The Power of One Change – How Starting Small Creates Big Results
One small change. Big results.
When it comes to improving your health, it’s tempting to do everything at once.
You might think:
“I’ll start eating better, cut out sugar, drink more water, get to bed earlier, AND do daily workouts…”
But here’s the truth: trying to change everything at once usually leads to changing nothing.
Small Steps = Sustainable Success
The most powerful way to transform your health?
One small, simple change at a time.
Why?
Because small changes feel manageable.
They build confidence.
And most importantly, they give you momentum.
Real-Life Example:
One of my clients felt overwhelmed by the idea of “eating healthy.” So instead of changing her whole diet, she started with just breakfast.
She swapped her toast and jam for a protein-packed breakfast like eggs, spinach, and avocado.
One meal. One change.
Within a week, her energy improved, she had fewer cravings, and because that one change felt easy, she felt ready to tackle the next one.
That’s how healthy habits stick, step by step.
The Science Bit
BJ Fogg, a behaviour scientist at Stanford University, calls this the “tiny habits” method. He found that we’re far more likely to keep a new habit going when we:
Start small
Tie it to something we already do (e.g. “After I brush my teeth, I’ll take my vitamins”)
Celebrate the win (even if it’s just a fist pump or a mental “yes!”)
Try This:
Choose one simple thing to focus on this week.
Here are some ideas:
Add a palm-sized portion of protein to your lunch
Set an alarm to drink a glass of water mid-morning
Do 10 minutes of stretching while the kettle boils
Switch scrolling time in the evening for reading or journaling
Whatever you choose, make it easy enough to do even on your busiest day.
Remember, change doesn’t need to be dramatic to be effective.
One change can change everything.
Note: This information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always consult your Doctor before making big changes to your lifestyle, especially if you have any medical conditions or taking medication.