Happiness
Make Your Bed
Starting the new year with one small habit
Updated: 2026.01.01
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Make Your Bed Starting the new year with one small habit Articles How Daily Habits Shape Our LivesDiscussion Questions Q1 In your own words, please briefly summarize the article. Q2 What part of the reading resonated with you most? Q3 The article says many people feel pressure to make big changes at the start of the year. Do you feel this pressure? Why or why not? Q4 Do you usually make New Year’s resolutions? What kind of goals do you set? Q5 Making your bed is a small habit. Do you have a small habit you do every morning? Q6 How do you feel when you finish a small task early in the day? Q7 Have you ever tried a small habit that helped you change something? What happened? Q8 Do you think daily routines are important? Why or why not? Q9 When life feels busy or stressful, what simple routine helps you feel calm? Q10 The article talks about discipline and consistency. Which one is harder for you: starting a habit or continuing it? Q11 After reading this article, is there one small habit you would like to try this year? Q12 If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down. Expressions trivial having little importance; too small to be taken seriously Example 1 The issue may seem trivial, but it affects daily workflow. Example 2 They argued over a trivial detail instead of focusing on the main goal. discipline the ability to control one’s behavior and work steadily toward a goal Example 1 Learning a language requires discipline and consistency. Example 2 She developed discipline by sticking to a daily study routine. resilience the ability to recover from difficulties and continue forward Example 1 Resilience helps people adapt to change and setbacks. Example 2 He showed great resilience during challenging times at work. hardship a difficult or painful experience, often lasting over time Example 1 Many families faced economic hardship during the recession. Example 2 Shared hardship can strengthen relationships. resolutions firm decisions made to improve one’s behavior or life, often at the start of a year Example 1 People often make resolutions at the beginning of the year. Example 2 Setting realistic resolutions increases the chance of success. |
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