Want to Change Yourself? Start Smaller

Want to Change Yourself? Start Smaller
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Mike Donghia
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One of my favorite things is to find life-changing ideas that are hidden in plain sight. It’s far easier than you might think. These ideas are usually called “common sense.” Everyone knows they’re good ideas, but what they miss is that they are actually great ideas. The magic is in taking these simple ideas seriously and applying them with determination.

One common sense, but potentially life-changing, idea is that the best way to make a change in your life is to start small and choose just one area to change at a time. Do that, and you can avoid becoming an enthusiastic starter.

The Enthusiastic Starter

The idea of starting small sounds a bit unimpressive, right? You were hoping for something more innovative or ambitious or at least—original. While this idea might sound ordinary, I can say from experience that the real excitement is in seeing an area of your life change, where you’ve felt stuck for a long time.
Mike Donghia
Mike Donghia
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Mike Donghia and his wife, Mollie, blog at This Evergreen Home where they share their experience with living simply, intentionally, and relationally in this modern world. You can follow along by subscribing to their twice-weekly newsletter.
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