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What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can?

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Hello dear friends,

I hope this blog finds you in a cheerful mood. Today’s writing prompt made me smile and pause for a moment of honest reflection: “What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can?”

It’s a simple question, but it touches upon something we all experience — that tug-of-war between what we should do and what we want to do.

Our routines define much of our lives, but within those daily patterns often lie a few tasks that we secretly wish we could fast-forward through.

Let’s be honest — no matter how disciplined or organized we are, there’s always a part of our day that feels more like an obligation than a joy.

For some, it’s the early morning alarm that breaks the peace of sleep. For others, it might be the endless string of emails, the post-dinner dishwashing, or even the act of exercising when the bed feels far too inviting.

For me, it’s checking my phone messages and emails first thing in the morning.

Now, that might sound surprising in a world that runs on instant communication. But I find that this small act — which should take just a few minutes — often sets the tone for the entire day.

The moment I open that glowing screen, I’m bombarded with notifications, deadlines, and reminders.

The calm of morning is instantly replaced by the urgency of digital life. It feels like skipping breakfast and diving straight into work before I’ve even said good morning to myself.

So yes, if there’s one part of my daily routine I’d gladly skip, it’s that early dive into the online whirlpool.

Why is it so hard to resist, though?

Because our routines are both comforting and confining. They give us structure, but they can also drain our spontaneity. Skipping a small part of it occasionally feels like reclaiming a sense of freedom.

When I deliberately avoid my phone for the first hour of the day, I feel more present — I hear the morning birds, enjoy my cup of tea, and feel connected to the world around me, not the one glowing behind a screen.

However, routines exist for a reason.

Yes, they keep us grounded and productive. Skipping too many parts of them can make life feel chaotic. So the art lies in balance — knowing when to skip something and why.

Sometimes, skipping a routine is an act of rebellion against monotony; other times, it’s an act of self-care.

For instance, skipping a workout once in a while might give your body the rest it truly needs. Ignoring the news for a day could protect your mental peace. Skipping that late-night scroll might gift you an extra hour of sleep.

Interestingly, psychologists often say that routines build discipline, but occasional breaks from them build resilience.

Sometimes, skipping a task intentionally is not Laziness

When we allow ourselves to skip a task intentionally — not out of laziness, but out of mindfulness — we remind ourselves that we’re not slaves to our schedules. We’re humans, capable of choosing what nourishes us each day.

I’ve noticed that when I skip that one part of my routine — the morning messages — my entire day unfolds differently. I read, I write, I think. My creativity flows better, my conversations are more meaningful, and my mind feels uncluttered.

It’s as if that single skipped habit opens up a small window of serenity in an otherwise busy day.

On a broader note, this question also invites us to reflect on what our routines reveal about us.

Skipping a task often highlights something deeper

The part we want to skip often highlights something deeper: perhaps fatigue, disinterest, or an unacknowledged stressor.

For someone avoiding morning exercise, it might not just be about tiredness — it could signal a need to find a form of movement that truly brings joy.

For another person who skips cooking, it might mean they’ve lost the pleasure of preparing food and need to reconnect with it creatively.

So maybe the question isn’t just what we skip, but why we feel the need to skip it. Is it boredom? Overwhelm? Or maybe a quiet signal that our routine needs reimagining?

After all, a life lived entirely on autopilot loses its color.

My Final Submission

Finally, I think it’s perfectly okay to have a part of your routine that you try to skip — it’s part of being human. What matters is whether you skip it mindlessly or mindfully.

If skipping something gives you a chance to breathe, reset, or refocus on what truly matters, then it’s not avoidance — it’s alignment.

So the next time you’re tempted to hit the snooze button, skip a chore, or delay a task, pause for a moment. Ask yourself: am I escaping responsibility, or am I seeking peace?

The answer to that question can turn even the smallest skipped moment into an act of self-awareness.

Because in the end, routines keep our lives structured — but knowing when to step outside them keeps our spirits alive.

BE HAPPY… BE ACTIVE… BE FOCUSED… BE ALIVE.

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