Tiny Habits That Can Make a Big Difference

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These tiny habits, if you can stay consistent and put a little time every day toward them, can make a big difference, typically further down the line but sometimes even straight away.

All of these ideas are simple things you can start doing today. You can also get the ideas as a printable, so you can check off the ideas you’ve tried, or use the planner as part of your weekly schedule.

Simply scroll to the end of the article to get the worksheet as a printable. We hope some of these simple habits can open your eyes to the change that can happen in life with consistency and patience.

At Home

Put items away as soon as you’re done using them.

Tidy for 2 minutes before leaving the room.

Start a donation bag, and add to it throughout the month. Donate it at the end of the month.

Clean as you cook.

Declutter one small area each week.

Have a small basket by the door for things you need to take with you when leaving the house (returns, mail, etc).

Have a ‘one in, one out’ rule, donating one item for every new item you get.

Make your bed every day.

Have a designated spot for your keys.

Have a 5-minute evening reset before going to bed.

At Work

If something takes less than 2 minutes, just do it now.

Write down your top three daily priorities the evening before.

Check emails at set times rather than all the time (if you can).

Schedule time for focused work sessions without any interruptions (when possible).

Take quick breaks to move around when you can.

More Ideas

Reach out to at least one person a day just to say hi or send a kind message.

Start a gratitude journal and write down one thing you’re grateful for each day.

Leave 10 minutes earlier than you think you need to.

Listen to people and ask follow-up questions.

Say thank you when people make an effort.

Find the ‘tiny habits that make a big difference’ printable here.

We really hope some of these ideas inspire you to start making some small, simple changes in your daily routine. It is amazing how much a simple change or a 5-minute routine, if you’re consistent, can make a difference.

You may also like these daily planner printables.