Burned out, busy, overwhelmed, overworked.

These days, when we've got more priorities and tasks to handle than ever before, according

to the BBC, while we don't necessarily have less free time than our counterparts in the

1950s, it sure can feel like it.

That's in part because of technology creep, because of all our notebooks, phones and apps

were more available than ever, so we have less uninterrupted time.

When it feels like time and energy are just slipping away like sand, how can we prioritize

tending to our relationships?

Today, I'm going to give you three relationship routines that will give you the time and

space to build a love that lasts.

There are also tons of routines we can develop around our work.

I often ask my guests about their daily and life routines, because to me, when they

are created thoughtfully, routines are structures that set us up for success.

Today we're continuing with the theme of looking at one chapter each week from my book,

Think Like A Monk, and Going In Deeper.

This week we're on chapter six, which is all about how we can develop routines that will

enable us to train our brains and direct our lives to achieve our goals and to feel greater

meaning and satisfaction.

Here's a short passage from the chapter that's my inspiration for today's podcast.

In the ashram, we started each morning in the spirit of the day we plan to have, and

we trained ourselves to sustain that deliberateness and focus all day long.

Sure, that's all fine and good if your daily schedule involves prayer, meditation, study,

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