Small but Impactful

Mosquitoes.
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While sharks, lions, and snakes strike terror in our hearts and minds, the mosquito kills more people per year than any other living thing.
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That annoying little ear-buzzer is powerful.
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Never underestimate the power of tiny things.
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Whether from a book, a conference, or a conversation, we’ve all been inspired to attempt big, sweeping changes in our lives.
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But then reality sets in. Time, energy, and motivation run dry, and we find ourselves reverting to old habits.
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Any movement in the right direction for any amount of time is good when it comes to habits that make our lives better.
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But…
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Instead of going “big”, failing, then looking for the “next” thing, what if you were to use your inspiration to make one simple, tiny, sustainable change that could have a BIG impact on your life?

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What’s your mosquito?
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I’m talking about the one small, consistent thing amongst the big things that has the power to unleash a widespread impact.
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• Drink a glass of water when you wake up
• Step away from electronics 1 hour before bed
• Add two handfuls of vegetables on your dinner plate
• Go for an intentional walk, for any amount of time
• Put your phone away for 30 minutes
• Take 5 deep breaths, breathing out for longer than you breathe in, before meetings
• Write down three things you’re thankful for at the beginning or end of the day
• Eat a small snack at 4 PM
• Note any overly critical self-thoughts when they arise
• Eat breakfast
• Check email only during scheduled times and set up an autoresponder
• Write down your three most important values every morning
• Spend 10 minutes daily on big-picture life or career planning
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The list could go on, but the idea is simple:

Tiny, deliberate actions can create a huge impact.
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Harness the power of “tiny” things to create big changes.
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Don’t forget your bug spray.