Every time I ask him to do something, I get the old “I'm too busy” 'routine'. [=he says “I'm too busy”]
The meeting was a welcome break from 'routine'. [=the meeting was different from what we normally do]
We keep a copy of all correspondence as 'a matter of routine'. [=as a standard procedure]
(..) Now, I want you to take the day, go get together your personal things, and then tomorrow, you get yourself some exercise. You go out for a jog, you give yourself some routines, and pretty soon you find your legs. How do I get in touch with you? Don't worry, we'll be in touch with you soon. (..)2009 Up in the Air