While I teach my students to practice openness to change, as a doorway to being more creative,  I myself am a creature of routine.

I eat oatmeal for breakfast, rise at 5 a.m. to walk our dogs, and am asleep by 10 p.m.  I do my writing in the morning, and find that my brain shuts down by early evening.  Routine. Old humdrum routine. Sometimes – my loving family is a bit mocking about my daily routine.

This is why I loved this new piece in Science Daily, July 30: “Scientists find a simple routine linked to less pain and depression. A predictable daily routine may be a surprisingly simple way to reduce pain, improve mood, and support........

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