I am a creature of habit. I like routine. At the same time, I embrace change and find it invigorating.

I am a walking paradox.

But today I’m talking about the habits. According to Wikipedia (yes, I go to the best sources), a person doesn’t have to think about a habit, they just do it. I’m a prime example of this.

Each night before bed, I do the same three things in the same order. I wash my face, brush my teeth, then put on my face cream. Every. Night. One night, for some strange reason, I brush...