In “Habituated Practice Can Lead to Entrenchment,” Chris M. Anson discusses the potential downsides of habitual practices. He suggests that the repetition of certain behaviors or routines can lead to a state of entrenchment, where these practices becomes deeply ingrained and almost automatic. This entrenchment, while sometimes beneficial, can limit an individual’s adaptability and creativity. This could potentially hinder their ability to respond to new situations or challenges. Anson’s work prompts us to reflect on our own habits and consider the balance between comfort in routine and the need for growth and change.
A couple writing skills that have become entrenched to me include vocabulary building, proper grammar use and clear sentence structure. This has become entrenched since I was in middle school. Over the years, these skills have gotten strong and continue to improve. One possible advantage of these skills could be the consistency of my writing. One disadvantage of these skills could be limiting creativity in my writing. I personally think that habituated practice and automatic skills are good things for writers. I believe that they are good because they help writers craft their work more efficiently and effectively.
