Routines
Name one daily routine
brushing teeth, showering, changing clothes, eating, walking
What is a "small action"?
A tiny step that is easy to do.
True or False: You must feel motivated to start.
False
Routines make the day more ______.
Predictable
What does 'activation' mean?
Doing small things even without motivation
What do routines help reduce?
Stress and overwhelm
Name one small action you did today.
What usually comes first: action or motivation?
Action
What do routines do for stress?
Lower it
Why does doing less worsen mood?
Avoidance increases stress
Opening the blinds is an example of what?
A morning routine
Why are tiny actions easier?
Require less energy and motivation.
Why is waiting for motivation not helpful?
Motivation rarely comes first
What do routines do for symptoms?
Improve them/Provide stability
Give one activation example.
sit outside for 1 min, go for a short walk
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Why is consistency more important than perfection?
Small repeated actions help more than big tasks done once
Give an example of breaking or shrinking a task?
Clean one corner instead of the whole room
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What happens after taking a small step?
Mood improves → motivation increases
Why do routines make decisions easier?
Reduce decision fatigue
What happens when we avoid tasks?
Mood and symptoms worsen
Create a simple 3 step routine?
stretch, walk for 20 minutes, meditate for 10 minutes
Create a tiny version of a task you avoid.
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Give an example of the action → motivation cycle.
Example: shower → feel better → do another task
How do routines support recovery?
Provide structure, reduce chaos, build momentum
Create an activation plan for a hard day.
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