We’ve been conditioned to believe that a “real writer” or a “successful business owner” sits down for hours at a time, producing hundreds of words or makes dozens of client calls in a single, heroic effort. But what if the secret to consistency has nothing to do with long, grueling sessions?
Secrets To Consistent Habits
The truth is, a single, dedicated hour of writing is excellent, but a MicroHabit of writing one sentence every day builds a lasting, unbreakable routine. Or a MicroHabit of making three sales calls a day, sending out three networking emails to potential clients, or completing client work, will help build a lasting routine.
My approach, detailed in Spark Your Success: Tiny Habits, Transformational Results, focuses on making your habits so small that they are impossible to skip. When a writing session or a networking call feels like a monumental task, your brain naturally resists. But when the task is to “write one sentence,” “call one client,” “complete one client-focused task,” there’s no resistance. It’s an effortless act that builds a streak of success.
By focusing on tiny, consistent actions, you’re not just getting words on the page; you’re proving to yourself every day that you are a writer. This proof builds confidence, which in turn fuels the desire to do more.
Action Step: For a writing goal you have, shrink the first step down to a ridiculous minimum. For example, if your goal is to “write a book,” your microhabit could be “write one sentence.” What is your single, tiny step?