Friday Feature: Shaking Up That Mundane Routine

Routines can be a good thing. They can keep us on task, keep things running smoothly and help us get things done.

But sometimes, we crave change.

Blame hedonic adaptation -- our natural tendency to adjust to even the best of circumstances so that they become humdrum. Dull.

Boring.

Want some ideas for shaking up your routine, along with a little insight into why we need to do it? Check out Juli Fraga's "What to Do When You're Bored with Your Routines." Combining insights for positive psychology with practical advice, Fraga helps us understand why we get bored with the same old-same old and what we can do about it.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I think I'll go try something new. Check in next week to find out more about it.