Why do small habits make a big difference?
Tiny habits are small, simple actions that can be easily integrated into your daily routine. These habits may seem insignificant on their own, but when practiced consistently over time, they can lead to significant changes in your life.
One of the reasons tiny habits are so powerful is that they are easy to stick to. When starting a new habit, it can be overwhelming to think about the big picture and all the changes you need to make. Tiny habits, on the other hand, are manageable and do not require a significant amount of effort. This makes it more likely that you will follow through with them and eventually form a lasting habit.
Once you establish a small habit, it can be the foundation for building other positive habits. In addition, tiny habits can be used to address specific areas of your life that you want to improve. Whether it's for personal growth, career advancement, or physical health, small habits can be tailored to your specific goals.
BJ Fogg, a behavior scientist and founder of the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University, joins us on the Greatness Machine to talk about his new book, Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything.
In this episode, Darius and BJ talk about habit formation and how to create big changes by starting small. They also discuss the various applications of Tiny Habits in areas such as personal development, health, and business.
Topics include:
- BJ explains the Fogg Behavior Model and Tiny Habits Method
- BJ reveals one habit he had to get rid of
- Effects of disruptive behavior and how to manage them
- Homeostasis and change
- Setting the bar low as a key to behavior change
- Creating action prompts and anchors for new habits
- Why it is important to celebrate successes
- How tiny habits can lead to big changes
- And other topics…
Connect with BJ:
Website: https://www.bjfogg.com/
Website: https://tinyhabits.com/
Website: https://behaviormodel.org/
Website: https://www.foggmethod.com/
Book: https://tinyhabits.com/book/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjfogg/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjfogg/
Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine
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