Micro-habits for life-long learning

Radiology is a demanding career that requires a thorough understanding of evolving knowledge in both medical imaging and technology. Competing interests such as—familial obligations, clinical practice, committee meetings, and research projects—often leave little time for self-care and regular review of current medical literature. Healthy habits can be difficult to maintain, but micro-habits are more manageable and their benefits compound over time. Based on the book, Atomic Habits by James Clear, we discuss a micro-habit toolkit which includes: a two-minute rule, habit-stacking, environmental cues, task prioritization/automatization, habit tracking, and accountability. We offer practical suggestions for radiologists to incorporate this toolkit into their daily lives to become healthy life-long learners.