10 Little Habits That Changed How I Show Up Every Day
If it’ll take less than a minute, I just do it.
Lately, I’ve felt like life’s moving a little too fast, like I blink and it’s already June, or I pick up my phone for “just a sec” and suddenly two hours have disappeared.
So, I started doing this thing: adding tiny habits into my day. Nothing dramatic. Just small things that help me feel more present, more in control, more me. Some of them felt silly at first (like talking to myself in the mirror), but over time, they became these little moments where I could check in, reset, and breathe.
Maybe they’ll do the same for you:
1. Morning silence: Before the scroll, before I roll out of bed, I sit in silence for 10 minutes each morning. No music, no distractions. Just me and my noisy little brain. It’s uncomfortable at first, but it teaches me to observe my thoughts instead of drowning in them.
2. Setting random alarms: I set three random timers during the day. When one goes off, I pause, take a stroll, stretch, sip water, and breathe. It’s a small way to wake up from the mental fog and come back to the moment.
3. Dopamine detox Sundays:
In Chandler’s words, I don’t move on Sundays.
Every Sunday, I unplug from the usual highs, no sugar, no social media, no Netflix. It’s just me, my thoughts, and some healthy boredom. It’s wild how discipline strengthens when there’s nothing to distract you.
4. Two-minute mirror talks: Not the ‘rah-rah’ kind. Just honest, eye-to-eye chats with myself in the mirror. I remind myself who I am, what I’m building, and why it matters. Two minutes. Real talk. It’s grounding in the best way.
5. Daily time audit: I track my day like an audit. It’s shocking how much time disappears when we’re not paying attention. Laziness hides in untracked hours.
6. Romanticize the boring stuff: Candles while working. Jazz while making dinner, dressing up to go to the grocery store. Turning the ordinary into a vibe makes life feel softer, richer, more alive.
7. The one-minute rule: If it’ll take less than a minute, I just do it. Reply to that message, wipe that counter, hang that jacket. It keeps small things from becoming big stressors later.
8. No snooze allowed: When the alarm goes off, I count down from 5… and get up. No negotiating. No “five more minutes.” It sets a tone of momentum that carries through the day.
9. Five-minute story swap: Sometimes I ask someone I love, “Tell me a story I’ve never heard.” It’s a simple way to deepen connection, laugh a little more, and see people in a new light
10. Two-minute night prep: Before bed, I write down tomorrow’s top 3 priorities and lay out clothes. It’s a 2-minute ritual that makes mornings smoother and more intentional.
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