# How to Plan Routines to Be More Organized and ACHIEVE RESULTS in 2025 ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/G6Ezs3fJI5c/maxresdefault.jpg) ## Routines are Powerful! [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=0s) - Routines are powerful tools that help individuals live an organized life and accomplish tasks with ease [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=0s). - They enable people to get more done efficiently [(00:00:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=2s). - Routines are effective in making life more manageable and productive [(00:00:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=4s). ## Two Types of Routines [(00:00:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=6s) - Routines can be classified into two types: fundamental routines and cohesive routines [(00:00:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=7s). - Fundamental routines are related to achieving specific results in life and consist of core actions necessary to materialize those results [(00:00:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=13s). - Cohesive routines help tie together different aspects of life, ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks and important areas are not neglected for too long [(00:00:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=24s). - Fundamental routines focus on achieving desired outcomes, whereas cohesive routines focus on maintaining overall organization and productivity [(00:00:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=29s). - A previous video discussed eight routines for productivity, which are examples of cohesive routines [(00:00:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=43s). - The current discussion will focus on fundamental routines and how to establish them to achieve desired results in 2025 [(00:01:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=60s). ## The New Year Ready Workbook [(00:01:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=72s) - The New Year Ready Workbook is a resource available at a link on the website or included with a [[Patreon]] membership [(00:01:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=73s). - The workbook contains a routine planning page for setting up fundamental routines [(00:01:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=86s). - The planning pages in the workbook can also be used to help set up cohesive routines [(00:01:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=92s). - The workbook is intended to be used in conjunction with another video to aid in planning routines [(00:01:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=99s). ## Step 1 [(00:01:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=100s) - The first step to plan routines for 2025 is to determine life categories that will help achieve goals and the results desired in life, and identify the necessary routines within those categories to support the goals [(00:01:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=101s). - The life categories and routines should be directly related to the specific goals set, such as traveling to a different state every other month [(00:02:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=126s). - One of the main life categories that can impact the goal of traveling is finances, and it is essential to ensure that finances support the goal [(00:02:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=145s). - A routine planning worksheet can be used to set up a specific routine, such as a travel finances routine, to help achieve the goal [(00:02:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=165s). - The travel finances routine should be associated with the individual's finances to ensure that their financial situation supports their travel goals [(00:02:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=173s). ## Step 2 [(00:02:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=175s) - To plan a routine, determine what needs to be done on a monthly basis to support it, typically involving four to eight core actions grouped together within the routine [(00:02:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=177s). - In the context of the finances life category, monthly actions may include setting a goal for the amount to be put into a specific fund, such as a travel finances syncing fund [(00:03:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=204s). - Other monthly actions may involve setting up a savings challenge to save more money and applying it towards the specified fund [(00:03:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=212s). - Updating trackers for the specified fund, including all income and expenses related to it, is another potential monthly action [(00:03:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=221s). - Depositing or transferring savings challenge money into the specified account is also a necessary monthly action [(00:03:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=231s). ## Step 3 [(00:03:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=237s) - To support a routine, it is necessary to determine what needs to be done on a weekly basis, typically involving three to six actions per week to execute the routine [(00:03:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=238s). - Weekly actions may include tasks such as sweeping remaining cash from a weekly budget and putting it into a specific fund, in this case, a travel finances fund [(00:04:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=260s). - Other weekly actions might involve completing savings challenges, transferring money into an account for travel finances, or putting it into a cash envelope to save [(00:04:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=269s). - Additional tasks could include depositing cash into the bank or transferring money into a travel finances account, especially for those not using a cash-based budgeting system [(00:04:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=281s). - Updating trackers is also an essential weekly action to maintain organization and keep track of progress [(00:04:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=292s). ## Step 4 [(00:04:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=295s) - To support a routine, it is necessary to determine what needs to be done on a daily basis, typically involving two to four actions [(00:04:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=295s). - The daily routine actions should align with and support the overall routine goals [(00:05:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=304s). - In the provided example, the individual's daily routine actions include completing a savings challenge and effectively logging their progress [(00:05:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=313s). ## BONUS Tip [(00:05:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=323s) - A bonus tip for planning routines is to brain dump all the tasks needed to satisfy the desired