How likely is it that something will change if you keep doing everything the same way?
If your answer to this question is “pretty unlikely” and you’d like to make a change – well then…
✍️ Carmen, Life & Productivity Coach | 📅 01.09.2025 | 🕗 5 min
We are often stuck in routines. Sometimes, they serve us well – giving us structure and security. But they can also create rigidity. If we want change, we need to get moving – ideally with lightness, curiosity, and a playful spirit.
Maybe you’re asking yourself questions like:
- How can I bring more lightness into my life?
- What role do routines play – are they helpful or limiting?
- How can I approach things differently?
- And what if changing routines isn’t enough and I need a deeper transformation?
Small changes, big impact
Try a new route to work, cook a dish you’ve never made, add morning stretches to your routine, brush your teeth standing on one leg, end your shower with cold water, sing a song in bed, do ten jumping jacks, meditate for ten minutes before sleep, sit on a park bench and consciously observe your surroundings …
Develop your own ideas
Take a moment to add your own ideas to this list. Then reflect on what lightness really means to you.
Creativity brings variety
Breaking routines takes a little creativity. Do things differently and see how it feels. Start with one item from your list. If you enjoy it, repeat it – regularly or occasionally. Notice what feels good, savor it, and do more of it. You’ll find yourself living more in the moment, more in the now. That brings calm and grounding. And if you try something and don’t like it – let it go.
When routines go deeper
If changing routines isn’t enough and you want a deeper shift, it may require a more thorough look. Explore what’s truly bothering you and how it affects your life. From there, you’ll gain clarity on where you want to go and what changes are needed. Do you need milestones? What will it take, and what do you need to feel motivated to start?
Plan your next steps carefully and give yourself time – so you can reach the point where you step into the future with joy and energy. The future is already waving at you.
Lightness according to AI
AI defines “lightness” as a state of effortlessness, free from weight or pressure – physically or mentally. It describes a feeling of joy, serenity, and ease, often linked with positive emotions like happiness and contentment.
Ready to question your routines and bring fresh energy into your everyday life?
If you’d like support, Carmen is here to guide you step by step – with creative impulses, practical tips, and a clear eye for what really matters.
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