Small Habits to Achieve Bigger Goals

SMALL HABITS TO ACHIEVE BIGGER GOALS

Do you feel like you're stuck in the same cycle yet you're not progressing to any of your goals? Like you wake up early in the morning and immediately prepare for school, complete the school tasks, and study hard for the upcoming exam yet you feel like you are stagnant and bound to stay on that certain page away from the sweetness of success and the pleasure of progress.

Success does not occur eventually. Whether it be good health, abundant wealth, or higher grades; success cannot be achieved instantly. It does not come even at the time you badly need it. The whole process is complicated yet every great person with a victorious life starts from tiny practices. The secret to success lies with your daily routines. How you take an action, communicate with other individuals, respond to stressful situations, and handle your emotions shape the course of your life. 

Small habits make a large impact and massive results. Whether it be reading every day, meditating, or exercising, this single act alone can change the whole direction of your life. Here are some mini habits you can follow to become truly successful in reaching your desired destination and achieving your life goals:

1. Get to know yourself

The path to progress is not easy however it will be harder if you are not familiar with your strengths and vulnerabilities. Observe how your body reacts to a particular scenario and note the efficiency of your coping mechanism to seek self-understanding. Identify your short-term and long-term goals to navigate your life, have control over your decisions and not feel lost in the vastness of the world. Being aware of who you are can significantly improve how you spend your day, thus making it easier to attract triumph.

2. Invest in good sleep

This is the easiest mechanism to stay focused and motivated. Studies showed that even after just one night without enough rest, you can feel drowsy during the day with slowed thinking, poorer judgment and inability to focus. Having 8-9 hours of sleep can improve performance and enhance creativity and concentration, therefore helping you to fulfill the targets you set. 

3. Explore the natural world and engage in outdoor activities

Being involved in recreational activities can refresh your mind and lessen your stress. The world is big. Instead of stressing yourself over the mistakes that have already been made, use your free time to explore the beauty of nature. Try hiking in the mountains, camping in a peaceful area or even swimming in the ocean. It helps you to disconnect yourself from external factors that only affect you negatively. When your mind is refreshed, your body will also be active to accomplish your desired results.

4. Do something productive every single day

Productivity is an important driver to reach your dream destination. It has the power to change your life and minimize your level of procrastination. Productivity produces bigger and better results. By simply reading a book even in just 5 minutes, journaling, and organizing your things can boost your motivation to accomplish your tasks most simply and quickly as possible.

5. Track your progress and reward yourself for every accomplishment

Tracking your growth allows you to see how far you've come and how close you are to achieving your personal goals. It provides you a tangible view and access to your journey so that you won't be lost in track. Rewarding yourself also even by simply tapping your shoulder, telling yourself 'you did well' or saying 'congratulations' are small words with big impacts to motivate yourself to accomplish tasks.

James Clear, the author of Atomic Habits once said that "The seed of every habit is a single, tiny decision." Every effort no matter how small it is is still an endeavor. Every progress no matter how tiny it is still an improvement. Always put in mind that small adjustments can make a big difference. Your actions today will reflect the version of yourself tomorrow. This month's changes will be next month's results. Apply these tiny habits in your daily life to achieve remarkable results.