29/09/2026
A little reminder for anyone working on their health or making lifestyle changes đ
One of the lessons Iâve been learning from my mentor is:
We may not be able to get rid of negativity, but we can dilute it with positivity.
When weâre trying to change our eating habits, become more active, improve our health or simply take better care of ourselves, itâs so easy to focus on what we havenât done.
âI ate something I didnât plan to.â
âI missed my exercise.â
âI havenât lost weight this week.â
âIâm not where I want to be yet.â
But what if we also gave ourselves permission to notice the little wins? đą
⨠You cooked a meal instead of ordering takeaway.
⨠You went for a walk, even when you didnât feel like it.
⨠You drank a little more water.
⨠You stopped eating when you felt comfortably full.
⨠You got back on track after a difficult day.
⨠You asked for help.
⨠You tried again.
These things count.
Making lifestyle changes isnât about being perfect. Itâs about learning, adjusting, and continuing.
Some days will feel easier than others. There will be ups and downs, and thatâs completely human.
So when the negative thoughts become loud, try giving yourself a little double dose of positivity:
đ Think about what youâre grateful for.
đą Celebrate one small win from today.
đ§ Notice how you speak to yourself.
đ Keep learning.
đ¤ Surround yourself with people who encourage you.
⨠Focus on progress, not perfection.
You donât need to change everything at once.
One small positive choice, repeated consistently, can become a big change over time.
And if today didnât go as planned?
Tomorrow is another opportunity to begin again. đť
Be kind to yourself. Youâre learning, growing and doing your best â and that journey matters too. đ