I’ve been asking for feedback on ways to make the first edition of Tiny Habits more useful. One suggestion I received was to write about the thought process behind choosing a habit. My original motivation for experimenting with habits back in 2017 was improving my health. I chose my first habit, pushups, because I believed…

I started an experiment with my kids recently that might inspire you with an idea for your own kids. I wrote Tiny Habits for my kids, to encourage them to form tiny habits of their own. This last weekend, I helped them each setup their first tiny habit: 5 minutes of cleaning. Once they’ve completed…

The running water in North Idaho is always cold, but especially in Winter. I hesitated this morning, as I usually do – then I stepped in. Just over a year ago, I decided to start taking straight cold showers every day. Inspired by a close friend and encouraged by some YouTube videos of Wim “The…

I’m excited! 400 days ago I decided that I would do at least 4 sets of pushups a day. And I’ve done it! I haven’t missed a single day since.  I’ve also gone from being able to barely complete a total of 4 pushups per day (1 pushup for each “set”) to, starting last week, a minimum…

I’d been struggling with my exercise routine for awhile now. The problem with my routine was that it didn’t exist. My hours in front of a computer each day were broken up by the occasional walk to the bathroom or kitchen. I’d long been convinced of the benefits of consistent exercise, but being convinced just…