HABITS, ROUTINES, RITUALS: UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIORS

As much as we wish for each day to be different, the cycle of repeating the same actions day after day is pretty common. Habits and routines are an important part of our lives. Making our bed in the morning, that first cup of coffee, grabbing a toast on our way to work, listening to your favourite music on the train, are some instances. And while we tend to use the words “habit” and “routine” interchangeably, they both mean two distinct things. Understanding their definitions can help us design good routines and build good habits.

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