Tiny Habits That Can Make a Big Difference
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 section to get the worksheet as a printable. We also have a bonus printable below it for habits that can make weekends feel longer.
We hope some of these simple habits can open your eyes to the change that can happen in life with consistency and patience.
Tiny Habits That Can Make a Big Difference
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.
Tiny Habits to Make Your Weekend Feel Longer
- Start each weekend with a small ritual (e.g., pancakes, coffee, a relaxing song).
- Do your chores throughout the week for more free time on the weekend.
- Do at least one fun activity.
- Try at least one new thing.
- Have a couple of hours of no-screen time.
- Savor the little moments (e.g., sunset, brunch).
- Take photos to remember the special moments.
- Do things without rushing (e.g., a longer shower, a slow walk).
- Journal about your weekend, reflecting on everything that happened.
- Be intentional (e.g., make plans to meet with friends).
- Get more sunlight and fresh air early in the day.
- Have a Sunday night ritual (e.g., light a scented candle, reflect on the weekend).
Get the ‘Tiny Habits to Make Your Weekend Feel Longer’ 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.
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