routine, and then determine when each task needs to be completed [(00:05:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=323s). - This involves listing out all the core actions, such as setting goals, depositing cash, and updating trackers, and then deciding on the frequency of each task [(00:05:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=347s). - For example, a savings challenge may need to be done on a weekly and daily basis, while setting up the challenge and setting a savings goal may only need to be done monthly [(00:06:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=361s). - Other tasks, such as depositing cash, may need to be done both monthly and weekly, and updating trackers may need to be done monthly and possibly weekly [(00:06:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=379s). - After determining the frequency of each task, the information can be populated into a routine planning worksheet to help organize and plan the routine [(00:06:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=403s). - Brain dumping all the tasks on a scrap piece of paper or a notes page can be an easier way to start planning a routine, before organizing the tasks into a routine planning worksheet [(00:06:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=410s). ## Step 5 [(00:07:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=420s) - Step 5 in planning routines involves writing out the impact of the routine on one's life and the results that will be materialized, as well as understanding why the routine is important to achieve desired goals [(00:07:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=422s). - This step is crucial for consistency because clearly understanding how a routine will impact one's life makes it easier to perform the routine and achieve goals [(00:07:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=434s). - The impact of a routine should be written out in detail, including how it will help achieve specific goals, such as financial prioritization and overall life improvement [(00:07:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=455s). - In the example provided, the routine is important for ensuring that travel is financially prioritized and does not negatively impact overall finances [(00:07:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=458s). - The routine's impact is also related to overall life improvement by creating the means to travel consistently and experience new things [(00:07:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=473s). ## Step 6 [(00:08:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=480s) - To make routine specific modifications, two types of modifications are recommended: adding longer timeline actions and determining the bare minimum required for the routine to achieve results [(00:08:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=480s). - Longer timeline actions include quarterly and annual actions that may not be applicable to every routine, but are necessary for some routines to achieve desired outcomes [(00:08:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=487s). - Quarterly and annual actions are not typically listed on routine planning worksheets, which usually focus on monthly, weekly, and daily actions [(00:08:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=514s). - The bare minimum modification involves determining the minimum actions required to achieve results, allowing for flexibility during busier seasons or when routines are missed [(00:08:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=531s). - The bare minimum strategy method is based on the idea of doing the bare bones of a routine to catch up quickly and continue moving forward without missing out on benefits [(00:09:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=559s). - An example of making longer term time frame modifications includes adding annual and quarterly actions, such as including travel finances in an overall budget and setting savings goals based on planned trips [(00:09:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=570s). - The bare minimum modification for this example includes setting savings goals, setting up savings challenges, planning to save half of the quarterly goal, sweeping cash, and transferring it to the appropriate account, and doing daily savings challenges [(00:10:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=612s). ## Recap [(00:10:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=653s) - To plan routines for being more organized and achieving results in 2025, step one is to determine the life categories that directly impact set goals and figure out associated routines within those categories to materialize desired results [(00:11:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=663s). - Step two is to determine what needs to be done on a monthly basis to support the routine [(00:11:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=678s). - Step three is to decide what needs to be done on a weekly basis to support the routine [(00:11:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=684s). - Step four is to decide what needs to be done on a daily basis to support the routine [(00:11:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=689s). - Step five is to write out why the routine is important and how it will impact overall life improvement and desired results [(00:11:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=694s). - Step six is to make routine-specific modifications, such as adding routines for longer timelines, notating the bare minimum required for the routine to be effective, and identifying actions that can be removed if necessary without directly impacting results [(00:11:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=706s). ## Next Steps [(00:12:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=735s) - To set up fundamental routines for 2025 and achieve desired results, viewers can use the information from the video as a helpful starting point [(00:12:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=736s). - Viewers are encouraged to leave comments with any questions or specific routine examples they would like to see, which will be considered for future video content [(00:12:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=745s). - The New Year Ready workbook is available on the website, linked below, and is also included in each tier of the [[Patreon]] membership for those who choose to become a member [(00:12:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=760s). - The New Year Ready workbook can be used to create a full year plan to help level up in 2025, with an example from a previous video demonstrating how to set up a routine [(00:12:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=774s). - Viewers who haven't seen the previous video are encouraged to check it out to make a solid plan for their New Year and achieve desired results [(00:13:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ezs3fJI5c&t=791s).