[ Habits / Workflows ]

Which comes first:  do habits develop into a sustainable workflow, or, do we fall into workflow patterns that then become habits? 

Habits can protect us from decision fatigue.  Habits help by just being a given, so there’s no decision, such as whether to have coffee or tea in the morning.

Habits are also known for providing “freedom in routine”.  Performing the same actions in the same context or location or decision point means that there really isn’t a decision, there’s no emotion, it’s automatic and situational. 

Repetitive workflows, or habits, are recognisable patterns.  Our brains function better in recognisable environments.