When life seems filled with problems, try using routines to help you stay on an even keel. on an even keel. Routines create rhythm, predictability, and a sense of control—even in the midst of chaos.
It doesn’t have to be complex. A morning cup of tea, a walk after lunch, or journaling before bed can anchor your day. Routines don’t just structure your time—they support your nervous system, giving your brain cues that say, “You’re safe. You’re steady.” Especially during stressful times, your routines become quiet rituals of self-care.
Start simple. What’s one thing you can do daily that helps you feel grounded? Do that. Consistency fosters calm, and that calm, in turn, builds resilience.
Author: Mike Balof
A retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Mike used to lay in bed at night and worry about what would happen if his plant closed or found himself without a job. One day his plant closed. Rather than panic and hysteria (OK, maybe a little) Mike found himself carried away on the adventure of his life. Mike started with the best job he ever had working at Home Depot. He spent 8 years working with job seekers at a local workforce center, helping them to find employment. He then started his own company developing courses, writing books and urging others to follow their own paths into the future.
Mike holds a Master of Arts in Adult Education and Training and a Bachelor of Business Management, earned through the University of Phoenix and an AAS degree in Electronics Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. Mike is a member of the Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society.
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