27 Life-Changing Micro Habits That Require Only A Few Minutes

Why You Should Live A Bit Slower ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Feb. 21, 2023 When striving for self-improvement, a common mistake is to shoot too high. We make promises to be healthier, more mindful, more patient. But such lofty goals often go unmet. They’re just too vague, or too hard to track. Even when a goal is more concrete (“I want to run a half marathon”; “I want to yell less”) it’s difficult to stay the course, especially when you have kids, because time is tight, progress requires consistency, and it feels unnatural to break tasks into very small chunks. A different approach? Start smaller — much smaller — and instead strive to develop micro habits. Micro habits are daily actions that are easy to implement into your established routine and only require a few minutes of your time (if that). While they may sound insignificant, micro habits are much more achievable than traditional goals. And, because stacking up small victories creates a snowball effect that encourages you to undertake more, and more ambitious, changes, micro habits may be more likely to lead to lasting change. START SMALL [27 Life-Changing Micro Habits That Require Only A Few Minutes]( When it comes to self-improvement, [going small has big benefits.]( [READ THIS STORY]( Stacking up small victories creates a snowball effect that encourages you to undertake more, and more ambitious, changes. FURTHER READING [How To Create A Self-Care Plan That Works For You]( [4 Ways To Be A More Mindful Parent]( [6 Ways To Calm Down When You’re About To Lose Your Cool]( MANAGEMENT TRACK [23 Expert-Approved Anger Management Tools to Use When You’re Pissed Off]( When trying to manage anger, the purpose is not to ignore the emotion, [but to understand and stay ahead of it.]( [READ THIS STORY]( SPLITTING TAXES [What To Know About Filing Taxes If You Got Divorced In 2022]( Divorce changes a lot about your life — including how you file your taxes. [Here’s what you need to know to make the process as smooth as possible.]( [READ THIS STORY]( GOOD INTENTIONS [Why You Should Live A Bit Slower]( At the end of the day, it’s about choosing to be a bit more mindful of where you spend your time, energy, and other resources. [And it has big benefits.]( [READ THIS STORY]( WATCH YOUR WORDS [6 Gaslighting Phrases You’re Probably Guilty of Using]( While you might not be using them purposefully, [it’s important to identify and stop the behavior.]( [READ THIS STORY]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely[unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click[here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.