Building Habits Using the Magic of 1%

A few quick examples for one of our top topics!

Small changes are easier to make and repeat than large changes. 1% is nearly nothing.

However, the compound effect takes over, so over time making a 1% change 100 times is far more significant than 100%.

To get you started, here are a few 1% changes that our Blackbelt Supermoms use during our 3-day challenge!

  • Hydration – Start each day with a glass of water
    • At least 8 ounces (I prefer 16)
    • Choose a cup that motivates you (For me, it’s a Starbucks cup I received years ago for their Christmas season special)
    • Pick a trigger to remind you in your morning routine
  • Stretching – 1-minute at the end of each day
    • Recommend picking one for first 90 days to help you master the habit
      • Option 1: Shoulders / neck
      • Option 2: Hamstrings
      • Option 3: Hips
    • Pick a trigger in your evening routine to remind you
  • Mindfulness – 3 deep breaths
    • In through nose, out through mouth
      • For additional calming, hold briefly between in and out
      • To induce sleep, pause between out and in
      • To deepen the thought-reset (a.k.a. mindfulness), breathe in, then breathe a little deeper, before letting out all the air.
    • Pick a trigger event to connect it to – morning, evening, or something else (for me it’s taking the dog outside, so I repeat several times a day!)
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