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Let’s tie this in together so far.

Mini habits tells you to do one super super small habit at a time.

Atomic Habits, so far, tells you to focus on your system, not just the end goal. The end goal can be a one time thing while your system will keep you going. It also tells you about a few different strategies you can use. From habit stacking, removing the cues of your habit, making a cue obvious.

Don’t let people tell you to do less

It’s a wonderful goal to want to do more in life. However doing more means sacrificing your time with some people in your life. Although it’s understandable that these people want to spend more time with you, don’t let anyone tell you to do less with your life for them. Don’t let someone who doesn’t have your aspirations bring you down to their level. Chase what you really want and don’t let anyone slow you down.

What is your why?

Have you thought about why you want to adopt a specific change? Is it because it’s something you think you SHOULD do or would be good to do, as opposed to being because it’s something that would make you truly happier. We often want to change in search for external validations, but we’ll never be happy if our happiness relies on someone else.

Change your identity to change your habits

Atomic Habits – James Clear

A different approach in changing habits. We often try to change our habits so that we can change who we are. He uses the example of someone trying to quit smoking. We try to get rid of our habit of smoking so that we can become a non-smoker, but what about first changing how you perceive yourself. It would be easier to change your habits by changing how you look at yourself. Instead of saying you’re trying to quit smoking, first tell yourself that you’re not a smoker so that your actions can follow suit easier.