Adapt or restart a routine · D4.10

Try a small variation in an ordinary routine

A routine may be more restrictive than its purpose requires.

Everyday practice

Try these steps

1. Choose a low-stakes rule you would like to examine and identify what it protects or accomplishes.
2. Consider one harmless, reversible variation that keeps important requirements intact.
3. Try it only if you want to and compare the result with your expectation.

An example

I usually rewrite every note neatly; I can keep one readable rough note and see whether I can still use it.

Reflect

Was the rule useful, optional, or in need of adjustment?

Next time

Keep the variation only if it fits; this is not a test of how flexible you are.