The Power of Daily Habits

A New Life Comes from New Habits, Not Goals.

If you agree, great! If not, hang on. If you're like me, aiming to hit important goals in 2024, forming lasting habits is the key.

Because building lasting habits is what moves us toward big goals. It's not about grand gestures, but small, day-to-day actions.

One of my goals in 2024 is to publish a blog post every Monday for the next 10 years. That's the goal! Achieving it requires forming a habit of writing for 1 hour each day throughout the week, so I can publish something helpful every Monday.

A book that helped me in this journey was "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. I won't give all the details—go grab a copy and see for yourself. But here's what I learned:👊

1. Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results:

Think big, start small. Breaking down my goal of 10 years, 520 quality posts, equals 3640 hours of writing. How? One hour of writing a day—a tiny change. Small, consistent actions compound over time, as James explains.

2. Habit Loop and Cue-Routine-Reward:

Goals are good, habits are great, but consistent feedback is even better. Everything has a feedback loop. Hack it by setting yourself up to win. Cue, routine, reward— 

3. Identity-Based Habits:

A mindset shift—goals aligned with who you want to become are easier to stick to. This was a game changer for me. Before My goals were based on things i wanted instead of building the habits for the person i would like to become. I know it sounds like fluff but it works.

4. Your Environment is Key:

Optimize your environment for success. Change your environment, change your habits. The fastest way to change is to change where you are. If you are in an environment where it's hard to keep up a good habit, kiss that goal goodbye.  On the flip side, if your environment and community supports you in building your new habit. You will be successful, It's just a matter of time.  

5. Continuous Improvement:

Habits get easier, but it's a lifelong journey. Success is in the journey, not the destination.

These are takeaways from "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. As the new year approaches, reflect on your habits and goals. Are you starting small? Do you have a good feedback loop? Are you willing to shift your identity for better habits, and are you in the right environment to grow?

Wishing you the best of luck in 2024!

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