Break a routine.
THE LOWDOWN
When you break a routine you force your brain (which is a repetition junkie) to wake up from that numb lethargy that comes from doing the same thing over and over again.
A simple change gets it to do extra work, the novelty makes you more alert and observing and you see things from a different angle. You become more present.
WHY IS IT GOOD?
When changing or breaking a routine:
You create new neuronal pathways - the essence of neuroplasticity - by physically altering the structure of your brain. The more you practice it, the flexible and adaptable you become.
Mark Williams recommends changing routines to wake up from the autopilot by paying more attention to routine activities.
SOME IDEAS:
To break a routine you can:
Take a different route to work.
Sit on a different seat for breakfast or for an office meeting.
Go to a new cafe for your morning coffee.
Try a new workout machine at the gym.
Get yourself something unexpected (challenging even) for lunch.
Buy your groceries at a different place.
Sleep the other way around (your head where your feet are, but make sure your partner is OK with this!)
EXTRA BROWNIE POINTS
Make a routine of breaking your routines!
Have a great week escaping those mind-numbing loops!
Vero and Enrique
Choose your rhythm.Kensho Life
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