Change Starts With You: How Small Daily Actions Break Procrastination

iammoett
Nov 22
3 min read

In order for things to change in your life, you must be willing to make the necessary changes.

That sounds obvious, but many of us want a new life while holding on to the same habits. We want progress without movement. We want results without action.

If you’re tired of being stuck, this is your reminder: change doesn’t just happen to you—you help create it.

Be Honest About Your Habits

If you know you are bad at procrastinating, you’re not alone. A lot of people struggle with putting things off, waiting for the “right time,” or saying, “I’ll do it tomorrow.”

But here’s the thing:

Tomorrow doesn’t build habits.

Today does.

Procrastination keeps you in the same place, even when you know you’re meant for more. The good news? You can change it—one small step at a time.

Start With One Thing a Day

You don’t have to fix everything at once. You don’t have to wake up and suddenly become a brand-new person. You just need to start doing one thing every day that moves you toward what you need to get done.

If you:

Need to write a book: write one paragraph a day.
Need to clean your space: do one section a day.
Need to work on your business: spend 10 focused minutes a day.
Need to get healthier: make one better choice a day.

As you become consistent with that one thing, you will find yourself doing more and more.

Small actions build big habits.

Consistency Creates Momentum

At first, it might feel slow. You might think, “This little bit isn’t enough.” But that’s the lie procrastination wants you to believe.

The truth is:

One step is better than no steps.
One page is better than a blank notebook.
One call is better than no connections.
One move is better than staying stuck.

The more consistent you are, the easier it becomes. What felt hard at first starts to feel normal. And what felt impossible starts to feel possible.

Take Action Every Day

Whatever the thing is that you know you need to do, you should take action every day to help create the habit of change and taking action.

Ask yourself:

What have I been putting off?
What do I know I need to do but keep delaying?
What small step can I take today toward that thing?

You don’t have to do it all. You just have to do something.

Daily action:

Trains your mind to move instead of freeze
Builds trust in yourself
Shows you that you are capable of change

How to Build the Habit of Taking Action

Here are some simple steps to help you shift from procrastination to progress:

Name the Thing You’ve Been Avoiding
Be honest. Say it out loud or write it down:
“I’ve been putting off ______.”
Break It Down
Turn it into small, simple steps.
- Instead of “start a business,” try “brainstorm 3 ideas.”
- Instead of “get organized,” try “clean one drawer.”
Choose One Daily Action
Pick one thing you can do in 5–15 minutes. That’s it.
Do It at the Same Time Each Day
Tie it to something you already do—after breakfast, during lunch, or before bed.
Celebrate the Small Wins
Check it off. Smile. Acknowledge yourself. You did that.

Change Is a Daily Decision

Change doesn’t just show up one day and knock on your door. It’s built through daily decisions.

Every day you:

Choose action or delay
Choose progress or comfort
Choose movement or excuses

You won’t always feel like it. You won’t always be motivated. That’s why habits matter. Habits help you move even when your feelings don’t want to.

You Have the Ability to Change

You are not stuck with procrastination forever. You are not “just like this.” You have the ability to change your habits, your patterns, and your life.

But you must be willing to: