Routines

I get up 5 minutes before my alarm clock sounds at 6:30. 

I go down stairs and use the restroom before getting myself a large glass of water.  

I chug the water and then check for any emails or notifications on my phone that might be important.  

I take a shower and get dressed. 

I drink more water and a cup of coffee.  

I watch an episode the office.

I brush my teeth and have more water if there's time.  

I get in the car and go to school. 

I sit in class and learn. 

I finish my classes and find some lunch, I'm hungry.

I call my friends while I'm still on the east side of Milwaukee. 

I hang out with my friends for an hour before going home.  

I have a small dinner .

I watch tv.

I do my homework.

I help clean up around the house. 

I play games until I fall asleep. 

I repeat.

I repeat. 

I repeat. 

I repeat. 

I repeat.

I have a routine.  I did this as an exercise, which made me realize that although my day might very from day to day, but on the whole I've been perfectly fine with doing the same thing every single day.

It is important to observe what we do with our time, and to manage it.  Are we doing something meaningful or are we just comfortable with the routine.  

As human beings we find comfort in patterns and enjoy following those patterns religiously.  

Try to examine yourself at least once a week and make sure you step out of your comfort zone.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2017/04/26/overcoming-fear-10-ways-to-step-outside-your-comfort-zone/#3d8054cb882d

This article doesn't speak to routines per-say, but I found it extremely relevant to having techniques of breaking my routine, which was making me boring.  Starting small, setting little goals that are achievable is the best way to coach yourself, as you start overcoming harder and harder challenges that you've set for yourself.  

It is important to challenge yourself, because as your overcome your own challenges, you begin to motivate yourself and believe that you can do more today than you could last week or yesterday.