Mini Habits: Smaller Habits, Bigger Results

The author wrote in a clear, concise, and engaging style. His suggestions are easy to follow. The information is easy to digest while still maintaining an insightful depth. Each section flowed smoothly into the next concept. The author also included some great online resources and links. I started to apply the mini habits to some daily goals that I have been struggling with, and I haven't missed a day yet. The main key is making a habit "stupid small", in other words, the less willpower and less mental resistance that you have towards completing a habit, the easier you will keep doing it. I really like the author's writing style. The more that I read, the more motivated I became. If you fell stuck with developing or keeping habits and goals, this book is worth reading and applying the techniques.

Few books are life-changing. This one has been for me. And here is what Guise elaborates so successfully: "When I feel resistance to any task, I make it smaller. Problem solved." This habit of making chunk size smaller has made all kinds of problems break up into deal-able issues. I've been wanting to thank Guise for his clarity and helpfulness - and this is my opportunity.

This book had a great effect on me. I highly recommend it if you are one of those people who always says, “I want to work out at least x times a week. I want to write at least x amount per day. I want to eat healthier, read more, get better at piano, etc,” but it’s been ten years and you still ARE NOT that person. That’s me. And I’m still saying those things ten years later. If it didn’t happen in the last ten years, why will it happen in the next? Hello “mini habits.” Mini Habits are “laughably small” or “stupid small” versions of a bigger habit you would like to develop. The idea of developing small habits means you’re getting the hardest part out of the way: the decision making. Once you’re doing the action, you are much likelier to continue ding it. That’s the theory in a nutshell. You can get a much more expanded explanation with reasons in Mini Habits (the book). Since starting this book, I’ve adapted several mini habits like: 1. Playing one song cover to cover on the piano (since practice 30 minutes always seemed like a mountain of a task) 2. Write 50 words a day (since 200 and even 2000 seemed overwhelming) 3. Read two pages a day (since read for one hour before bed feels daunting at the end of the day) and 4. Exercise or do five minutes of yoga I am happy to say that so far after a few days, the method is working. I know, I know, a couple of days is nothing. It takes much longer to develop a habit. However, I have discovered that the minuteness of the habit makes it easy to start, and then I am often encouraged to keep going since I’ve already started. This book is such a quick read, there’s no reason NOT to read it!

Do you struggle to juggle all your responsibilities as a mom? Is self-care neglected because you're caring for other people constantly? I'm a mom of four. Two are in college, one has special needs, and the youngest is 9. I have always felt like I needed to be four different people, one person for each of my children because it requires so much of me to help them all. Do yourself a favor and READ THIS BOOK. You do not lack the will power. You do not lack the ability to achieve your goals. You CAN take care of yourself, your house, and your children every day. No matter what you think your MO is, you're better than all your failures. Inside your brain are all the plans, all the dreams, all the habits you need, just waiting to be released. I'm 50 years old. Yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks. Apart from the Bible, no other book has ever had this big of an impact on my life. Understanding how God created our brain to work is the KEY to success. I LOVE the success I am having each day in my "mini" ways and they have catapulted me to Much Bigger Results than I ever had before. Not only that, but all my kids are catching on. Even my youngest is being trained to change her life in mini ways. She is readily accepting and liking the success that she is having, like keeping her room clean!! I wish I had read this 20 years ago, when I first became a parent. But, better late than never. And, yes, you need to actually read the book. I just finished tonight and knew that I had to leave a review. Start living the life you always dreamed and be the person you always wanted to be. You can do it! God bless!!

"Mini Habits" by Steven Guise stands as one of the most practical and valuable books I've ever read on the subject of habit formation. While I've delved into numerous books on the topic, none have quite managed to capture the essence and importance of building sustainable habits like "Mini Habits" does. The strength of the book lies in its approachable and realistic strategies. Guise doesn’t propose grandiose changes, but rather promotes the idea of taking small, manageable steps towards achieving your goals. These 'mini habits' are the foundation upon which larger, lasting habits can be built. What sets "Mini Habits" apart is Guise's ability to provide relatable examples and tangible advice that can be applied to daily life. There's no abstract theory or unattainable suggestions here, rather it's a book filled with realistic guidance that can be implemented by anyone, regardless of their current habits or lifestyle. If you, like me, have read numerous books on habit formation but still find yourself struggling to maintain and build upon your habits, I wholeheartedly recommend "Mini Habits". It is a game-changer, offering a fresh perspective and practical tools that can truly make a difference in your habit-building journey.

Leitura agradável. Simples de aplicar. É uma abordagem diferente na criação de um novo hábito. É o tipo de livro que é útil para aplicação na vida. Gostei muito. Recomendo.

La información contenida es clara y sin rodeos. Los ejercicios o técnica que propone el autor se pueden aplicar inmediatamente y se da una explicación del porque funcionan. Un pequeño que fomenta la acción consistente paso es mejor que un gran paso sin continuidad.

En résumé, ce livre invite ses lecteurs à accomplir quelques mini-habits (« mini-habitude ») environ 3 par jour, dans les domaines que l''individu souhaite améliorer (ex/condition physique, relation sociale, travail...). Même si l''auteur explique bien sur le plan théorique ce qui sous-tend l''intérêt de mettre en place ces mini-habits, il s''agit essentiellement d''une approche pragmatique, concrète qui a pour but d''entrainer des changements de comportements (même minimes au début, il s'agit d'ailleurs d'un des points particulièrement intéressant de ce livre), qui s'accompagneront alors de changements dans nos pensées et nos émotions. L''auteur explique bien ce concept de mini-habits et j''ai trouvé le tout cohérent, référencé et clairement expliqué. Assez facile à lire en anglais je pense (même si c''est dommage qu''il ne soit pas traduit en français), mais je ne regrette pas du tout de ne pas avoir attendu une éventuelle traduction qui ne viendra peut-être jamais, surtout que l''auteur explique plusieurs fois, à différents moments du livre, les mêmes concepts, donc finalement j''ai l''impression d'avoir compris l''essentiel'... Et pour finir sur une note positive: ça marche vraiment' et c''est bien là le plus important avec un livre de « self-help ». Pour moi, vraiment très très bien, à essayer!!!

It works. Seriously. I followed the method throughout the book and have a wicked streak of days completing my desired tasks. Some days finish with the minimum results and some are with lots of extras but I am forming habits and doing well. Nothing ever worked for me and i was a terrible procrastinator. I used the technique with some free habit apps to track my progress and it's a great feeling to see your success laid out before you. Stephen is spot on with his technique and I highly recommend this book. It is well written, funny and informative. Thanks Stephen.