Routine That Reduces Friction
Let’s Get One Thing Straight
Routine doesn’t have to mean rigid or restrictive!
Supportive routines aren’t meant to box you in. They’re meant to clear the clutter and lower the resistance between you and the choices that feel most like you. So, the goal isn’t to add more pressure, more checklists, or more things you “should” be doing. It’s to build habits that actually help you feel better by default.
So, if your current routine feels like a full-time job or if it constantly makes you feel like you’re falling short… It’s time to change that!
When It’s Working
You don’t have to force it.
We want your routine to feel like bumpers on a bowling lane. When we get to live in a way that feels safe and supportive, we take more risks, because we know we’re protected if things go awry.
You can still swerve a bit (or a lot), while knowing you’ll eventually guided back to the path that supports you. There won’t be as much tension on you sicking to the straight and narrow path! So, if/when you get off track, you can get back on, without shame or self-sabotage. This is where we reduce friction and satisfaction becomes sustainable, not just inspirational. Which creates less:
Mental gymnastics about what to eat, when to move, or how to decompress
Decision fatigue that drains your willpower by 10am
“I’ll just start over tomorrow” spirals
So, it removes resistance, ensuring you’re not relying on motivation or perfect circumstances to feel good in your body and mind.
3 Ways for Reduction in Your Life
You need more reminders that ease can be part of your routine, and we can create that for you daily.
1. Environment Tweaks: Set up your space to support the choices you want to make.
Leave your walking shoes by the door.
Pre-chop a few veggies so meals aren’t a battle.
Put your journal on your nightstand instead of buried in a drawer.
You don’t need to overhaul your kitchen or rearrange your whole house. You just need to ask, “What would make the aligned choice easier to notice and act on?”.
2. Make Habits Stackable: Pair a new habit with something you already do automatically.
Take 3 deep breaths after brushing your teeth.
While waiting for your coffee to brew, jot down 1 intention.
Stretch for 60 seconds after logging out of your last meeting.
This lets your brain associate the new routine with a rhythm it already knows and creates less friction, but more follow-through.
3. Check the “Should”: Any habit that feels like punishment, needs to be ditched or tweaked. Consider asking yourself:
“What version of this would actually feel supportive today?”
“What’s the easiest way I can show up for myself right now?”
It’s not about doing more, I swear! It’s about doing what works for you, and only you, in this moment.
Moving Forward
If you’re tired of routines that feel more draining than supportive, maybe it’s not you… maybe it’s the routine. But to figure it out, you have to stop striving for perfection and start building in more peace.
And if you’re not sure where to start, you can always email me at info.khhllc@gmail.com. Let’s chat about what kind of friction might be getting in your way, because sometimes just a few small changes can make all the difference.
