By skyforbes 
What short-form content creation taught me about sustainable routines
On paper, I look pretty incredible: I’ve run half marathons, earned two master’s degrees, and I’m raising three kids while working a full-time federal job in Japan.
But the truth? I still struggle with some of the silliest small habits — like moving the clothes from the washer to the dryer or keeping up with a five-minute journaling practice.
If that sounds familiar, here’s what I’ve learned: you’re not lazy or disorganized. You’re likely bored, misaligned, or disconnected from your identity around the habit.
Instead of beating yourself up or forcing more discipline, you can use neuroscience to your advantage. One unexpected tool? Tiny content habits — like daily reflections on TikTok — can help you build sustainable routines that stick.
The Research: Why We Abandon Small Habits
When you start a new habit, your brain rewards you with dopamine — the “feel good” chemical that reinforces motivation and repetition.
But over time, that dopamine hit fades. Your brain adapts through a process called habituation, and the once-exciting task becomes dull. James Clear…