inimeste harjumused, rutiinid, rollid ja rituaalid, mis avalduvad igapäevaelutoimingutes ja mõjutavad, kuidas ja millal tegevusi sooritatakse. Harjumused ja rutiinid võivad sooritusele kaasa aidata või seda takistada
Performance patterns are the habits, routines, rituals, and roles that influence and surround participation in occupations. When analyzing an occupation, an essential step is to investigate the patterns in which the client engages and how they influence the demands of the occupation. Habits and routines can influence how and when an occupation is performed. This can be found to either be a support or hindrance to performance.