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.

David Santiago | Senior Event Director | Coffee & Wine Connoisseur

A few habits I have incorporated into my daily routine that I believe have contributed to my overall success as a business owner revolve around my overall well-being and mental health. I believe that if I am not taking care of myself and prioritizing my well-being, I am doing a disservice to others including my team and their families who depend on me to make the correct business decisions to continue to take our company forward. Read more>>

Grace CHim | International Actor, Singer, Model

Almost every actor out there dreams of hopefully landing that regular TV role, or perhaps dare we dream, an Emmy Award. Although goals are essential, focusing on the results could also be the downfall of people. Read more>>

Jason Coleman | Re-Recording Mixer

Some of the habits that helped me succeed were

1. Setting clear goals that are specific and measurable to help me stay focused and motivated.

2.Consistent effort. I always tried to stay busy and give meaningful effort when i take on a task. Read more>>

Sally Davies | Photographer, NYC

I try to work every day. You don’t have to I’m told, but I am convinced I’ve missed something on the days I’m not out there. And even when I started shooting my interior portraits for my books, there is always something you should be doing. Maybe its processing your photos, or filing them, or balancing a budget…there is a lot to do to run a photo business. Luck always seems to show up when I already have everything place. Read more>>

R PAMPHILE | PUBLICIST, MARKETING DIRECTOR & CASTING COACH

The Habits that helped me succeed has to be self discipline. Read more>>

Kiyoshi Nakazawa | Artist

Similar to how I learned to train in the sport of Judo I have a habit of repeating movements and thinking about it until I understand how to properly do a throw or draw the hand of a figure without thinking about it. Some things I learned quickly and other lessons were hard learned through thousands of failures. I can be stubborn and that combined with the acceptance that I may have to draw something a hundred or a thousand times before I get it allows me to better understand my learning curve. Trying and failing is a part of success. Read more>>