There seems to be a natural split between people who enjoy and thrive on routine and those who prefer to be spontaneous. The one allows us to arrive on time, be reliable and always (mostly?) deliver on what we commit to. The other, allows us to make plans on a whim, be wildly adventurous and back out of those things we’ve lost interest in (well, isn’t that what others would expect us to do?).
Of course, these are sweeping assumptions and probably paint each personality ‘type’ as an extreme example when the reality for most is probably something of a mix between the two.
Habits and Routines – What’s the Difference Anyway?
It’s often been said that we are creatures of habit, or, put another way, routine. From the moment we wake in the morning, we have a tendency to run on ‘auto-pilot’, from repeatedly hitting the snooze button (why bother setting the alarm so early anyway?!), to putting the kettle on or cleaning our teeth, these are all actions we take with little or no conscious effort. [Read more…] about Routine or Spontaneity – What’s Your Preference?