Changing your health and wellness habits can be a challenging process, but it’s definitely achievable with the right approach and mindset. When it comes to improving your health and wellness, it can be tempting to go all in and make big changes overnight. However, this approach can often lead to burnout and a sense of failure when we can’t keep up with the pace of change. The good news is that there’s a better way – and it starts with small changes. Small changes, repeated consistently over time, have the power to transform our lives and will empower you rather than leaving you feeling overwhelmed. By making your changes in small and manageable steps, you will improve your chances of success and develop long lasting habits that support our health and wellness goals.

Here are some steps and guideline that you can follow to help you change your habits in a long lasting and meaningful way:

1. Set specific and measurable goals. Decide what you want to achieve and set specific, measurable goals that are in line with your broader vision for a healthier and happier life.
2. Re-calibrate your health compass: You need to set the direction of your health compass in the correct direction to achieve your specific and measurable goals.    
3. Start small: Changing your habits takes time and patience. Start with small, manageable steps and gradually build these up to bigger changes as you become more comfortable.
4.  Start with one habit at a time: Focus on one habit at a time, rather than trying to make multiple changes at once. For example, you could start by incorporating more water into your diet, or by adding a 10-minute daily walk to your routine.
5. Remove obstacles to your success and create enablers for achieving goals: You need to ensure that you remove all the obstacles that could derail or interfere with achieving your goals. Also, by adding enablers in your environment, you will find it easier to improve your chances of success. For example, remove all unhealthy foods from your house, place water in easily accessible places, set reminders to exercise and limit screen time.     
6. Make it a routine: Incorporating small changes into your daily routine can help you establish new habits and make them feel automatic. This will help your new habits to become more permanent. For example, you could drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up, or take a 10-minute walk after lunch.
7. Celebrate your successes: Celebrate your successes along the way. Reward yourself for reaching milestones and staying on track. No matter how small your success is, celebrating it can help keep you motivated and on track. For example, you could reward yourself with a special treat after successfully incorporating a new habit into your routine for a week.
8. Be flexible: It’s important to be flexible and open to trying new approaches until you find what works for you. Changing your habits is not a one-size-fits-all process. Be open minded to trying new approaches until you find what works for you. For example, if your 10-minute walk isn’t working out, you could try a different form of exercise that you enjoy more, like yoga, swimming or cycling.
9. Stay positive: Remember why you started and keep a positive outlook. A positive attitude can help you overcome obstacles and stay motivated.
10. Find accountability: Having someone to keep you accountable can be a powerful motivator and help you stay on track. Consider finding a workout partner, joining a support group, or working with a coach.
11. Be patient: Changing your habits takes time and effort. Be patient with yourself and don’t get discouraged if you don’t see immediate results. Over a period of time, you will start seeing the benefits of your small changes and the power of transformation. You will be amazed as all your changes start stacking up and start building a healthier you.

It’s also important to keep in mind that change is a continuous process. You may regress at times, but it’s important to get yourself back on track as soon as possible and keep up the momentum and moving forward in the correct direction. Small changes have the power to transform your health and wellness. So, don’t be discouraged by the thought of big goals and changes – start with small manageable steps today and watch your health and wellness transform, one habit at a time.