#Small Decisions

Small Decisions Steer the Soul’s True Course

Practically, we can script micro-choices that serve the harbor. Implementation intentions—if-then plans like “If it’s 7 a.m., then I journal for five minutes”—increase follow-through by cueing action automatically (Peter Gollwitzer, 1999). Pairing such plans with precommitments (laying out shoes, blocking the calendar) reduces friction. Over weeks, these rituals cease to feel heroic and begin to feel true. In this way, trust becomes tangible: small decisions, repeated kindly and consistently, carry us home. [...]

The Power of Small Decisions in Forming Habits – Dr. BJ Fogg

Understanding the importance of single decisions can help in designing successful strategies for building or breaking habits. [...]