From Psychologies · Guillaume Servant · · 40s
J'aime mes petites habitudes
People who stick to the same weekend routines aren't boring, they have a special strength.
In brief
People who stick to the same weekend routines aren't boring, they have a special strength. People who follow the same weekend routines have a special strength, not boredom. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Weekends that feel the same
People who stick to the same weekend routines aren't boring, they have a special strength.
Dopamine and routine
The brain gets more pleasure from patterns than surprises, according to neuroscience research.
Dopamine of mastery
Repeating actions builds confidence and reduces anxiety by confirming predictions about the world.
Routine vs. boredom
The problem isn't routine itself but doing things while distracted or ruminating.
What to remember
People who follow the same weekend routines have a special strength, not boredom.
