Want to change your life? Start by changing your routine.
We’ve all been there. Fired up on Monday, back to old habits by Thursday.
Whether it’s hitting the gym, eating better, journaling or waking up early - getting into a routine can feel like a battle you just can’t win.
But what if the problem isn’t discipline?
What if the secret isn’t about doing more, but about starting from a different place?
In this article, you’ll learn how to get into a routine, why most people fail to establish a routine, and how to develop a system that works with your brain, not against it.
Plus: we’ll share a powerful tool Tony Robbins uses every single morning to create unstoppable momentum (and how you can use it in under 10 minutes).
Quick answer: What’s the fastest way to get into a routine?
Want the shortcut?
Here’s the 3-step formula that works:
- Shift your state first (not your schedule)
- Start smaller than you think
- Stack one win a day
Routines don’t fail because of a lack of effort.
They fail because we try to change behaviour before we change our identity.
Why routines matter more than motivation
Motivation comes and goes. Routines? They anchor you.
When life gets chaotic, a strong routine brings clarity.
When you feel lost, your routine gives you direction.
When you’re overwhelmed, your routine becomes your power tool.
Tony Robbins says it best:
“Repetition is the mother of skill.”
If you want a better life, start with better habits.
If you want better habits, build a better routine.
How to get into a routine when you’re feeling stuck
Let’s start with a question:
Are you trying to fit a new habit into a broken system?
If so, no wonder it’s not working.
Before you plan your day, ask yourself:
- What’s the emotion behind the routine I’m building?
- Am I inspired, or am I forcing it?
- Is this habit aligned with who I’m becoming?
If the answer is unclear, it’s time to reset your state.
One great place to begin is by learning how to rewire your brain for success. The way you think creates your routines. Change the wiring, and everything else shifts.
Morning routines start with state, not structure
Here’s what most people get wrong:
They think a routine starts with doing something.
But in truth, it starts with being someone.
That’s why Tony Robbins begins his day not with to-do lists, but with priming, a 10-minute ritual to align his emotions, mindset and physiology for peak performance.
Want to establish a routine that lasts? Begin your morning by changing your state.
7 simple steps to establish a routine that sticks
Here’s a proven process to create momentum, even if you’ve failed 10 times before.
1. Start with one identity-based habit
Ask: Who do I want to become?
Then choose a habit that affirms that identity.
Example: “I’m a strong person” → Daily strength training, 10 minutes.
For more on identity-level change, read how high performers build powerful habits that create compound success over time.
2. Anchor it to a trigger
Routines become automatic when they follow a pattern.
Link your new habit to something you already do:
- After brushing teeth → drink water
- After coffee → 5 mins of journaling
3. Design your environment
Make the good habits easy and the bad ones hard.
- Set out workout clothes the night before
- Keep your phone out of the bedroom
- Put your journal on your pillow
4. Schedule it like a meeting
If it’s not scheduled, it’s optional.
Block 15–30 minutes on your calendar for your new routine every day.
5. Celebrate small wins
Reinforce the habit by celebrating it.
Tony calls this “conditioning your nervous system” with positive emotion.
6. Remove friction
Ask: What could stop me from doing this?
Then remove the excuse in advance.
7. Review weekly, reset as needed
Life shifts. Your routines should evolve with you.
Each week, reflect: What worked? What needs adjusting?
The hidden benefit of routine: emotional freedom
Ironically, many people resist routines because they feel restrictive.
But the truth? The right routine frees you.
It removes decision fatigue.
It creates momentum.
It puts you back in the driver’s seat of your day.
A strong routine is a vote for the future you.
And if you’re looking to take control of your life, start here. Clarity plus commitment equals freedom.
Real talk: Routines won’t save you. Identity will.
You don’t need another app, planner or calendar system.
What you need is a new standard.
When you show up daily, not because you “have to”, but because it’s who you ARE.
That’s when routines become non-negotiable.
Because here’s the truth:
“Change your story, change your life.” - Tony Robbins
You are not lazy.
You are not inconsistent.
You’ve simply been trying to act like someone you haven’t yet believed you are.
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Final thoughts: It starts with one win
Want to know how to get into a routine?
Win your morning. Win your day. Win your life.
And if you fall off? That’s okay.
Get back up. Recommit. Rewire.
Because your breakthrough isn’t in the perfect routine.
It’s in becoming the person who doesn’t quit.
