s not set in stone.

And finally – don’t get so concerned with following your schedule that you pass up the occasional wonderful spur of the moment opportunity!

References

The importance of maintaining structure and routine during stressful times – Kendra Cherry, Very Well Mind, accessed on 28 June 2021, www.verywellmind.com/the-importance-of-keeping-a-routine-during-stressful-times-4802638
The importance of planned structure – The Wellbeing Thesis, accessed on 28 June 2021, thewellbeingthesis.org.uk/taking-control-to-make-this-work-for-you/the-importance-of-planned-structure/
18 reasons why a daily routine is so important – Skilled at Life, accessed on 28 June 2021, www.skilledatlife.com/18-reasons-why-a-daily-routine-is-so-important/
How to establish a daily routine to become your best self – Steven Sanders, Goalcast, accessed on 28 June 2021, www.goalcast.com/2018/11/26/establish-daily-routine-become-best-self/

Introducing Wellness Wednesdays

Life can move at quite a pace. And sometimes we can become so focused on what’s urgent that we overlook what’s really important.

Nothing matters more than our physical and mental health. In today’s demanding world taking proper care of ourselves enables us to fulfil our potential, pursue our passions, and be there for our families, friends, and colleagues.

As a proudly purpose-led organisation we are committed to doing the right thing, from our comprehensive and diverse sustainability programme to our engagement with the communities in which we operate.

So today we are delighted to announce the launch of Wellness Wednesdays. Each day at Ortho we commit our collective energies to enhancing and protecting the lives of others. We now aim to bring this thinking, and its benefits, closer to home, and promote a greater focus on self-care for all of our colleagues.

Each week we will take a fresh and invigorating perspective on how we can better look after ourselves, from diet and exercise to relaxation and the management of stress. Our hope is to provide clear, simple and practical steps towards a healthier body and mind.

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