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Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

3111: The Power of Ridiculously Small Steps by Kendra Adachi with Becoming Minimalist on Developing Habits

Mar 15, 2024
Explore the power of ridiculously small steps in developing meaningful habits. Learn about the effectiveness of embracing small actions to align with your true values. Discover personal anecdotes on financial responsibility and setting small goals for long-term success.
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  • Initiate change with small steps for effective habit formation.
  • Start with tiny actions to build sustainable habits aligning with priorities.

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Developing Habits Through Small Steps

The podcast episode underscores the power of taking small steps to establish lasting habits. The speaker shares a personal experience of trying to incorporate yoga into their routine by initially setting ambitious goals and investing in elaborate systems, leading to frustration and failure. However, when the approach shifted to a remarkably small step of doing just one yoga pose a day, the habit became more feasible and sustainable. Despite the initial skepticism, this small daily commitment eventually resulted in a consistent yoga practice, demonstrating the efficacy of starting with tiny, manageable actions to build meaningful habits.

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