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Rituals over Habits & Routines
The difference between a routine and a ritual is the attitude behind the action. While routines can be actions that just need to be done—such as making your bed or taking a shower— rituals are viewed as more meaningful practices which have a real sense of purpose.
With rituals, you are fully engaged with a focus on the experience of the task, rather than its mere completion.
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Habits vs Routines
The main difference between habits and routines is the awareness:
- A habit usually manifests itself as an automatic urge to do something, often triggered by a particular cue, like coffee, smoking a cigarette etc.
- Routines require deliberate practice
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