Change your habits. Change your life – one small step at a time.
You don’t need a complete life overhaul – just better routines and honest tools that work. Discover habit strategies, journaling practices, and productivity tips that I have tested on myself to help you achieve lasting growth.
Meet the man behind Hagen Growth
Hi, I’m Paul Hagen
I know what it’s like to feel stuck. I’ve been there.
When I hit rock bottom, I made a choice – to stop waiting for change and start building it. Over time, I found a rhythm through habits, mindset, and consistency. It didn’t happen overnight, but it worked.
That’s what I share on Hagen Growth: practical tools that helped me grow when I needed it most.
Choose your focus
Growth isn’t one-size-fits-all. Choose where to start – habits, journaling, or productivity – and start building from there.
Journaling
Explore proven journaling techniques to boost clarity, emotional balance, and personal growth.
Habits
Discover science-based strategies to build better habits – and actually make them stick.
Productivity
Learn how to stay focused and get more of the right things done – without burning out.
The Philosophy Behind Hagen Growth
Every article below represents a key part of the mindset and methods behind real, lasting self-improvement. They’re short reads, but the impact can be big.
Habits – What they are and how to change them
Your habits shape everything – your energy, your mindset, your future.
In this post, I explain how habits work, why they’re the foundation of real self-improvement, and how changing just a few can change everything.
The Power of Small wins – The key to progress
Every big success is built on hundreds of small wins accumulated over time.
In this post, I explain how small wins build momentum, boost self-belief, and help you stay consistent – especially when things get hard.
Journaling – How to start and what to write about
Journaling is your personal mirror – a tool for healing, clarity, and self-discovery.
In this post, I explain why journaling is one of the most powerful tools for growth, how it can help you understand yourself, and the techniques that make it stick – no matter your intentions.
Keystone Habits – The Easiest Way to Change Your Life
Big changes often start small – and with the right keystone habit, everything shifts.
In this post, I break down the concept of keystone habits. These habits are central to who you are – and changing just one of them can create a ripple effect across multiple routines in your life. Start here for serious growth.