The old saying that the greatest of journeys begins with one small step is even more relevant to everyday life than you may imagine. The big changes that we each make in our lives, the all encompassing changes that are long term, often do not happen in one inspirational moment with a dramatic musical score. 

The real changes in our lives happen gradually, in small steps that slowly bring about lasting change.  With each small change comes a switch in momentum, building the drive and dedication until that eventual Big Change happened already, quietly and unobtrusively.  One day, you wake up and you became what it was that you dreamed of.

Small adjustments, Big changes

If you are making changes in your life with renewed dedication this year, try to remember that a singular, massive effort to enact real change may not be what you are looking for.  Small efforts will be those things that you can actually do with relative ease and little discomfort.  Because the changes are small and easy, you’ll be more likely to keep up with them and include larger changes as time goes on.  Before you know it, large changes happened.  They may have taken longer to happen, and they were less noticeable, but they were permanent.

Here are some small adjustments   vs   the bigger changes that you eventually want to happen:

Writing down the food you eat:         Reduce Calories by ¼

Park at the far end of the lot and walk:      Get More Exercise at Work

These small changes are examples of first steps on a journey towards lifelong healthy changes.