Are you feeling the need for a little spice in your life? Try spicing up your routine. Now, don't get me wrong – there's nothing wrong with having a routine. A routine can provide a sense of order, helping you to do certain things automatically, efficiently, and easily. It's something you don't have to consciously think about, like traveling a certain route to work, or doing the same exercise program, or performing necessary tasks. And that can be very helpful.
It's just that sometimes you may feel that your routines have you, rather than you have them. You can spend so much time in that automatic pilot state that you lose your sense of awareness and enjoyment of the moment, and a kind of boredom sets in. I know that sometimes happens to me when I look back on my day. If that happens to you too, it could be time to shake things up a bit, add some variety.
So go ahead, take a look at some of your own routines, and see what you can add or make different. Here are a few things to consider:
Traveling the same route? Try a different route, or vary what you do as you travel, such as listening to an audio book instead of the news, or a different type of music.
Buying and preparing the same foods? Experiment with foods that you've never tried before. Or try take-out or eating out once in a while.
Do you have the same "look"? The next time you need a haircut, try a different style. Try a different grooming product, or add a different color or item to your wardrobe.
Doing the same exercise? Try varying it with another kind. If you walk, try alternating it with riding a bike, for example. If you run, choose different routes.
But most of all, try adding a new routine – one of an enjoyable activity, a treat for yourself. And stick to it!
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