I’m not always the best at starting new habits that will improve my life but once I’m intentional with creating a new habit, I do feel a sense of normalcy once I’ve been doing it for a while. It finally gets to the point that it takes very little effort to complete because I’m in the habit of it. While some habits aren’t the best like smoking or procrastination, positive habits that are created intentionally can be very, very good.
It takes 21 days to create a habit – even a small one.
Your business benefits from developing small habits that lead to big rewards. Some tasks feel very big which can be intimidating. Breaking them down and creating small habits can help tackle big tasks and make them much easier.
Your business benefits from developing small habits that lead to big rewards. Click To TweetHere are some simple steps to develop small habits:
Step #1: Map Out Tasks
Start by spending some time mapping out what tasks you need to do on a regular basis. These might be basic tasks for bookkeeping or list building, or they could be bigger tasks that require more effort. Identifying what tasks need to be completed helps you organize your time and where your effort is going.
Step #2: Create A Plan To Start The Habit
Knowing what tasks need to be done and creating how they will be done are two different things. After you identify what tasks you need to do, it’s time to determine what you need to get them done. This can include doing them yourself, delegating or hiring someone to complete them, or automating them. Determine the plan for executing the tasks so you can start taking action.
Step #3: Take Action
Once you identify and make a plan to create a new habit, itís time to walk things out. Take the actions youíve identified and experience them first-hand. You may decide to send an email each morning at 10:00 am. By taking the action, you can experience what the habit feels like and evaluate over time if it is a habit worth keeping or modifying.
Step #4: Evaluate And Make Changes
Not all habits work. It’s important to evaluate your tasks and the habits that you create to determine if they make sense. Some habits need to be modified and some need to be discarded. The more you practice your habits, the easier it is to see if they are best practice for your business. You may discover that a tweak here and there is all you need to optimize your habits for your business success.
Developing small habits leads to BIG rewards.
Breaking tasks down and creating habits that support the tasks is a great way to streamline your work and create the success you deserve plus you will feel very accomplished.
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