“Habit is as second nature,” according to the Roman statesman Cicero. Human nature is only partially pre-determined by our DNA, seasoned by relatives and the environment. However, our willpower always has the last call. We are responsible for what we make ourselves to be. Sounds quite simple so far.
Most of us think that to be worthy is to have a lot of significant achievements, expensive things, and exert power over other people. Again, this is only partially true, as no one can have big things right away. We all start small and build up our potential with time.
Stephen Guise has been experimenting with different strategies that are supposed to make us efficient and successful. After a while, he concluded that most of them fail us. Nonetheless, Guise realized that probably the only thing that proved to be 100% effective was the ability to build a mini habit.
According to the author, “A mini habit is a very small positive behavior that you force yourself to do every day.” The gist is that when you get used to doing similar useful things every day, your brain will learn that as your new behavior. Such a card up your sleeve will help you restructure and even transform your life.
"Big intentions are worthless if they don’t bring results." ~ Stephen Guise
A mini habit is where you start building a new habit you want to form. If you want to run a marathon, start with a mile a day. When that feels too easy for you, begin running longer distances. Fancy learning a new language? Do not attempt at studying all rules and exceptions to them right away. First, take a look at phonetics. As soon as you learn to pronounce the alphabet correctly, you can move on to learning some simple words. Persuade yourself that one positive thought a day gradually grows into a habit that helps you develop a more optimistic view of life in general.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. ~ Lao Tzu
The beauty of a mini habit is that it can’t be complicated by definition. It is something you can absolutely and always accomplish. This is how you start your mini. Read at least one chapter of this summary every day until you finish it. If it feels right, read more, but never go below this limit. One chapter is one page of an ordinary book. It doesn’t take much of your time or effort; it is very easy to go through. One more thing, don’t postpone the reading till the next day, thinking that if you skip it today, you will read more tomorrow, or, to make things worse, leave it all for one unknown day. Mini habits are like seeds, and regularity is their fertilizer.
The beauty of a mini habit is that it can’t be complicated by definition. It is something you can absolutely and always accomplish.
Small intentions always go farther than big ones. However, a lot of us focus on big things as if only they matter. Yet, we usually don’t understand that life doesn’t work this way. Everything starts small. According to Guise, this is precisely why we often stagnate and see no way out. We want too much too soon. This is the wrong strategy, an unrealistic one. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Give yourself a chance to have one small accomplishment each day.
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Recurrent behavior teaches your brain to automate
A habit is formed when we repeat similar actions over and over again. The same is also true about emotions. If we react to a specific stimulus with anger, our brain remembers that we should be angry whenever we see or encounter this stimulus. Our brain and body work together by forming neural paths. When you try to do things differently or in a completely novel way, your brain might feel betrayed because that is not what it is used to.
In this insightful book, the author introduces the concept of mini habits as a powerful tool for personal growth. By focusing on small, achievable actions, readers can overcome the barriers of motivation and willpower to create lasting change. With practical strategies and real-life examples, "Mini Habits" offers a refreshing approach to achieving bigger results in various aspects of life, from health and productivity to relationships and self-improvement.
Who should read Mini Habits
Individuals seeking a practical guide to achieving long-lasting positive change.
Busy professionals looking for effective strategies to improve productivity.
Anyone interested in personal development and self-improvement techniques.
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