Consistent in my habits?

Question

A lot of people I know say that I'm very consistent in my habits, and that at times it's veyr predictable what I'll do next. But isn't everyone like that?

Answer 1

Barring some element of dysfunction, most humans exhibit a level of consistency in most behaviors.  The underlying question that is begged from your original question is about (to me, anyway) types of behavior and degrees of consistency.

For example, your employer expects you to be "consistently" on time and to "consistently" perform your roles and responsibilities.  That is normal.

On the other hand, your employer may not want you to be so consistent with your timelinesss and performance that you leave no margin for adjustments or shifts in demands ...neither you nor your employer would want you to be "locked into" the same routine (always) as that then limits your growth and development and, from the employer's perspective- limits the adjustments s/he can suggest or demand from you in the workplace.

For some of your friends they may be trying to tell you kindly and without risking a confrontation, that your behaviors border on some level (degree) of compulsion or obsession.  Now, please know that unless your friends are qualified professionals, that classification is widely -and loosely- bantered about.  

However, you seem intelligent and, as such, should be able to pause and consider your "consistency" patterns enough to come to terms with whether or not those behaviors are compulsive and/or obsessive.  If YOU believe so, then certainly get assessed and move forward from there.  

Answer 2

Yes, i would not take that as criticism. They are just pointing out the obvious. Most people are predictable over time of knowing them etc.

Answer 3

some people

Answer 4

Many people are.  People have schedules that are consistent, and or things that they do on a regular basis on a general time schedule.  Many people do things in a certain way and style.  If these people are your friends and family, of coarse they will know what you may do next.  They know you.