There’s a ton of research around how setting habits can help us conserve energy because it reduces the number of decisions we have to make in a day. However, not all habits are created equal and so we’ve asked our community to tell us about the habits they have been most effective for them.

Carrie Mapes | Co Founder, Hello Again, Artist

I’ve never been a procrastinator, which has always been helpful from productivity standpoint. I’ve found that starting a project or task, however, is different from completing it efficiently. In both my business and creative lives, I often define time blocks for uninterrupted work. Read more>>

Haley Pollack | Executive Director & Co-Founder

When I was going through cancer treatment each day I thought to myself all I have to do is put one foot in front of the other. The idea of moving forward little by little, one small step at a time was crucial for me to get through cancer treatment but it has stuck with me since then, as well. Read more>>

Amber Gillian | Rug Maker

There are so many habits that helped me succeed in my business. One of those (and the main one) is consistency. Consistency is the number one business tool/habit you need to succeed. Finding out what works for you and your business and continuing to do that every single day. Read more>>

Lillian Farzan-Kashani | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #121953

I think one of my strengths is my ability to connect with others in a deep way. Through my training and personal experience, I have found that social support can be one of the most powerful contributors to emotional and physical wellness. Read more>>