Make Continuous Progress Toward Your Goals with "Non-Zero Days"

Staying motivated enough to work toward our goals can be tough. The minutia of life can get in the way of our lofty dreams—which is where the non-zero method comes in. The idea is simple: do just one thing every day that help you move toward what you want to achieve. Even if that’s just performing one sit up or drinking a glass of water, at least you’ll have made some progress.

Here are some low-effort ways you can have a non-zero day:

• Eating healthier: Choose one meal in your day to be primarily made up of vegetables. 
• Working out: Do five push-ups or crunches or jumping jacks or stretches.
• Mental health: Spend one-minute practicing mindfulness meditation or breathing exercises.
• Relationships: Send one text, email, or make a quick phone call to someone you care about.
• In addition to committing to do one thing a day towards your goals, the non-zero method also focuses on creating a positive relationship with yourself