When it comes to personal growth, people commonly believe that success requires massive, overnight transformations. The truth is that lasting change is often the result of small, consistent efforts made over time rather than sizable change implemented hurriedly. This is the principle behind the 1% rule: improving by just 1% every day can lead to remarkable results in the long run.

The 1% rule, popularized by James Clear in Atomic Habits, emphasizes the power of small actions and their cumulative effect. Here’s how this principle works and how you can use it to achieve your goals.

change, change management, self improvementNaphtali HoffDecember 9, 2024Impactful Coaching & Consultingimprovement, one percent, change, change management, behavior change, small steps, daily habits, consistency, simplicityComment

The Psychology of Change: Why It's Hard and How to Make It Stick

Change is something we all strive for—whether it’s breaking a bad habit, developing a new skill, or adopting a healthier lifestyle. But anyone who’s tried to make a lasting change knows it’s far from easy. Why is change so difficult, and what does psychology tell us about how to make it stick?

change, psychologyNaphtali HoffOctober 14, 2024Impactful Coaching & Consultingchange, change management, behavior change, psychology, resolutions, consistency, visualize, alignment, accountabilityComment

How to Make You New Year's Resolutions Stick This Time

It’s that time of year again.

When we look at ourselves in the mirror and start berating ourselves.

“Why can’t you ever keep a resolution even for a single week?”

If you’re one of those, the good news - if you can call it that - is that you’re not alone.

How long do most people’s New Year's resolutions last?

achievement, change, decision making, goal setting, growth mindset, leadership, motivation, personal growthNaphtali HoffJanuary 9, 2023Impactful Coaching & Consultingbehavior change, habits, self identity, change, change management, actionComment

Your behavior won't change until the way you see yourself does

In his book Atomic Habits, author James Clear explains why habits are so difficult to break.

It's because we tend to focus on surface-level actions.

Most people start by focusing on outcome-based goals like...

“I want to lose 20 pounds.”
“I want to write a best-selling book.”

But these are surface level changes.

achievement, change, decision making, goal setting, growth mindset, leadership, motivation, personal growthNaphtali HoffOctober 19, 2022Impactful Coaching & Consultingbehavior change, habits, self identity, change, change management, actionComment

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