The Power of Small: Tiny Shifts for Big Change
When I first started my own healing and growth journey, I thought I had to completely reinvent myself overnight.
I imagined that in order to feel better, I’d need a brand-new morning routine, a 90-minute yoga practice every day, and a mindset that was endlessly positive.
But the truth? That approach only left me exhausted and disappointed.
What actually shifted things wasn’t one big transformation—it was the little things.
Tiny, almost invisible choices that I could return to again and again.
Stepping outside for a short walk, even when I didn’t feel like it.
Putting on music that lifted my energy instead of doom scrolling.
Choosing to write down one thought at night rather than keeping it circling in my head.
At first, these changes felt too small to matter. But over time, I noticed something: those little actions began to compound.
They became habits. And those habits began to change the way I felt in my body, the way I spoke to myself, and the way I moved through each day.
It reminded me that healing and growth don’t come from huge overnight overhauls—they come from small, consistent shifts that build real momentum.
How to Start Small in Your Own Life
If you’ve been feeling stuck or overwhelmed, here are a few gentle places to begin:
One swap: Replace a draining habit with something nourishing.
(Example: swap mindless scrolling before bed with reading two pages of a book or journaling one sentence.)
Anchor a moment: Attach a mindful action to something you already do.
(Example: while the kettle boils, do a light stretch, or while brushing your teeth, think of one thing you’re grateful for.)
Start by setting the bar low—really low: Instead of saying “I’ll meditate every morning for 20 minutes,” try “I’ll sit quietly for 2 minutes.”
Consistency matters far more than duration.
Celebrate survival days too: Growth isn’t only about thriving.
Sometimes choosing to rest, cancel a plan, or simply get through the day is the small shift that matters most.
These little shifts may not feel revolutionary at first, but they build something powerful over time: trust in yourself.
The trust that you can show up for your well-being in a way that’s sustainable, flexible, and real.
So start where you are. Pick one small thing today. Let it be enough.
✨ If this resonates, my free Mindful Moments Challenge is a great place to begin—it guides you through simple practices you can weave into daily life. And if you’re ready for more personalised support, my 1:1 yoga, meditation, and coaching sessions offer gentle structure to help you build those small shifts into lasting change.
