Many times, especially at the beginning of a new year, we fall into the trap of setting lofty resolutions for ourselves. We think that going into a new year and putting a new calendar on the wall or on our desk will magically transform our bad habits and behaviors. This rarely works and it’s the biggest reason why most of us fail at living up to our resolutions. We set up ourselves for disaster right from the get-go.

A better strategy is to simply start small and bring tiny improvements in our lives on a daily basis. Something is always better than nothing.