Powerful indeed is the empire of habit. ~Publilius Syrus Post written by Leo Babauta . Its amazing how big a difference a little thing can make. Starting your day mindfully with some tea, for example, can change your entire day. Clearing your desk will make your work day amazing. A smile from a loved one can mean the world. And when these little things are repeated daily, and formed into habits, their benefits increase not just by multiples but by exponents. The little habits can be life-changing. Everyones world-changing little habits will be different, but Ill share a few of mine, and then some tips for forming them. My Little Habits I have lots of little habits, but these are a handful of my favorites: Get-in-the-door ritual . Whenever I get home, the first thing I do is put my stuff away. I have a designated spot for my keys, cash/cards (I dont use a wallet), phone, and coins. Everything else either gets tossed or put wherever it belongs. If we brought something home like groceries...