Hannah Aster

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Hannah is a seasoned writer and editor who started her journey with Shortform nearly five years ago. She grew up reading mostly fiction books but transitioned to non-fiction writing when she started her travel website in 2018. When she's not writing or traveling, you can find Hannah working on home reno projects, crafting, or taking care of plants.

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Graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in English and minors in professional and creative writing

Celebrating Achievements to Build Tiny Habits

Are you trying to incorporate the Tiny Habits Method into your life but struggling with celebrating achievements? Why is it so important to celebrate after performing a tiny habit? In the process of becoming a Habiteer, you must learn to celebrate achievements, however small. This step can feel awkward or disingenuous to some people so they skip it. However, celebrating is an important part in solidifying habits so here is some information if you’re struggling. Continue reading for advice on how to genuinely celebrate tiny achievements.

Multiplier Leadership: Creating a Multiplier Culture

Do you want to implement Multiplier leadership practices into your workplace? How do you foster a Multiplier culture? It’s one thing to have one Multiplier Leader, but when you implement Multiplier leadership practices on a large scale, you create a Multiplier culture. Here is what to do and what not to do when creating a Multiplier culture. Keep reading for advice on how to implement Multiplier leadership on a large scale.

7 Steps to Achieving Goals From Tiny Habits

What are the seven steps to achieving goals from Tiny Habits? How can you turn a vague aspiration into a lasting habit? According to BJ Fogg, there are seven steps to achieving goals. The steps are: pinpoint your outcome, brainstorm behavioral solutions, identify Golden Behaviors, find the tiny version, choose your prompt, celebrate, and refine. Continue below for descriptions on how to carry out each of the seven steps for achieving your goals.

How to Have a Harmonious Life Through Taoism

How can you live a harmonious life? Why can’t humanity live in harmony with the world? To live a harmonious life means to do what the universe requires of you and nothing more. Unfortunately, humanity has fallen out of harmony with nature because of its need to industrialize and consume. But you can still live a harmonious life within a corrupt world. Keep reading to learn how to live in harmony with the Tao.

Tiny Habits Book Exercises: Develop Better Behaviors

Looking to incorporate the Tiny Habits Method into your life? Do you want book exercises to help you practice? In this article, we have put together an extensive list of Tiny Habits book exercises. These exercises will help you understand the concepts of the book better and start creating Tiny Habits in your life. Continue on for Tiny Habits book exercises.

How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter

What is an idea Multiplier? How can a good leader make their team smarter? Idea Multipliers are leaders who encourage their team to give their all by giving employees space, expecting the most from everyone, and encouraging fast learning. In contrast, Idea Diminishers think they have all the ideas, cause anxiety, and judge others. Keep reading to learn how the best leaders make everyone smarter and the worst ones think they have all the answers.

How to Get Rid of Bad Habits One Tiny Step at a Time

Do you want to know how to get rid of bad habits? What have you been missing out on because you’ve been entangled in your bad habits? The Tiny Habits Method was created by behaviorist BJ Fogg and it helps you learn the best methods for developing positive habits. However, many of Fogg’s followers realized that the Tiny Habits Method could also be used to rid themselves of bad habits as well. Keep reading to learn how to use the Tiny Habits Method to rid yourself of bad habits.

The Supreme Good of Taoism: Explained

What is the “Supreme Good” in Taoism? How is the Supreme Good like water? How does living by the principles of the Supreme Good allow you to have objective wisdom? In Taoism, the Supreme Good is like water in that it provides nourishment to all living beings without bias. If you live by its principles, you will be respected by others and will be able to stay centered despite the chaos in the world. Continue reading to learn more about the Supreme Good.

Tiny Habits Quotes From Behaviorist BJ Fogg

Are you looking for Tiny Habits quotes? How can these quotes help you better understand the concepts from the book? Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg is a book about how changing behavior starts with tiny steps. Here are five quotes from Tiny Habits that discuss and explain the main concepts in the book. Continue on for Tiny Habits quotes from BJ Fogg.

Diminishers: Effective Ways to Handle Them

Do you work with a leader who makes you feel drained, underutilized, and frustrated? Does your coworker or boss make you feel anxious, judged, and drained of energy? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you’re working with a Diminisher. The good news is that there are methods for surviving Diminishers and in some cases, you can even transform your Diminisher coworker into a Multiplier. Keep reading to learn how to deal with Diminishers.