This video is one resource I have watched over and over again to help myself understand how to make small forward progress.
When I was about 2 months into my weight loss, I was asked by lots of people how I was doing it. I didn't know how to respond because I would say "It's because I run." No I would second guess, "It's because of my portion control." No, "It's because I get a drink of water when I first wake up." I got frustrated with my answers, so I made a list for those that really wanted to know what I was doing.
The list came to about 29 things, and I think it keeps growing. All these things are seamingly small, but as this video will explain- THATS THE POINT. (Understanding the principles in this video is another thing on that list.)
Highlights from this video will include:
1. Motivation is short-term. So what do you do when you want a long term effect?
2. Creating tiny habits requires little to no motivation.
3. Using an after trigger allows your tiny habits to actually get done.
He says it way better than I can so please enjoy this great video.
