Does familiarity indeed breed contempt ? A food for thought.

We as humans are creatures of habit who desire familiarity . So I would say familiarity breeds contempt doesn't hold true in this situation.

As we grow older, we are used to a certain lifestyle, a certain comfort,  habits, routines  etc. Hence we crave and desire familiarity at home and work place.

Atomic habits is a book which explains rules for forming good habits. With growing age I have noticed that it is not difficult to develop a habit. My daily routine becomes a habit if iam following it for ten years or more. Hence accumulating good habit is very crucial. It is well known that good habits die hard.

If iam habituated to a routine at my work place then I crave for it every single day.

E.g my routine starts with checking my msgs and replying to them once I reach office. After that my work starts.

At home I have an habit of watching tv for some time and then reading a book. So, come what may I need to follow this every day . And it gives me satisfaction and peace.

How to generate a good habit and be  productive at work place?

1. Check your msgs and mails first thing in the morning or in the evening before going home

2. Once you start working make sure not to check emails, msgs, social media etc

3. Take a break of 10 -15 min after 90 mins of work. 

4. Resume work. Keeps the breaks minimal.

So, if one wants a productive routine at work place ,then make a time table which you will follow daily . And years of this routine will just make you productive and successful.Work time should be devoted only for work. Meeting s with colleagues should be arranged in such a way that along with catching up it should be work related . 

Since many of us like to meet and catch up with friends at work place, my above advice may seem harsh.

Following a strict routine is only for those who have an aim and want to achieve it. These are only some short tips . For detailed explanation and methods to form good habits and build good relationships one can read the books mentioned below.

I had found these books profoundly helpful

Atomic habits by James clear

Ikigai by Hector Garcia, Francesc miralles

Surrounded by idiots by Thomas Erickson

Human nature.by Robert Green.