Tiny Habits & Spiritual Formation
In a recent episode of the " Coaching for Leaders " podcast, Dave Stachowiak interviewed BJ Fogg , the author of Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything . While there are many good things in it, I was particularly intrigued by what Dr. Fogg called the "ABC Process" - to make behavioral changes, big or small, requires (A) an anchor point, (B) a tiny behavior, and (C) an instant celebration. The "anchor moment" is something that you are already doing, whether brushing your teeth, driving to work, or tucking into a meal. It is the "anchor" upon which you'll hang your "tiny behavior," some small, manageable change to how you act (doing one pushup, flossing one tooth, meditating for one minute, etc.). The key to making this behavior change into a habit, though, isn't through willpower or self-force; rather, it is the third part, the "instant celebration." By recognizing that you accomplished the goal, n...
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