Recently, I’ve noticed how routine my routine is getting. Wake up. Gym. Shower. Pack school lunches. Get kids ready for school. Go to work. Teach. Take kids to afterschool activities. Drive kids home.

Megan Edgelow is an assistant professor of health sciences at Queen's University, Ontario. The word "routine" can bring to mind words like mundane or ordinary. During the pandemic's disruptions to ...

Well-being is an important and popular topic; indeed, I have previously written about various ways to promote well-being—purchasing experiences vs. things, nurturing character strengths, not thinking ...

Megan Edgelow receives funding from the Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation and the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada. Queen's University, Ontario provides funding as a ...

Monotony can feel like a heavy weight. Adding a dash of variety to your routine can make life feel lighter and more fun. It isn’t uncommon to find yourself stuck in a routine, feeling like you’re just ...

Using the energy that rules your 6th house, you can adjust your routine to make getting things done feel almost effortless. The sixth house of the natal chart rules our day-to-day affairs, namely work ...

Although it can be challenging when you’re not feeling well, maintaining a consistent routine can help with managing depressive symptoms. Depression can disrupt everyday life, with symptoms like ...