We all know what a “good routine” looks like: eat better, sleep more, move your body, stay focused, shut down on time.

So why is it so hard to actually stick to it?

In this episode of Corporate Therapy, Lucy Paulise breaks down why routines fail—not because of lack of discipline, but because they’re built without structure that supports real life.

Drawing from years of coaching high performers, Lucy explains how to build a balanced routine that supports both productivity and well-being by focusing on fundamentals like sleep, nutrition, movement, focused work, and recovery—without trying to optimize everything at once.

You’ll learn:

• Why motivation and mood are unreliable foundations for routines
• How timeboxing creates consistency without rigidity
• Why working “enough hours” matters more than working maximum hours
• How reducing decision fatigue protects energy and focus
• How to design routines that actually last beyond week one

This episode is for professionals who want sustainable performance—without burnout.

🔗 Want to go deeper?

You’ll find links in the episode description to:

Lucy’s full articles mentioned on the podcast

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lucianapaulise/2026/01/13/how-to-build-a-balanced-routine-for-2026-in-6-steps/

Book a one-on-one coaching session if you want personalized support

https://www.lucypaulise.com/

Timeboxing App: https://try.sunsama.com/timeboxing

🎙 About the host:

Lucy Paulise is a career and executive coach, author of Timebox, and a Forbes contributor. Through Corporate Therapy, she helps high achievers create clarity, confidence, and sustainable success — without sacrificing wellbeing.

As always…

This week, try it:

Choose three priorities that truly matter and timebox them on your calendar. Show up, stay focused, and stop when time is up.