5 Habits to Make 2025 Your Best Year EVER!

"Making a choice that is one percent better or one percent worse seems insignificant in the moment, but over the span of moments that make up a lifetime, these choices determine who you are and who you could be. Success is a product of daily habits—not once-in-a-lifetime transformations."

                                                                                                                                                                   – James Clear, Atomic Habits

The dawn of a new year is always a powerful moment. It’s a time when we reflect on the past and dream of what’s possible in the future. We often set lofty goals—whether it’s improving our health, advancing in our careers, strengthening relationships, or building financial stability.

But here’s the catch: while having a clear vision is crucial, it’s not enough to just know what we want. What truly makes the difference is the ability to show up every single day and take consistent action toward those dreams, no matter how small the steps.

The key to lasting success is not in one grand, heroic act—but in the consistent, small habits that compound over time.

The Power of Small Habits

As James Clear beautifully explains in Atomic Habits, just a 1% improvement each day can lead to extraordinary results. Here’s how it breaks down:

• One year – 37 times better by year’s end.
• Two years – 1,400 times better.
• Five years – 76,000,000 times better.

But here’s the flip side: the opposite is also true. Small, negative habits compound as well.

A single donut, a single cigarette, or that sugary soft drink may seem harmless in isolation—but do it every day, and the consequences add up in ways we never imagined.

Think about it: a commercial airplane, leaving Los Angeles for Honolulu, is only 1 degree off course. By the time it reaches its destination, it could land in Auckland, New Zealand—completely off track.

Just a small deviation, compounded over time, can lead to a dramatically different outcome. The same applies to our habits. Each small action either brings us closer to our goals or pulls us further from them.

How to Create the Habits That Will Transform Your 2025

If you want 2025 to be the year that you truly break through and make your vision a reality, it’s time to embrace the power of habits.

Here are five simple, yet transformative strategies to get started:

1. Break It Down into Small, Manageable Steps

The most powerful transformations come from taking consistent, incremental action. If the end result feels too far away or overwhelming, break your goal down into bite-sized pieces. This makes the journey feel more manageable and helps you avoid procrastination.

Remember: progress isn’t made in giant leaps, but in steady, deliberate steps.

2. Pre-Commit to Your Habits

If you’re serious about building habits, pre-commitment is key. Don’t give yourself the option to negotiate with yourself about whether or not you’ll do your daily habit. Set it up in advance.

For example, if you want to meditate in the morning, make sure your meditation space is ready and waiting for you—so much so that you can’t avoid it. Pre-commitment removes the option of choosing other otherwise.

3. Schedule Your Habits—And Treat Them Like Appointments

Your habits deserve to be as important as any meeting or commitment. If you want to make date nights a habit, don’t wait for “free time” to magically appear. Schedule it, treat it like a meeting, and plan everything else around it. When you do this, your chances of following through skyrocket.

4. Surround Yourself with People Who Make Healthy Habits the Norm

You’ve heard the saying: You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. If you want to cultivate positive habits, surround yourself with people who are already living those habits. Find a support system, share your goals, and hold each other accountable (capable). The power of community is immeasurable—and you’ll find it’s easier to stay committed when you have a team by your side.

5. Reward Yourself When You Complete a Habit

No matter how old we get, we all love a little reward. When you accomplish a milestone—whether it’s sticking to your habit for 30 days or achieving a personal goal—celebrate it! Small rewards create positive reinforcement that encourages us to keep going.

A New Year, A New You: Start Today

This week, I challenge you to identify one positive habit you can commit to in your life. Start small, stay consistent, and watch how your actions compound to transform your life.

If you’re looking for a breakthrough in your life—and want to make 2025 the year that you truly create your best year ever—I’d love to help you make that happen. Through my Breaking Through to Create Your Best Year EVER online course, you’ll be guided step by step to turn your goals and vision into a sustainable reality.

In this transformative program, you’ll learn to:

• REFLECT on the past year to uncover lessons and opportunities for success.
• REFRAME your challenges as powerful opportunities to move you forward.
• INITIATE a crystal-clear vision and action plan to create lasting success.
• INTEGRATE these strategies into your daily life to ensure that your breakthroughs are sustainable for years to come.

The first step to a breakthrough year starts with a decision. A decision to commit to consistent action, to show up every day, and to invest in yourself.

If you’re ready to make 2025 your best year ever, join me in this life-changing course. Don’t miss your chance to make this year the year you finally break through.

CLICK HERE to access the Breaking Through to Create Your Best Year EVER online course today!

By embracing these habits and committing to the process, you’ll be amazed at how much you can achieve. And when you combine this with the Breaking Through course, you’ll have all the tools, support, and guidance you need to ensure your success.

Here’s to making 2025 the year you finally create the life you’ve always dreamed of.

With purpose, passion, and consistency,

Chris Natzke
Black Belt Leadership Speaking & Coaching