5. Your success has a ripple-effect

Look for behaviors that have a ripple effect, and change your other behaviors without extra effort. 

Also, pay attention to how you see yourself when you do a particular habit: Does it change your self-image? Do you feel better when you think of yourself as a person?

Adopt a transformative practice

• Vivienne Westwood suggests that by committing to a practice, you initiate change within yourself, which leads to broader life changes.

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Start becoming aware of things that actually matter by listening to your friends, family, spouse, readers, and yourself.

See yourself as a researcher who is studying your particular subject. The better you observe the details of daily life, the better you can explain them....