03/09/2026
For many routines will be back in place this week with the children returning to school.
Do you like routine, or are you more spontaneous and like a less rigid flow?
I like routine. I like to know what is happening, not just for the day, but for the short-term future too.
Until I go away… then I don’t want to plan or think too much about what I’m doing. I like the disconnect. The freedom of not needing to know what comes next.
However, I also appreciate that this isn’t something I would want long term. It got me thinking…
Maybe it’s not always routine we need a break from. Maybe sometimes we need a break from the mental load of constantly thinking about what comes next.
Routine can make us feel safe and settled, while spontaneity can give us space to switch off. Perhaps the important part is knowing what you need at different times.
What gives you more peace — knowing what’s coming next, or not having to think about it at all?