Commentary: Successful Habits Often Start with a Small Step in the Right Direction

Lately, I’ve been reading articles and listening to podcasts on the topic of what it takes to build successful habits and keep them going for the long term. In addition to developing positive practices for myself, it’s something I’d like to be able to help instill in my school-age children. One tip that particularly resonated with me during this time of pandemic-induced overload — when adding anything to an already full plate feels daunting, if not impossible — is the suggestion to set micro goals. For example, want to start reading more? Start with a goal of five pages or even five minutes…