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Tiny Habits: shrink habits to “tiny” actions (e.g., one push-up, floss one tooth) anchored to existing routines

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Here are a few tiny habits you can start today, inspired by BJ Fogg and James Clear’s “start small” approach.

Yeah, they sound silly.

Fitness Example

“One push-up” habit

  • After you brush your teeth at night, do 1 push-up.
  • If you feel like more, do more—but 1 is always a win.

“One-minute walk” habit

  • After you put on your shoes in the morning, walk for 1 minute (even just around your home).
  • Over time, extend it to 5–10 minutes.

Writing / Creativity Example

“One sentence” habit

  • After you open your laptop, write one sentence toward your project (blog, book, newsletter).
  • More is optional; one sentence keeps the habit alive.

“One idea” capture

  • After lunch, jot down one idea or observation in a notes app or notebook.
  • This builds a daily creative log with almost no friction.

Mindfulness Example

“One breath” pause

  • After you sit down at your desk, take one slow, deep breath before touching your phone or keyboard.
  • Optionally, expand to 3–5 breaths as it becomes easy.

“One-minute no-phone” Buffer Example

  • When you get into bed, set a 1-minute timer where you don’t touch your phone—just lie still or think about the day.
  • Over time, stretch it to 5–10 minutes of no-phone wind-down.

The key is to make each habit so small it feels almost silly, attach it to something you already do (“after I… I will…”), and give yourself a tiny mental “good job” each time.


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