Routines aren't about restricting you—they're about creating mental clarity through structure in your day. In this article, Yaya will discuss the science behind why routines work and practical steps to build a routine that actually sticks.

Students are often taught to see rest as risky in environments that reward constant productivity. This piece examines how self-worth becomes tied to achievement, how burnout quietly builds, and why slowing down can feel like failure. Drawing on research and personal insight, it challenges the idea that success requires exhaustion and argues that rest is a necessary part of learning, clarity, and long-term well-being.