Information is Useless…Unless You Use It
We have access to more information than ever before—literally at our fingertips. Just ask Google! But here’s the truth: information alone changes nothing. It’s what we do with it that actually moves the needle.
So… why is it so hard?
We get stuck in old habits. They’re familiar, comfortable, and automatic—even when we know they aren’t serving us. Even when we know they’re making us feel sluggish, unwell, or contributing to chronic health issues. Knowing we need to change is not the same as actually changing.
Why?
Because change is hard.
Holding the status quo is easy.
So what do we do about it?
All or Nothing… or Baby Steps?
Are you someone who needs to dive in headfirst? Or are you more of a baby-steps, one-thing-at-a-time kind of person?
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to transformation—and that’s okay. Me? I’m an all-or-nothing kind of girl. Baby steps don’t work for me. I tend to fall back into old patterns when I try to “ease in.”
Take my old nightly glass of wine. For a long time, I tried cutting back—telling myself I’d only have it on weekends or just one or two nights a week. And I did okay…for a while. But then a stressful day at work would hit and I’d say, “F!@* it”—and the pattern would repeat.
What finally worked? Making a big, decisive change.
When I stopped giving myself the option altogether, something surprising happened: the mental chatter stopped too. I was no longer constantly negotiating with myself. And that gave me freedom.
It might sound small, but tune into your own internal dialogue—how much time and energy is it draining, just debating with yourself about the changes you want to make?
Small Changes, Big Results
Now, if you’re a baby-steps kind of person—don’t worry. That method isjust as valid, and often more sustainable for many people. Small, consistent changes over time can lead to massive transformation. The key is tostart—and to keep going.
Ask yourself:
- How do you want to feel each day?
- How do you want to show up in your body?
- What kind of life do you want to live—today and in the future?
Then get honest:
What needs to go in order to create that version of your life?
And what healthy habit can you add into help crowd out the old ones?
Start there. Start today. Don’t wait for the “perfect” time—there’s no such thing.
Your body, mind, and spirit are ready for the shift, and they will thank you.
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