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.

Hongjin Lan | Designer & Writer

Most of my work has a strong narrative element. This stems from my dual identity as both a designer and a writer. Out of my interests in human nature, my observations, reflections, and intense perceptions about intrapersonal conflict and interpersonal relationships have been fueling my creative drive. Read more>>

Kathy Yu | Motion Designer

Drinking two cups of coffee every day is definitely the most important habit that helped me succeed in so many things—just kidding. The habit that truly helps me grow is learning specific knowledge from people or industries that excel in their fields. Read more>>

Courtney Garner | Meditation & Mindfulness Coach

The top habits that have helped me succeed is not allowing myself the opportunity to overthink the actions I need to take. Once I’ve decided theres a habit I need to develop that will push me towards my goals. For instance, I wanted to start going to the gym, so when I notice I’m laying in bed, thinking of excuses and all the things I need to do instead, I drop my attention to those thoughts and jump out of bed. Read more>>

Haro Istamboulian | Hyper-realistic Oil Painter & Resin Artist

I became a Jack-of-all-trades because I had no other choice. I grew up in a lower-middle class household so I had to do everything myself by learning it and executing it. I learned automotive work because the car would break down. That’s life. I learned plumbing because plumbing problems would arise at home. That’s life. Read more>>

Kyle Lampi | Lifestyle, Nutrition, & Exercise Coach

I love this question because the actions of what it takes to be a healthy person, are the same actions that it takes to be a successful business person. Anything worth having in life is a simple equation. Consistency + Time = Result. Read more>>