Routines don't have to be boring. Daily tasks can add spice to life -- supporting cognitive function, boosting health and providing meaningful activities and social opportunities. Here are some tips to get started.
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The word"routine" can bring to mind words such as mundane or ordinary. During the pandemic's disruptions to daily life, routines may have felt boring and restrictive. However, as an occupational therapist and researcher of the impact of activity and participation on mental health, I know that routines can be powerful tools. They can support cognitive function, boost health and provide meaningful activities and social opportunities.
Early in the pandemic, researchers pointed to the value of daily routines to cope with change. As the two-year anniversary of the pandemic coincided with the relaxation of public health measures across the country, reflecting on routines and their value has been useful when moving toward a"new normal.
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