Processes we regularly follow

Definition

process, noun: 

"A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end." (Lexico, def. 1)
 

Why follow processes?

As the definition from Lexico, Oxford Dictionaries, suggests, we follow processes because they provide a step by step way of achieving a goal, an end result, that we want, whether a delicious cup of coffee in the morning, a successful workout, a memorable birthday party,  a successful Ph.D. thesis, making a shirt, baking cookies, or moving house. 
 

Our examples  

We have been following a process to bring us to here: 

1. we chose a topic to write about = a process we regularly follow
2. we got ideas on that chosen topic
3. we organized our ideas on our topic 
4. now, we will write down those organized ideas. 
• you already have the ideas. You only need to turn them into sentences organized in paragraphs in a very short essay. 
• introduction → introduce your topic = what is your chosen process? 
• give some background / point → Why is it interesting? Why does it matter to you? Why did you chose this topic to write about? 
• tell us your main idea about the process = a general idea about it and perhaps the final outcome. 
• body = describe the steps in your process in order. One or two paragraphs will probably be enough. You don't have time for a lot of detail. 
• conclusion = end your essay. 
• restating the thesis with some new perspective from the ideas in the body is usual here. 
• and perhaps add a final comment that clearly tells readers: "The end."
   
• You have 12:00 minutes to write your short essay describing your chosen process. 
   
  And before we click "Publish" there are a few more steps: 
5. review what we have written: is it a complete answer?  Is it clear? = 3:00 minutes
6. revise our comment: cut, add or move ideas. = 4:00 minutes
7. proofread = check the grammar and spelling = 3:00 minutes
8. finally, publish our essay.