New Year, New Habits: Small Steps for Big Changes

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Hey Lovely,

The New Year is in full swing, and we’re sure your feed is packed with people doing the most — fitness challenges, vision boards, and big 2025 plans. While all of that can be super inspiring, it’s also okay if you’re not quite there yet. Let’s be real: not everyone has the time (or energy) to dive into something like the 75 Hard challenge, and honestly, that’s okay.

We’re here to remind you that growth doesn’t have to mean going all in at once. Instead, focus on getting 1% better each day. Small steps, consistency, and building habits that suit your lifestyle will get you much further than jumping into a challenge you can’t realistically maintain.

It’s About Progress, Not Perfection

It’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind when everyone seems to be sprinting towards their goals. But let’s take a moment to celebrate the power of small wins. Whether it’s drinking more water, adding one extra serving of veggies to your meals, or fitting in a 10-minute walk, these little steps can snowball into something incredible.

Wellness Is a Lifestyle, Not a Challenge

You don’t need to live at the gym to make fitness and wellness part of your routine. Aiming to work out 3-4 times a week is enough to feel strong, energised, and confident. It’s not about extremes; it’s about creating a routine that works for you, even when life gets busy.

Remember, wellness is about feeling good — mind, body,

and soul.

Let’s Keep It Real

We’re all about supporting each other on this journey, and that means ditching the pressure to do it all perfectly. Your path to thriving doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s. So, here’s to moving at your own pace, being kind to yourself, and showing up as your best self every day, no matter how small the step.

You’ve got this, sis! Let’s make 2025 the year we focus on progress over perfection and build habits that help us feel good all year round.

Top 3 podcasts that we recommend:

1. The Mel Robbins Podcast

2. On Purpose Podcast by Jay Shetty

3. Ladies Who Launch Podcast by Rochelle Humes

With love,

The Empowerment Brunch