The Power of Micro-Habits for Big Changes

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I’m just coming back from vacation, and coming back to reality.

You know the feeling.

Your skin of bronze, from the beach and time in the sun.

The sound of the ocean waves like a distant memory.

The reality of what you need to catch up on seeps in.

The heat rises from your belly to your chest. Anxiety.

Studies show that the afterglow of a vacation lasts 8 days.

So, to stay refueled, we need to ensure that we’re focused on the daily habits that allow us to not just be productive, but happy, healthy and aligned.

That’s what this week’s newsletter is all about.

Ok, let’s go!

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Question

What is one tiny habit you can adopt today to make a big impact over time?

Action Step

Choose one habit you can implement immediately (e.g., drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning). Commit to it for the next seven days and observe how it improves your routine.

Let's practice — reply to this email and share one micro-habit you’re committing to this week.

Statistic

Research by BJ Fogg at Stanford University shows that tiny, sustainable habits are more effective than drastic changes in building long-term routines.

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Resources to Check Out

🎧 Podcasts

• Tiny Leaps, Big Changes: The Science of Small Wins
  Listen here.

• The Habit Coach: Building Habits That Stick
  Listen here.

📚 Books

1. Career Break Compass by ME!
   I share the framework, tools and bite-sized break ideas to help you focus on habits for a healthier, happier and aligned life.
   

2. Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg
   Based on twenty years of research and Fogg’s experience coaching more than 40,000 people, Tiny Habits cracks the code of habit formation. Fogg shows you how to feel good about your successes instead of bad about your failures. 
   

3. Atomic Habits by James Clear

   No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. Clear reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.
   

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Thanks! Until next week.

Thanks
Laura

Certified Executive Coach | Advisor | Author
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