The Better Balance Coach Blog

Change is hard. You already know this. You want to eat better, move more, drink enough water, get more sleep. You’ve tried starting fresh, committing to all the things… and then life happens. Maybe it’s a Monday morning and the kitchen is messy. Homework hasn’t been finished. The milk’s gone. And you just found a water bottle festering in the bottom of a school bag. You know you need to sort it, but the day has already started and now you’re scrambling. Or you set yourself a goal to have a “healthy week” -  you’re drinking more water, cutting back on snacks - and a week later, you don’t see any results. It’s demotivating. You think: what’s the point? That’s where tiny habits come in. You don’t need to fix everything all at once. You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need a habit small enough that you will do it, even when everything else in your day is falling apart. Some examples of tiny habits that could make a difference: Setting your alarm for the time you actually need to ge...

We’ve all heard it: “Knowledge is power.” Understanding what could improve your health, energy, or focus matters — but it only becomes powerful when you actually do something with it.   The best first step? Pick one small thing you could realistically try this week. Tiny actions that actually fit your day are what make the difference.   From knowing to doing... a little inspiration: I know I should…   So I will… Drink more water Pour a glass every time I make a coffee or put the kettle on. Eat more vegetables Add an extra portion to a meal I’m already cooking. Start my bedtime routine earlier Begin your usual evening tasks (stack the dishwasher, lay out clothes for the next day, whatever you normally do) after dinner, after wrangling the kids into bed, or with a phone reminder — so it’s done before you sit down to relax. Pause under pressure ...