The 1-Minute Secret to Forming a New Habit

'The 1-minute secret to forming a new habit' is an insightful TED talk by sociologist Christine Carter who shares a simple blueprint for daily motivation. With motivation more challenging than ever before -- especially for those struggling to balance personal goals, work and family life during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic -- many can find sticking to goals a struggle rather than a rewarding and enjoyable experience.

Sharing simple steps to "shift your mindset and keep you on track to achieving your grandest ambitions," Christine Carter begins her talk by recounting her own experience during California's stay at home order last year. Choosing to focus on exercise, Carter found herself training for a marathon and chose this exciting goal as a motivating factor for healthier habits. While this goal was exciting at first, her dedication to it was short-lived, leading her to realize that adopting smaller and more achievable goals was a more successful approach.

Christine Carter's secret to forming a new habit is centered around allowing ourselves to not be the best at something and outlines how small steps lead to real long-term change. The speaker also explores our fixation on grandiose goals which rarely offer long-term results, and shares how consistency outweighs motivation.