The Adaptable Routine

Early mornings have become a way of life for me now.
In order for me to keep up with everything... pushups, situps, mileage weight lifting, forms, kicks, etc the best time for me is before work.
What I mean by best time, is the likelyhood of stuff getting done is early morning, it does not mean its the best time in an affectionate way....4:30 in the morning is the best time to stay in bed!
I have found trying to find and stick to a new routine has been difficult but something worth pursuing. That being said, I strongly believe your routine has to be adaptable for things that come up in life on a daily basis or an event that is coming up that is planned ahead.
For instance, lets say I slept in today , OK...actually I did sleep in today.
Now what? Does that mean my workout is scratched for today?
What I like to do is stay positive and before I tackle any thing in the morning is set up a new game plan for the day. I know what I need to get done, now I just have to be creative and adapt my time accordingly.
Routine is important, however, if the routine is so set in stone that even a minor disruption can upset it, the routine is not healthy.
You can easily find you fall into a negative state of mind and stress yourself out if things do not go according to your plan.
As much as routine is important to accomplish ones goals just as important is the ability to adapt through flexibility and versatility.

JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada