HealthThe Incredible Potential of Daily PracticeMaking time for small sessions of study, exercise, or a larger project delivers meaningful, sustainable progressSavePrintA few pull-ups will hardly make a difference. A few pull ups everyday makes all the difference in the world. Yaroslav Shuraev/PexelsLeo Babauta8/11/2021|Updated: 2/9/2022I’ve been repeatedly reminded of the power of practicing something regularly. Daily is best, I’ve learned, but several times a week works well, too. You’d be surprised how much progress you can make with even a small amount of practice, applied regularly. Here are some examples from my life.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentLeo BabautaAuthorLeo Babauta is the author of six books and the writer of Zen Habits, a blog with over 2 million subscribers. Visit ZenHabits.netAuthor’s Selected ArticlesIt’s Just Fear—Overthinking Can Trap You in Worry and DoubtDec 10, 2025Build the Habit of Showing UpOct 23, 20255 Ways to Break Out of a Dull LifeOct 17, 2025The Power of Small Actions to Reset Your LifeAug 25, 2025Related Topicsself-improvementprogressdaily practiceAD