Habits vs Workflows

Does a habit develop into sustainable workflows, or, do we fall into workflow patterns that then become a habit? 

Habits can protect us from decision fatigue.  Habits help by just being a given, so there’s no decision – like deciding 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. 

The brain functions more smoothly when it spots patterns and can respond without too much effort.