The Power of Tiny Habits: How Small Steps Can Lead to Big Changes
When you think about changing your life, it can feel… a bit much. Overwhelming. Exhausting, even. Especially when you’re juggling work, kids (or grown-up kids!), health stuff, and, you know, trying to remember where you left your tea.
But here’s the beautiful truth: you don’t need a massive overhaul to create a meaningful shift.
Sometimes, it’s the tiny things — the five-minute journaling, the ten-minute morning stretch, the “just drink the glass of water” moments — that quietly start rewiring everything.
Why tiny habits work
They’re not intimidating.
They don’t rely on motivation (which let’s be honest, shows up about as often as a unicorn).
And they build momentum.
Each little habit says: “Look, I showed up today.” And that matters more than we give it credit for.
Some of my favourite tiny-but-mighty habits:
- Writing a few lines in my journal before bed
- Lighting a candle before I start work (yes, even if I’m in my pyjamas)
- Choosing one thing to let go of today — a worry, a to-do, a piece of self-judgment
- Taking a proper lunch break… in the garden if it’s sunny
- Saying “no” to one thing so I can say “yes” to me
These micro moments have helped me rediscover who I am beyond the chaos and expectations.
Want to gently explore your own path?
My Finding My True North Journal is designed for exactly this. With 90 days of prompts, reflections, and space to dream a little, it’s a simple way to reconnect with your direction — one page at a time.