For most of us we are creatures-of-habit. We like routine and find comfort in what we may think are the certainties of our daily lives. Sure, a certain level of routine is a good thing. It can sometimes take the burden off of us having to think about everything we do—all those little tasks, etc. But if you are starting to feel like a good chunk of your life is routine or that there is little less spring in your step; that you don’t have that passion you once had; or finding it hard to focus, it may be time to mix it up a bit.
Think about it this way, too much routine can inhibit positive habit changes and even stifle creativity. Being in a comfort zone can feel safe—but if you are starting to think you want something different in your life or think that there must be something more—there is and, more importantly, there is for you. When you decide to deviate from your routine and incorporate change, do so with intention and self-awareness. When you put thoughtful energy into breaking from your regular routine, you can stimulate new thinking, break some bad habits and adapt better to change. 
Mixing it up and changing up routines is a good starting point. Put away the delay factors of the “if’s” and the “when’s”. Start where you are and take small steps. Most of the time our routines are so ingrained that we don’t even think before taking action, and most of our daily behaviors happen in the same place and time. Put yourself in unfamiliar places and situations. New experiences help unleash your imagination by forcing your mind, out of its tendency to rely on what you have in your “brain bank.”
Another quick tip to get you on your way of mixing it up is to make even the smallest change in your day. These include taking a different route to where you go everyday, eat something new or different for breakfast or lunch, go to a different shop, etc. Change the times you would normally do things (if you can). This includes when you exercise or do the food shopping. Add a little variety into your day.
These little steps can start to build your confidence for being more active or conscious in your life. They also have the side benefits of re-wiring your thought processes, helping you think a bit more on what you are doing at any given time. This re-wiring helps strengthen your cognitive ability.
Key here is to jump in—take the helpful hints and what you have read and start to put it into action.