The phrase "a pattern of life" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a consistent or recurring way of living or behavior that characterizes an individual or group.
Example: "His daily routine has become a pattern of life that he finds comforting and familiar."
Alternatives: "a way of living" or "a lifestyle pattern."
And I suppose that's a pattern of life that I've followed ever since".
A "pattern of life" search is more detailed one – joining the dots to build up a portrait of an individual's daily activities.
The officials say C.I.A. drone operators view their targets for hours or days beforehand, analyzing what they call a "pattern of life" and distinguishing militants from others.
Watching from behind mirrored glass, CIA officials used telephoto lenses and infra-red imaging equipment to establish a "pattern of life" inside the compound and eavesdropped on voices inside.
"This decision represents an intransigent embrace of a pattern of life Christians throughout history and the world have rejected as against biblical teaching," said Mr. Harmon, an adviser to the diocesan bishop.
Such a "pattern of life," as it is called, can give crucial clues to the nature of the work being done, the equipment used and the size of the work force.
These findings suggest that children and adolescents who bully others, frequently also show other forms of antisocial behaviour and that some of those students show a pattern of life-course persistent antisocial behaviour [ 29].
When you build a pattern of living from the inner connection, life works.
In such a video, a so-called "pattern-of-life" emerges.
It was a pattern of his life: he also invested in fast-freezing technology, and hence became chairman of the board and chief promoter of Minute Maid.
It is clear that the illness did allow him to make a pattern of daily life that included work, when possible, and excluded social disruptions.
