The micro-steps that lead to big changes
There is a popular Indian proverb that describes how individual droplets of water go on to fill up the ocean. Micro-steps are a lot like that - small steps leading to big wins. In this edition of 'Thrive in 5', we discuss how to make our way to lasting change.
Where are we now?
Micro-steps are small, incremental, science-backed changes we can make to ultimately build life-improving habits.
They set in motion behavioral changes that don't just help individuals, but businesses, too.
Micro-steps provide bursts of action that can lead to success and joy, and help navigate around the abyss of unproductivity.
What can you do?
Set boundaries and priorities that allow you to focus on identifying the micro-steps you need to take.
Don’t try to achieve everything at once. Set milestones along the way, and find a buddy to hold you accountable for reaching them.
Set yourself micro-steps too small to fail and use the success to lay the building blocks towards larger, habit-changing ones.
What's next?
Nowadays, work and personal life are often inextricably intertwined.
It’s important to reconsider how we spend our time and energy, and set ourselves achievable goals in micro-steps.
1. Gain work-life balance by getting started on setting micro-steps.
2. Then, take the work-life integration assessment to see where you stand.
3. Check out Atomic Habits by James Clear. In this insightful book, Clear offers a framework to make tiny changes in one’s habits that lead to big results.