Developing The Daily Wins Habit

“Small wins are a way of practicing how to be more effective, but also how to savor life.” — Charles Duhigg, author of “The Power of Habit”

Whether you’re striving to achieve a big project milestone or simply looking to create a sense of accomplishment in your daily routine, the Daily Wins Habit can help you stay focused, motivated, and on track towards your goals.

What is the Daily Wins Habit?

It is a productivity and goal-setting tool from Agile Results. It involves prioritizing three achievable wins each day, with the aim of channeling your energy and attention towards what truly matters.

By practicing the Daily Wins Habit, you can rise above the noise and distractions of daily life, create clarity in your day, and infuse meaning into your to-do list.

The Daily Wins Habit is a versatile tool that can be applied to all aspects of life, from personal goals to professional projects, and can help you stay focused, motivated, and on track towards your goals.

How To Practice the Daily Wins Habit

I’m going to explain how to do this with email, but you can use pen and paper or any digital notetaking method you prefer.

Here’s how it works:

Each morning, write yourself a new email titled “Today.”
In the email, list your three wins for the day at the top. These should be specific and achievable goals that will help you feel accomplished at the end of the day. You find your three wins for today, by simply asking yourself, “What are my 3 Wins for Today?”
Below your wins, list any appointments or meetings you have scheduled for the day. This helps you orient yourself to your schedule and gives you a sense of how your day might go.
Next, make a simple to-do list of tasks you need to accomplish that day.
Finally, under a “Reminders” heading, list out anything that’s on your mind that you don’t want to forget.

This process should take no more than 3-5 minutes, but it’s an incredibly effective way to “design your day” and start in a mindful way. By identifying your wins for the day, you’ll have a clear sense of what you want to accomplish, and you’ll be better equipped to deal with distractions and stressors that come up throughout the day.

Even if you never look at the email again, the act of organizing your thoughts and goals for the day can be incredibly empowering. And if you do start to feel overwhelmed, you can always check your email again to remind yourself of your wins and regain your focus.