Becoming More Thoughtful and Rational: An Essay - On Building Small Habits

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This is how I will start to appreciate small habits and learn to develop them each day.

Throughout my life, I often overlook the significance of small habits. I tend to associate achievements with grand gestures and monumental feats, neglecting the transformative power of the seemingly insignificant actions I take on a daily basis. However, it is these small habits that shape a person's character, define success, and lead toward a life of purpose. In this blog, Join me as we explore the profound impact of small habits and the wisdom encapsulated in famous quotes that relate to their transformative nature.

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle

Aristotle, the renowned philosopher, understood the essence of small habits in shaping our lives. Our actions, no matter how small, become part of our character through repetition. By creating and growing positive habits consistently, we create a foundation for excellence and personal growth. Always giving your best a habit gives a sense of responsibility and a sense of achievement in life.

"Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out." - Robert Collier

Robert Collier's quote emphasizes that success is not an overnight phenomenon but rather a result of consistent effort -- success does not happen immediately with a snap of a finger. Small habits accumulate over time and lead to significant achievements. It is the daily commitment to these positive habits that push us forward on our path to success. Even the short habit of making your bed as you wake up and tidying loose stuff contributes to greater success in life.

"The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine" - Mike Murdock.

This is a reminder that our future is built by the daily habits that we do. You give more time to what is important to you and you put more effort into what is needed for you to succeed. Recalling the things that you do daily and consistently and judging whether they contribute to your success is the first step in building a daily routine. Our daily routine paves the way for what the future holds.

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Fixing your bed and making sure that it is ready to be slept in after a long day of work is an example of a daily habit that contributes to a clearer mind. I know where I sleep is not that ideal but this is what I can afford for now, especially this rainy season and I am in a financial struggle.

"The chains of habit are generally too small to be felt until they are too strong to be broken." - Samuel Johnson.

The saying by Samuel Johnson serves as a reminder of the influence of habits. Small habits may appear unimportant at first, but when they get part of our lives and solidify, they can be challenging to break. Therefore, it is essential to establish healthy habits early on to make sure that they promote our growth and fulfillment rather than obstruct it. This thought also applies to the bad habits that we have. If you failed to acknowledge the bad habits that do not contribute to your greater mission, these bad habits will be fortified and will be challenging to remove and will soon hinder your success.

Jim Rohn once said, "Success is neither magical nor mysterious. It is the natural consequence of consistently applying basic fundamentals."

The quotation by Jim Rohn perfectly captures the idea of little habits as essential success building blocks. Success is neither elusive nor unattainable; rather, it is the result of continually putting the fundamentals into practice and improving them. When practiced consistently and with determination, small habits can serve as the foundation for spectacular accomplishments. Going back to perfecting simple things and having the discipline to continue doing them each day should be a commitment for anyone who is craving success.

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Recently, I am challenging myself to keep my streaming area tidy and always ready for a streaming session. I am building a habit of separating my work area and my leisure area. Behind the gaming chair is where I usually sleep, but since it started raining again, I am sleeping on the sofa for a couple of days until I get enough money to fix our roof.

Another habit that I am currently building is my daily blog, Every morning I challenge myself to wake up early and write a blog and reflect. I have a long way to go and a lot of things to learn and unlearn.

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Recently, I am challenging myself to keep my streaming area tidy and always ready for a streaming session

Everything does look nice and tidy. Good job!!!

Thank you fam, I have a lot of things that I want to achieve these comments are a huge boost for me.

That is a good one, attaching importance to small things.
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That is a good one, attaching importance to small things.

Recognizing the value of small things is indeed transformative. It's in those seemingly insignificant moments that we discover true beauty and meaning. When we take the time to appreciate and nurture these small aspects, we develop a profound sense of gratitude and mindfulness, allowing us to find happiness in the simplest of experiences. So, here's to cherishing the little details and embracing the magic they bring to our lives. Cheers to a journey filled with joy and gratitude!

Awesome information for working towards success my friend
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Good habit is really necessary in our daily lives. Thank you so much for sharing.

Cultivating the habit to blog daily is a nice one. All the best in your blogging.

Great post brother! Small changes can indeed have profound effects in our lives once they are incorporated into our habitual patterns. Starting small when choosing what to change, stabilizing it until it becomes a habit, then adding another small change, and again practicing it until it is habituated, and then adding another, and so on. After a time of doing this, our life can look very different indeed! Hive is a great context to practice setting beneficial habits! 😁🙏💚✨🤙

HIVE blogging really did great for me. It is my own way of keeping myself on track of my goals and it built my habit of waking up early and reflecting.

That great to hear! So good! Hive has been instrumental for me to enact some new useful habits top! 😁 🙏 💚 ✨ 🤙

😎Great job my friend it is important to create good habits in our lives😉
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Thank you for the nomination this is really awesome!

Just woke up a while ago and this is a good read to motivate me to be productive this day 😊.

Your blog reminds me of the book titled 'Atomic Habits'. Although hindi ko pa sya nababasa, I often read that its all about building a good habit, and the importance of doing little steps, repetitively.

Skl hahaha. Have a good day ahead @cmmndrbawang

Thank you for appreciating my blog! I am actually inspired by the book Atomic Habits and other motivational YouTube videos. But I also decided to limit reading or listening to them and focus on executing the habits instead.

Very good idea of separating work area and leisure area. It does wonders for the mindset. May you save up enough for the fixing of your roof. Thank you for this inspiring piece. The weekend is perfect for mindful reflections. Enjoy your weekend!


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My Saturdays are still filled with work, I am really grateful that on Sundays I can spend my time with the family and God. Having a work-life balance can start by fixing the house and giving a little space for everything. Have a great weekend ahead fam!

You're most welcome @cmmndrbawang (on @iamraincrystal's behalf), absolutely! Balance and wholeness are key! Happy weekend! 😃🙏💚✨🤙



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