Think Small

To achieve big, you will need to think small

• Create an actionable plan

We usually assume that when we set ourselves a goal we will probably pursue it with focus and attention, drawing heavily on our slower, reflective system.

It’s a curious and wonderful thing about the human condition that we are often a mystery to ourselves

Think Small is not a checklist.

trengthening your social relationships;

getting healthy and active;

learning something new;

being more curious; and

giving to others.

Choose the right goals. You should start by asking yourself what goals you really want to achieve and focus on those that are most likely to improve your wellbeing.
Focus on a single goal and set a clear target and deadline. You should now focus on one objective (rather than your long list of New Year’s resolutions), and set yourself a clear target and deadline for achieving it.
Break your goal down into manageable steps. You’ll find it much easier to reach your ultimate objective if you identify the small steps along the way to achieving it.

It’s a part of the human condition that our minds and behaviours are complex and multifaceted.

it is hard to disagree with the basic idea

specifically he was going to do and when. He wrote down each of these tasks and linked them to a moment in his daily routine – like making sure he sent out three applications for jobs on Monday morni