When Your Routine Stops Working for You

Daily Boost Motivation and Coaching

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes

When Your Routine Stops Working for You

June 17, 2025 | Episode - 5117

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

I share a coaching conversation that revealed an important truth about routines - they work great until they don’t. In this episode, I explore why the habits and patterns that once served you can become frustrations.

You’ll discover why your brain loves routines but also why it resists change, even when change is what you need. I break down the natural lifecycle of habits and give you permission to develop your routines when they stop serving your bigger vision.

Featured Story

I got busted by my wife for overfeeding our pets while she was out of town. As a “former fat guy,” I couldn’t resist giving the dogs and cat those extra spoonfuls of food - leading to some very telling evidence when she returned.

This little confession leads me into something deeper - why we keep defending our routines even when they’re not working for us anymore.

Important Points

• I explain why routines are essential - your brain loves operating on autopilot to save energy, but good and bad patterns can happen at the same time.

• I share how new routines work great at first, but over time you felt frustration as life changes while you’re still sticking to outdated patterns.

• I reveal the key to breaking free - asking yourself whether your current routine serves your bigger vision or holds you back.

Memorable Quotes

“I do not lean backwards. I don’t allow people to talk me backwards. If you are negative, I don’t listen to you.”

“You’re running on autopilot most of the time. You are. Naturally, it’s not you. You’re not doing anything wrong.”

“A routine will get you where you want to go. Find the good ones. Lock it in and go do it. But expect it’s going to be iterated.”

Scott’s Three-Step Approach

1. I show you how to recognize when frustration signals that your current routine isn’t serving your bigger vision anymore.

2. I challenge you to decide today to put a new, better routine in place rather than defending patterns that no longer work.

3. I encourage you to embrace change as constant and be willing to iterate your routines as life develops around you.

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