As we get older, we tend to have developed routines that guide us through most days. We may eat the same things, exercise the same way, and think the same thoughts we thought the day before. Routines are useful because they allow us to perform many functions without needing to think or make decisions about each one. However, they can also negatively affect our health and the ability to function optimally.
There is an endless number of choices in the world and it is impossible in one lifetime to sample everything. When it comes to food and exercise, it isn’t always practical to change what you do every day. It is important though to experiment and try new things for both physical and mental health.
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