After reading James Clear's Atomic Habits (I think I bought it during the pandemic), I have come to see habits as a major concept by which I shape my life. Occasionally, I establish or adapt habits in the hope that they will improve my life, the lives of my fellow human beings, and the world.

Let me tell you about three habits that spring to mind right now:

• At the end of my workday, I write down some key points about what happened today, how I felt, and anything else on my mind regarding work.
• I always tidy up immediately in my kitchen and living room. For example, I put the plates in the dishwasher straight away instead of leaving them on the work surface. I also use the time it takes for my coffee maker to brew me a cup to tidy up anything that's lying around.
• I usually have a small handwritten notepad where I write down the current weekday and date, as well as things I don't want to forget. It's less of a to-do list and more a way of moving thoughts out of my brain. It's always on my desk in front of me, together with a nice pen – currently an 'eco-friendly plantable pen' – which I brought back from holiday last year.

What are your habits, and how do you think they influence your life?

Note: In my next post, I will talk briefly about why I am writing this blog and what you can expect from it.

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This was the first post on my new tiny blog. I hope you enjoyed reading it! On the topic of the above, I want to establish a writing habit here. Although I'm primarily doing this for myself, I'm open to any suggestions on how to make my posts more interesting for you.

Enjoy your day!

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