Secrets To Getting Micro Habits To Complete Tasks Quickly And Efficiently

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Building better habits is hard, especially in the beginning. Huge changes hardly work. Directing for one large step doesn’t end well and micro habits are huge step for future betterment. Many people rely on habit-building systems to start new healthy habits.

A great system can give your willpower a break, so you can focus on repeatable behaviors that deliver results-systems applied well will make your habits automatic over time.

But a good micro habits system requires time to deliver incremental changes because healthy new habits take time to stick.

The only way to get over the hurdle is to start with a consistency plan too small to fail: a habit formation system that fits your personality, attitude, environment, and goals in life.

A small action daily is infinitely better and more impactful than a massive change you can’t sustain. It’s also a realistic and attainable way to teach your brain healthy habits.

7 Micro Habits To Start Your Day Effectively

7 Micro Habits To Start Your Day Effectively

1. Hydration

When we wake, our body has not had water for 6 to 8 hours and is already in a state of dehydration. Drinking two glasses of water restore your hydration and give you energy for the day. Hydration is micro habits with lots of benefits.

By now we have all heard the many benefits of drinking water: more energy, clearer skin, and better digestion. Of course, that doesn’t mean we always follow through.

Instead of thinking that it’s a punishment to count your 8 glasses of water a day, think of it as a great way to fuel your body.

Dehydration can make us feel hungry, tired, and cranky. We eat more, we make poor choices, and we tend to reach for unhealthy beverages when we’re dehydrated.

Carry a water bottle with you and refill it when you can. Think of how amazing it is that we have access to water nearly all day, every day.

We are so blessed every time we’re able to fill a water bottle with clean, drinkable, fresh H2O whenever we want. Drink it and appreciate it!

2. Make Your Bed Every Day

When you make your bed in the morning, you start the day with a task completed. And if you have a trash day, you’ll return to a bed that is made.

3. Avoid Packaged Foods & Sugary Drinks

The vast majority of nicely packaged snacks contain lots of processed food or are high in sugar. They give our brains an injection of glucose which, once burned, dumps us into fatigue. Eat whole foods for sustained energy and mental clarity.

It takes a fraction of a second to decide on a non-sugary drink instead of a sugary one.

4. Write A Short Journal Entry

You can write what you’ve done in the day. This makes us more reflective and gives us a thread to track our memories through life. Lately, I’ve been using the Day One app to track my entries.

You’ve done great things today. Within every day, think of one thing where you surprised yourself.

You’ve done great things today. Within every day, think of one thing where you surprised yourself

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Doing the nice thing is not about recognition; it’s a many-times-daily reminder to do the kind thing for both others and yourself, especially when no one is looking.

5. Reflect On Your Goals Or Resolutions

Many people write resolutions every year and don’t look at them until the following year.

Routinely carving out time to organize your online calendar helps you see important happenings, like upcoming bills, birthdays, and events, weeks and months in advance, signaling you to prepare.

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write down appointments (and keep them), utilize a daily task list, and use their calendars as a map toward achieving their goals.

For each to-do item, find a time on your calendar and write it in. Scheduling time for things like exercise, housekeeping, cooking, and leisure time can feel a little funny at first, but once it becomes a habit, it’s a great way to get an overall view of your week.

Scheduling helps you manage your time wisely, so you can maximize your “rewards” and anticipate your family’s needs.

6. Choose Gratitude

One habit that can change your perspective almost immediately is to become intentional about choosing an attitude of gratitude.

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Focusing on what you’re grateful for helps build an appreciation for what you have. It helps us feels blessed, so we can find beauty in life’s ordinary moments. When things are going wrong, remaining thankful helps us refocus on all the things going right.

7. Manage Your Money

Spending can be habitual and automatic. When we get into the routine of swiping a credit card at every whim, it can quickly spiral out of control and become a dangerous mess.

This can be a challenge, but when it’s over, you’ll be amazed at how much more you think before you swipe that card.

Make it a habit to examine your bank account and budget daily. Just 5 minutes a day spent glancing at it and checking that things are going smoothly can catch problems right away.

Put your money back in your wallet or place coins in a jar each time you spend. Make it a habit to stash the “extra” change away. Just wait and see how quickly it adds up.