This is really a question of the value of having a routine. Routines are a habit-forming exercise and are useful. One thing that's often ignored in such discus

This is really a question of the value of having a routine. Routines are a habit-forming exercise and are useful. One thing that's often ignored in such discussions is how your habits affect other people. Chances are you're not holed up in a closet coding in a silo. You're dealing with other people. There will be varying needs fo synchronous communication. Your predictability will help other people do what they need to do.