Think Small

To achieve big, you will need to think small

• Create an actionable plan

We usually assume that when we set ourselves a goal we will probably pursue it with focus and attention, drawing heavily on our slower, reflective system.

It’s a curious and wonderful thing about the human condition that we are often a mystery to ourselves

Think Small is not a checklist.

trengthening your social relationships;

getting healthy and active;

learning something new;

being more curious; and

giving to others.

‘Shunning the bureaucratic levers of the past and finding intelligent ways to encourage, support and enable people to make better choices for themselves.’1

Choose the right goals. You should start by asking yourself what goals you really want to achieve and focus on those that are most likely to improve your wellbeing.
Focus on a single goal and set a clear target and deadline. You should now focus on one objective (rather than your long list of New Year’s resolutions), and set yourself a clear target and deadline for achieving it.
Break your goal down into manageable steps. You’ll find it much easier to reach your ultimate objective if you identify the small steps along the way to achieving it.

It’s a part of the human condition that our minds and behaviours are complex and multifaceted.

it is hard to disagree with the basic idea