“‎Today is a new day. It's a day you have never seen before and will never see again. Stop telling yourself the 'same crap, different day' lie! How many days has that lie stolen from you? Seize the wonder and uniqueness of today! Recognize that throughout this beautiful day, you have an incredible amount of opportunities to move your life into the direction you want it to go.” ― Steve Maraboli, Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience

There is a big difference between a a routine and repeating an unproductive pattern.  Often those stuck in a pattern are not looking at their goals and objectives with a plan for accomplishment, or looking to identify and savor the difference!  They are just going through the motions and things feel like the movie Ground Hog Day.

Morning routines by comparison are thoughtful and mindful to set us into a focus train of thought to move forward with a purpose.