"Change up the location. One of the simplest things you can do to shake things up is switching up the location. Whether that's trying a new restaurant for lunch, going to a coffee shop to do admin work instead of staying at home, or beginning your cleaning routine in a different location each week (instead of always starting with the same one) - there are a lot of ways to "change up" the location."
"Romanticize it. Some things we do every day are far from glamorous (e.g. shutting down the kitchen every night) - but by romanticizing tasks, you can turn the mundane into something special. For instance, light a nice-smelling candle or put on some good music while you wash the dishes or practice mindfulness while you fold the laundry."
"Bring a buddy. Having a friend join you on your errands (and vice versa) can make it feel a little more fun. Go grocery shopping together, do separate tasks next to one another, or even FaceTime or hop on a phone call while you both work. Add a new step. It's best to slowly incorporate your new step into your routine. For instance, when adding an extra exercise to your workout, make sure to keep it to a manageable time, marked down wherever you keep your workout routine, and slowly ramp up to 100%."
Apartment Therapy's January Cure is a free 20-day program designed to refresh the home for the year ahead. Practical tactics can make routines feel new and more enjoyable. Changing location can introduce novelty, such as trying a new lunch spot, working from a coffee shop, or starting cleaning in a different room each week. Romanticizing mundane tasks with candles, music, or mindful attention can turn chores into pleasant rituals. Bringing a buddy for errands or parallel tasks increases motivation and fun. Adding a single new step slowly, tracking it, and keeping it manageable helps make changes stick. The Cure runs every January, April, and September.
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