Creating "Mini-Habits"
Something I’ve stumbled upon recently, in an effort to (once again) set a morning routine, is the concept of mini-habits. It’s truly revolutionized the way I think about and interact with new habits I’m trying to set and maintain. Because often times when we’re trying to develop a new routine or habit, it’s easy to take on too much or simply get overwhelmed and end up not doing it at all. In other words, it’s easy to fall into an all or nothing mindset. Mini-habits, as I’m calling them, are a way to circumvent this. Basically, a mini habit is the short, quick, five-minute, version of your “main” habit. Let me explain by using my own morning routine as an example. Morning routine: -brush my teeth -wash my face -drink water -stretch -eat breakfast -take my vitamins It seems pretty basic, which it is. (Every habit should be simple and basic when you start it). And yet, in the morning, I know for a fact that it’s difficult for me to get up and do my stretches. And fai...