here’s the podcast version:

You know, your tiny, mindless activities speak louder than you realise. Your personality echoes through every small action you take every day.

You think these are random choices. But they’re not. They’re patterns.

If you look closely, the smallest things reveal the deepest truths about you.

Let me show you.

1. The Way You Wake Up 

When the alarm rings:

Case 1: You get up instantly, ready to face the day.

Case 2: You hit the snooze button three times, negotiating with yourself before finally dragging yourself out of the bed.

Case 3: You wake slowly, gently, letting the day arrive when it wants to.

The way you wake up says a lot about how you meet life itself.

Do you leap into it?

Do you resist it?

Or do you flow with it?

2. The Music You Listen To

When it comes to music:

Case 1: You get bored easily, always craving something new.

Case 2: You play the same three tracks on repeat for weeks, convinced you’ve never heard better until one day, you’re done with them forever and you never return to them.

Case 3: You keep going back to the old songs that once carried you, unable to let go of the version of yourself they remind you of.

The way you listen tells a story.

Are you chasing novelty?

Are you clinging to nostalgia?

Or are you searching for safety in familiarity?

Sometimes, the playlists we keep are quiet mirrors of our own inner worlds.

3. The Way You Eat

When you finish your plate:

Case 1: You wipe it clean every time, refusing to waste a single bite.

Case 2: You always leave a little behind. Overestimating your appetite, you take too much at first.

Case 3: You carefully select only what you know you’ll finish, avoiding excess altogether.

The way you eat says something, too.

Do you finish what you start, no matter what?

Do you take more than you need, always a little ahead of yourself?

Or do you move through life measured, intentional, cautious?

Food habits are rarely just about food. They’re about your relationship with desire and contentment.

4. The Way You Brush Your Teeth

When you brush your teeth:

Case 1: Softly, slowly, you take the time you need. Almost meditative and unhurried.

Case 2: Rushed, rough, you just want it over with, done in a jiffy.

Case 3: You follow, almost religiously, the instructions you once heard a dentist give: the “right” method, the “optimum” time, the “perfect” routine.

But it’s not really about brushing your teeth.

It’s about how you approach care, for yourself, for your body, for your life.

Do you move gently, giving yourself space?

Do you trust systems and rules to guide you?

Or are you constantly racing, even when there’s nowhere to be?

5. The Way You Respond to Texts

When someone texts you:

Case 1: You reply instantly, without hesitation.

Case 2: You reply hours later, carefully crafting the “perfect” response.

Case 3: You reply days later, pretending you “forgot,” when really, you just needed time.

How you respond isn’t just about texts.

It’s about how you hold space, for others and for yourself.

Some of us move fast.

Some of us take time.

Some of us withdraw without meaning to.

And those patterns? They exist everywhere, not just on your phone.

6. The Way You Make Your Bed 

When you wake up:

Case 1: You make your bed immediately. Your sheets are crisp and untouched for the rest of the day.

Case 2: You never make it, your blanket always crumpled, your sheets messy.

Case 3: You make it on the days your mind feels settled enough to do it.

The way your bed looks says more about the state of your mind than you realise. It speaks about how you deal with tasks.

7. The Way You Travel 

When it comes to trips:

Case 1: You plan every tiny detail, itineraries, reservations, backup plans.

Case 2: You prefer going with the flow, letting the journey shape itself.

Case 3: You rely entirely on others to plan it for you.

How you travel mirrors how you move through life.

Do you crave control?

Do you trust the unknown?

Or do you avoid responsibility altogether?

8. The Way You Pack 

Before a trip:

Case 1: You overpack, carrying every possible “just in case” item.

Case 2: You pack only what’s necessary, trusting you’ll handle whatever comes.

Case 3: You underpack, always missing something, relying on borrowing or buying later.

Your suitcase says more about you than you think.

Do you prepare for every possibility?

Do you trust your adaptability?

Or do you expect the world to catch you when you fall?

9. The Way You Argue

When you argue:

Case 1: You fight to have the last word.

Case 2: You walk away mid sentence, unwilling to stay.

Case 3: You quietly absorb everything, even when you disagree.

Arguments are rarely about the topic itself.

They reveal your relationship with boundaries and patience.

10. The Choices You Make 

When faced with decisions:

Case 1: You choose quickly, trusting your gut.

Case 2: You spiral into overthinking, weighing every possibility.

Case 3: You avoid the decision entirely, hoping life chooses for you.

How you make small choices shapes how you handle the big ones. 

Your instincts, your fears, your patterns, they all sit quietly at the table with you.

So my final thoughts?

Maybe the little things aren’t so little after all.

Your tiny habits are not random.

They are reflections of how you think, feel, and move through life.

Every playlist.

Every plate.

Every alarm.

Every bag you pack.

Every argument you start or avoid.

The little things aren’t so little after all.

They’re breadcrumbs, leading you straight to yourself.

If you want to change the big, start with the small.

Hope this was some food for thought and it helps you understand yourself better.

By Bhadra

evolving. becoming. being.