12 Micro habits for a Productive Life

Introduction

• Presenter: Bja
• Emphasis on good vibes and excitement
• Aim: Help viewers stick to New Year's resolutions
• Concept: Micro habits—small daily actions that collectively lead to big goals

Why Micro Habits?

• 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by mid-February
• Micro habits help in consistent achievement of goals
• Personal struggle with maintaining resolutions beyond mid-January
• Micro habits are manageable, easy to implement, and transformative

12 Micro Habits

1. Morning Self-Check

• Ask yourself: “What do you need from me today?”
• Inspired by Mel Robbins
• Builds self-awareness and self-love

2. Plan Your Day the Night Before

• Use tools like Notion for efficient planning
• Reduces decision fatigue and anxiety
• Sponsored by Notion, highlighting new Q&A and calendar features

3. The 5-Second Rule

• Created by Mel Robbins
• Count down 5-4-3-2-1 to interrupt hesitation and take action
• Helps overcome resistance to change

4. Create an Evidence Portfolio

• Log daily wins, no matter how small
• Provides proof of self-improvement
• Built into Bja’s Notion template

5. Brain Dumps

• Write down thoughts to clear mental space
• Use notebooks, Notion, or phone apps
• Prevents cognitive overload

6. Set Intentions

• Do it the night before and the morning of
• Helps your brain focus on what’s important
• Reinforces positive self-identity

7. Daily Motivation

• Listen to empowering podcasts or videos in the morning
• Examples: On Purpose podcast, The Mindset Mentor
• Helps maintain focus and motivation

8. Leave Your Phone Behind

• Increase presence by not always being on your phone
• Leaves phone in different rooms or in the car during errands
• Reduces mindless scrolling

9. 10-Minute Evening Cleanup

• Clean your space every evening
• Helps start the next day positively and productively
• Use the 5-second rule to overcome resistance

10. Letter from Future Self

• Write a letter to your future, successful self
• Offers perspective and motivation
• Helps in decision-making and overcoming challenges

11. Problem-Solving on Paper

• Write down problems to view them more objectively
• Turns abstract worries into manageable tasks

12. Establish Systems and Routines

• Develop systems to make tasks easier
• Examples: morning and evening routines, organized journaling
• Use tools like Bja’s “Becoming Her Notion Template”

Conclusion

• Summary of micro habits and their benefits
• Encouragement to implement these habits
• Excitement about helping viewers achieve their goals
• Expression of gratitude to the audience