Tiny Habits, Real Wins: How to Build Wellness Without Burning Out

posted on 6/20/25

In last week’s post, we talked about what wellness really looks like in everyday life—messy, flexible, human. It’s not about rigid routines or striving for perfection. It’s about creating rhythms that support you in the life you’re actually living.

So today, I want to take that one step further—because knowing what wellness looks like is one thing, but knowing how to start (and stick with it) is another.

And honestly? The secret might just be smaller than you think.

Enter: Tiny Habits.

BJ Fogg’s book Tiny Habits teaches us that we don’t need massive overhauls or iron willpower to make meaningful changes. What we need is a shift in how we think about success.

Instead of saying “I’ll start meditating for 20 minutes a day,” we say “I’ll take 3 deep breaths after I sit down at my desk.”

Instead of “I’ll drink 8 glasses of water,” we say “I’ll take a sip right after I brush my teeth.”

That’s it. You make it so small that it’s basically impossible to fail—and then you celebrate that win.

Why does this work? Because your brain is wired for success. Every tiny win reinforces the habit and helps it grow, just like watering a plant. You don’t need to flood it—just give it enough to keep it alive and thriving.

Wellness That Grows With You

Whether you’re balancing business, family, or just trying to get out the door in one piece, tiny habits let you build something sustainable. Something that fits you now—not some ideal version of yourself that only shows up on Pinterest.

Here are a few real-life tiny habits to try this week:

Do one stretch while your coffee brews
Text a friend when you're thinking of them
Put your vitamins next to your toothbrush
Stand up and take three deep breaths between meetings
Keep a full water bottle in your car or by your workspace

These micro-actions may not look like much, but they stack up. They change your energy, your focus, and eventually, your outcomes. And best of all? They remind you that you’re already doing enough to begin again—right now.

Let’s keep it real:

You don’t need a new you. You just need a few new cues.

So—what’s one tiny wellness habit you’re going to try this week?

Let's start a conversation—I’ll be cheering you on.

To momentum, not perfection.

bob