A lot changes as we grow up. We move from a free-spirited behaviour to a set of acquired behaviour patterns which help us in navigating life smoothly. These are called habits. According to a Duke University research, our behaviour is accounted by 40% of our habits on any given day. Our life is practically the sum of our habits. How happy we are or what kind of a lifestyle we have, is a result of our habits.
Habits play a major role in our success in life – eating healthy and exercising regularly are two excellent habits which impact our physical as well as mental wellbeing. When our health is in great condition, we are also successful in terms of having a positive mindset, social connections and a general outlook towards life. In most cases, this translates into financial success and other accomplishments too.
It is no shocker that we all want to develop good habits and break away from bad ones. Sleeping early and getting up early is one of the greatest habits which can help us immensely in maintaining good health and productivity. Unfortunately, many of us have acquired a habit of spending too much time on gadgets, something if we get rid of will boost our productivity, sharpen focus and keep our eyesight healthy.
It is also understood that any change to our routine or a set behaviour is tough to handle even when we know that changing our habits could be life-transforming. While making major changes to our behaviour patterns or habits is challenging, small changes or developing mini habits are more doable and sustainable while being less daunting. The term ‘mini habits’ was coined by author Stephen Guise in his book, ‘Mini Habits: Smaller Habits, Bigger Results.’ According to him, taking a small step coupled with desired behaviour leads to high probability of further action.
So join us as we give you a step-by-step guide on how to develop these mini habits in order to bring about major changes in your life.
If you have never regularly exercised in your life, do you think that hitting a gym or a full-blown workout all of a sudden will be possible? There are chances of your body not adapting to this strenuous physical activity in an instant. So it is a great idea to start small – 10 minutes of warm up, jogging or brisk walking before extending it to gradually reach the desired level of activity. Similarly, if you frequently visit social media sites, start by setting a time frame.
The same rule applies to any new habit that you want to cultivate. Be it reading, making healthy choices in your diet or checking notifications on your phone, start small to make it big. Doing so will translate into more productive time and sharpened focus.
Mini habits are small, manageable actions or routines that you commit to on a daily basis.
Mini habits are important because they provide a practical and sustainable approach to success. Over time, these mini-habits create a strong foundation for lasting positive change, making it easier to tackle more significant goals.
To stay motivated and track progress with mini habits, consider using tools like habit-tracking apps or journals. Celebrate small wins along the way to maintain enthusiasm.
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