Small Steps Can Change Your Life by Jane Thurnell-Read

How many of us have made great schemes only to see them founder? It can feel good to plan sweeping changes, but often the glow of satisfaction is short-lived, as our well-intentioned plans just don't get carried out.

Many people decide that they are going to overhaul their lives - they're going to lose weight and tidy up the house and be a nicer person. Then surprise, surprise, they fail.

So, rather than making big plans, think small. Many small changes can lead to big changes. Let me give you an example. If you spent 10 minutes every day doing something, that would be 1 hour 10 minutes a week, and a staggering 60+ hours a year. Think what you could do with 60 hours dedicated to one project. So do you want to have a tidier house, finally sort out your finances, or do you have something else in mind? Don't plan big, just dedicate 10 minutes each day to it, and enjoy the result.