Microdoses of Creativity

Microdoses of Creativity

Bite-Sized Goals For A Feast of Success

If reaching your goals feels too big, go small. Get actionable strategies you can start today to move the needle on your creative work!

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Creative Enabler
May 22, 2025
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Why Micro Goals Are the Key to Big Success 🔑

Micro goals—small, achievable steps—can be the secret to reaching your bigger goals.

Breaking down a big goal into smaller, manageable tasks makes the journey easier, more effective, and creates more opportunity to celebrate your progress.

“We start our journey to our dreams by wanting, but we arrive by focusing, planning and learning.” - Christina Wodtke, author of "Radical Focus"

Why Micro Goals Work 🧠

The power of micro goals lies in psychology. Research shows that short-term, specific goals boost motivation and increase your chances of success.

Why? Because checking off small wins gives you a sense of progress, releasing dopamine—the brain’s "feel-good" hormone.

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On the other hand, setting massive, vague goals without a clear plan can often lead to feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. Micro goals create momentum and keep you motivated by turning a daunting task into smaller, actionable steps. They act as stepping stones,…

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