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10 Daily Habits That Are Significantly Improving My Life

Build your life brick by brick.

Ashley Richmond
Change Your Mind Change Your Life
4 min readFeb 3, 2025

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I believe habits are the key to success in everything we do.

From health to relationships to our career, if we get our habits right, the rest will follow. Habits are

the tiny building blocks of our lives. On their own, they might seem insignificant. But stack them together over time, and they form the foundation of a great life.

“Every action is a brick, meaning it’s what you do on a daily basis that determines the house you end up with. You are the house you build.” — Nicolas Cole

Here are 10 small habits I’ve integrated into my life. Each one feels small in the moment but compounds to create meaningful change.

1. Walk 9,000 Steps Every Day

Walking is simple, but it’s one of the most underrated forms of movement. I make it a daily non-negotiable to walk at least 9,000 steps. Sometimes it’s part of a longer hike, a stroll through the neighborhood, or laps around the house while on a phone call.

Beyond the physical benefits, walking clears my mind. It’s a time for creativity, reflection, and even problem-solving. Whether it’s sunny, raining, or cold, I get outside and move.

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Change Your Mind Change Your Life
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Ashley Richmond
Ashley Richmond

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