Let’s chat about micro habits—those small, super-manageable actions that can actually lead to some pretty big improvements in how we manage our time and priorities. If you’ve ever left a workshop full of great ideas only to forget them a week later, you’re not alone. That’s where micro habits come in. They’re easy to stick with and surprisingly powerful.

Why Micro Habits Actually Work

The magic of micro habits is in their simplicity. When something is easy to do, you're more likely to keep doing it—and that consistency builds momentum. They also help cut down on decision fatigue (aka feeling overwhelmed by too many choices) and free up your brain for the bigger stuff. Over time, these small tweaks can really streamline your routines and boost your overall efficiency.

A Few Micro Habits to Try Today

Want to be more productive without overhauling your whole life? Here are some small habits you can start right now:

• Schedule Email Time: Check email at set times and silence those notifications to stay focused.
• Move Every Hour: A quick 5-minute stretch or walk can do wonders.
• Shorter Meetings: Cap them at 30 minutes to keep things efficient.
• Hydration Goals: Set a daily water target and keep track.
• Theme Your Time: Block out parts of your day or week for specific tasks.
• Action-Focused Meetings: Always wrap up with three clear takeaways.
• Two-Minute Email Rule: If it takes less than two minutes, reply right away.
• Go Virtual: Shift some in-person meetings to virtual to save time.
• Standardize Tools: Use the same software for recurring tasks to avoid reinventing the wheel.
• Try Dictation: Use voice-to-text tools to speed up notes or writing.
• Daily To-Do List: Start your day with a clear, focused list.
• Weekly Planning Session: Every Friday, look ahead and prep for next week.
• Send Agendas in Advance: That way, everyone shows up ready.
• Structure Your Meetings: Outline the situation, goals, and next steps to keep things productive.

Start with just one or two and build from there. You’ll be surprised at how these tiny habits can add up to major wins.

It All Comes Back to Mindset

Making micro habits work starts with having a growth mindset—being open to trying new things and tweaking the way you do them. Whether it’s experimenting with tech, adjusting how you manage money, or simply organizing your day a little differently, staying flexible and curious is key.

A Few Things to Think About:

• What’s one micro habit you could start today?
• How might it save you time or help you work smarter?
• What’s getting in the way of making a small change?

Start small. Keep going. And watch those little shifts turn into big results.

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