The power of small starts
Becoming who you want to become begins with small starts.
There's incredible power in small starts - not because they're easy (though they can be), but because they prove something important to ourselves: that change is possible, that we can trust ourselves, and that we're worth the effort.
Instead of waiting for the "perfect" moment or planning the "perfect" overhaul, what if you chose one small thing to start today?
Maybe it's:
Drinking one extra glass of water
Taking three deep breaths before each meal
Setting your workout clothes out the night before
Writing down one thing you're grateful for each morning
Going to bed 15 minutes earlier
Taking a five-minute walk after lunch
The magic isn't in the action itself—it's in the act of following through. Each small start builds evidence that you can keep promises to yourself. Each follow-through creates momentum. Each tiny victory whispers, "See? You can do this."
I remember when my own habits finally started clicking into place. It wasn't because I suddenly became perfect or found some secret formula. It was because I had practiced getting back on track so many times that it became second nature. All those small starts, even the ones that didn't stick at first, were building something.
Your small start doesn't have to impress anyone else. It doesn't have to be Instagram-worthy or life-changing on day one. It just has to be something you can do today, and then again tomorrow.
What small thing is calling to you this week? Share it below. I'd love to cheer you on as you take that first step.