The Science Behind Routina

At Routina, we believe in leveraging science to help you build habits that stick. Life is messy, change is challenging, and building habits can feel overwhelming. But with the right tools, knowledge, and mindset, you can achieve meaningful progress.

Flexible Goals for Real Life

Life isn't perfect, and neither are we. Research shows that rigid goals can discourage us when we fall short, but embracing partial success helps keep us motivated.

What We Believe:

  • 75% success is still a win
  • Missing a day doesn't mean you've failed—it's just part of the journey

How Routina Helps:

Set weekly flexible targets and track partial successes. Our platform encourages progress without demanding perfection.

Accountability Made Easy

Change is hard, but it's easier with support and accountability.

The Science:

Staying accountable—whether to yourself or through a platform—keeps you focused and motivated.

How Routina Helps:

Daily reminders, progress tracking, and reflection tools ensure you stay on course.

Progress Tracking for Reflection

Tracking your habits isn't just about completing tasks—it's about seeing how far you've come.

The Science:

  • Monitoring your progress creates a sense of accomplishment and provides valuable insights for reflection
  • Visualizing streaks or achievements reinforces the habit and keeps you motivated

How Routina Helps:

Visual habit trackers, streak counters, and analytics provide real-time feedback to fuel your momentum.

Why Habits Work

Habits are the building blocks of change. By focusing on small, consistent actions, you can achieve transformative results.

The Four Laws of Behavior Change (Atomic Habits):

  1. Make It Obvious: Set clear cues to trigger your habit
  2. Make It Attractive: Pair your habit with something enjoyable
  3. Make It Easy: Lower the barrier to entry
  4. Make It Satisfying: Celebrate your wins

How to Formulate a Good Habit

1. Harness Fresh Starts (How to Change)

Use key moments: Mondays, the first of the month, or personal milestones provide motivation to start anew.

2. Set Specific, Flexible Goals

  • Define clear, actionable habits like "exercise for 10 minutes" rather than vague goals
  • Stay flexible. Aim for "3–5 workouts a week" rather than locking yourself into rigid expectations

3. Leverage Temptation Bundling (How to Change)

Pair your habit with something you love. Example: Only watch your favorite show while folding laundry.

4. Focus on Identity, Not Outcomes (Atomic Habits)

Shift your mindset from "I need to exercise" to "I'm someone who values health." This builds intrinsic motivation.

5. Use Habit Stacking (How to Change)

Add your new habit to an existing routine. Example: After brushing your teeth, meditate for 1 minute.

6. Plan for Obstacles with If-Then Strategies

Anticipate barriers and plan alternatives. Example: If it rains, then do a yoga session indoors instead of running.

Start Small for Big Results

Consistency beats intensity when forming habits. Small, achievable actions compound into major progress over time.

Example: Want to write a book? Start with just one sentence a day. Over time, the habit will grow.

How Routina Helps:

Our platform helps you break habits into manageable steps and scale them at your own pace.

Why Routina Works

Routina combines evidence-based techniques with an intuitive platform to guide you every step of the way. Whether you're building a new habit, tracking your progress, or reflecting on your journey, we're here to make habit formation simple, flexible, and effective.