A routine can be the result of finding a way of doing things that works, and repeating it. This can be all right for a few things, but most things can improve, while a routine can make improvement seem unnecessary. There is the problem of being so set in a routine, that when a routine had an unexpected twist, there can be less ability to adapt. Routine can close the eyes to improvement, because there can be the fear that the change will be for the worst. Sometimes someone can be aware of the limitations of routine, feeling they are unable to escape it,sometimes called a rut. The best remedy to an overwhelming routine is a change of scenery, while this may not always be practical, the aim is...

A routine can be the result of finding a way of doing things that works, and repeating it. This can be all right for a few things, but most things can improve, while a routine can make improvement seem unnecessary. There is the problem of being so set in a routine, that when a routine had an unexpected twist, there can be less ability to adapt. Routine can close the eyes to improvement, because there can be the fear that the change will be for the worst. Sometimes someone can be aware of the limitations of routine, feeling they are unable to escape it,sometimes called a rut. The best remedy to an overwhelming routine is a change of scenery, while this may not always be practical, the aim is to escape routine thinking. Learning something every day helps it will open up a section of the mind that has not been subject to routine. I also think if I am happy with a routine, I don't have much to worry as much. There are routines which require little or no intelligence. If not used the brain can get dulled. I try and make them interesting, or try and leave routine thinking with the routine job. The Brain needs much more exercise than any routine can give but routines can be so easy to rely on.