A structured routine brings less stress

A structured routine brings less stress by rachel hwang '25

There is this marvelous sunrise covering my face, waking me up. I open my eyes with the hope of having a wonderful day. Through the gap between my window curtain, I see the sparkly shining lights welcoming me. When I open the right side of the curtain, mountainous buildings are standing in front. As I open another side, the only color that I can see was green. Trees, grasses, and fields cover the place.

While living in both South Korea and the United States, l still end up having a similar routine in my life. Having a routine means that I have a constant order of things that occur. In this photo essay, I am going to show how I structure my routine in South Korea during breaks.

I wake up every morning at 7 a.m, fighting with myself whether to go back to sleep. After I barely deny the temptation to go back to sleep, I make my bed. Photo by Rachel Hwang '25

I do a simple stretch to straighten my body and start the day with a refreshing feeling. Photo by Rachel Hwang '25

After I stretch, I normally make a small breakfast or eat what my mother made. Photo by Rachel Hwang '25

After eating breakfast, I go to my room with a cup of coffee or tea, dragging my heavy body, and start to do some homework. Photo by Rachel Hwang '25

I always take a rest, after finishing some work, by sitting down on the carpet and watching TV while eating snacks. Photo by Rachel Hwang '25

Also, during my free time, I go outside to walk my dog and get some refreshing air. Photo by Rachel Hwang '25

After enjoying my free time, I finish some homework that is left. Photo by Rachel Hwang '25

Having a routine helps me organize my time. When I have a routine, I know the basic idea of what I need to do during the day, which prevents wasting time. Also, when my day is structured, I feel less stress throughout the day.

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Rachel Hwang

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