Small steps reduce self-criticism.

You're less likely to beat yourself up

or be afraid to try because you think it's going to be too hard

or you're not going to be good enough at it.

Small steps are easy to take.

If you don't succeed, it's no big whoop.

You don't stew over it.

And small steps don't require a lot of motivation.

If it's too hard, it might be hard to get motivated. Welcome to Made to Thrive. I'm your host, New York Times bestselling author, Chris Carr,

and it's my mission to help you feel better, live bolder, and create a more meaningful life. Let's get started, my friend.

Welcome back to Made to Thrive, my friends. Happy episode six. Can we have a birthday party for every

episode? I don't know. It's just super exciting. And in this episode, my friends,

I'm discussing one of my favorite topics, micro habits, or as I like to call it, turtle power.

This is what we call it in my inner circle wellness community. Shout out to all my ICW members who are listening.

Turtle power, the small, consistent steps that lead to big results over time.

So no more overwhelmed, no more fits and starts, nothing radical or overwhelming,

and no impossible standards that chip away at your self-esteem either.

Only doable, consistent actions, and sustainable success.

If that sounds like a breath of fresh air, this episode is for you.

And if you hear some thunder along the way, it's because I'm

recording on a rainy, thundery Sunday here in Connecticut. So we'll just welcome the thunder in.

All right. So whether you're dealing with a health crisis or you're just looking to improve your

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