10 Small Changes You Can Make Today for Optimal Performance
Big results start with small changes. And every little action you take right now affects your future and who you become.
That’s an important thing to keep in mind.
Often people underestimate small changes, steps, achievements or else, just because of their size. But when combined, they transform our whole life in the long-term.
Avoiding sweets just for this one meal may not seem like a big thing for you. But do it many times, and you can lose weight and fix your eating habits without even realizing.
That’s the power of incremental change.
It happens over time, it requires patience and dedication. But the winners in life stick to it instead of indulging in activities and habits that only bring instant gratification.
If you too want to make the most of that powerful law of life, but don’t know where to start, here are some examples of easy adjustments you can try today for a better you in the near future:
10 Small Changes for Big Results
1. Write down your to-do list the night before.
That takes no more than 5 minutes but will save you so much time and worries tomorrow. Do it in the evening and you can get to work first thing in the morning and thus build momentum.
2. Get rid of one thing you own.
Donate, give to a friend or throw away something you haven’t used in a long time. Just one thing.
Then, do it again in a few days. This way you’ll get used to the idea of eliminating stuff instead of getting more of them and will see that you feel freer without them.
You’ll also realize that you’ve been too attached to some of your belongings and that wasn’t good for your personal and spiritual growth.
3. Floss after you brush your teeth for like 10 seconds.
Do it once in the morning for a start.
You’re using a habit you’ve already developed – brushing your teeth after waking up – to build a new one. That makes it easier to achieve without feeling like you’re making a change.
Make sure you use an effective floser that’s gentle on your gums. Cheeky water flossers are effective in hard to reach areas, super gentle, and 50% more effective than string floss.
In the long-term, you’ll improve your oral health, your smile will look better and healthier and you may even have to visit the dentist less often if you make it a habit to floss after each meal.
4. Write down a few sentences in the morning.
Morning pages are a creative success habit that people add to their morning rituals. It serves as a therapy, journal and self-improvement technique.
But those who aren’t really into writing, especially first thing in the morning, can start super small – by just writing down a sentence or a few on a piece of paper (which ideally you will have placed next to your bed the night before).
Soon you’ll find yourself completing a whole page effortlessly. And will feel the many other benefits of morning pages like clearing your mind, becoming more productive, getting to know yourself better and expressing yourself more easily in writing and in real life. There are also health benefits to that.