What Are Some Small Habits That Can Make a BIG Difference?
But most of the time? It’s the small things that quietly shift everything.
Tiny habits don’t look impressive. They don’t make for flashy Instagram posts. But stacked together over a week, they can change your mood, your focus, and even how capable you feel moving through your life.
So, what are some small habits that make an outsized difference?
1. Make Your Bed (Or Any ONE Surface)
Ok, we know it may sound cliché, but starting your day by completing one little task, actually creates momentum. This simple act signals to your brain: "we’re moving".
If making your bed isn’t your thing, clear one surface. Your desk. The kitchen counter. The bathroom sink. One small act of order can subtly lower stress and give you a sense of control before the day takes over.
2. Step Outside Within the First Hour
Not for a workout. Not for productivity. Just for light.
Just 5 minutes of natural light in the morning will help regulate your internal clock and can improve energy and sleep later in the week. It’s a tiny adjustment that pays off tremendously.
3. Decide On Your “One Thing” for the Day
Instead of a never ending to-do list, perhaps you can choose one task that would make the day feel successful if completed...
Not 10 things. Just One.
When you accomplish it, you'll build confidence… And confidence compounds faster than productivity!
4. Send One Thoughtful Message
Reach out to someone, not to network, or out of obligation, but because you truly just thought about them, and wnt to know what’s going on in their life.
Something as simple as saying, “I saw this and it reminded me of you” or “Just wanted to check in”, can strengthen a relationship in a way that feels almost too small to matter… until you realize how rare it’s become.
Connection is built in tiny deposits.
5. Drink a Glass of Water Before Your Coffee
Ok, sure… it’s basic, and maybe a little boring. BUT, it works!
You’ve heard all our life how important hydration is; It affects mood, focus, and energy more than we realize. When you start your day with water before caffeine, it’s a small shift that can actually smooth out the rest of the week.
6. Reset for Five Minutes Before Bed
Instead of collapsing into a time-sucking scroll sesh, take five minutes to reset something….
Lay out tomorrow’s clothes.
Wash one dish.
Write down tomorrow’s “one thing.”
Tidy the room you’ll wake up in.
Future-you will feel grateful, and mornings feel lighter when they’re not chaotic, which, again will lead to a small shift, making your day a little bit smoother.
7. Put Your Phone in Another Room (Even Briefly)
We’re not saying to quit social media... Just create tiny boundaries to help with your mental health.
Consider leaving your phone in another room while you cook dinner, read, or watch a show. Even just 20 uninterrupted minutes of presence can reset your attention span in subtle ways, keeping you present in the “now”.
8. Move for Five Minutes
You don’t have to do a full workout; This isnt a full-on life transformation.
But, maybe just aim for a good stretch, walk around the block, or do a quick set of push-ups; Heck, it’s easy enough to put on one song that makes you happy and move around your kitchen as you pack your lunch or make your breakfast!
The goal isn’t intensity. It’s reminding your body that it’s allowed to feel awake.