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Permission to Start Small

Writer's picture: Lisa DunkLisa Dunk

Let’s talk about the pressure to do it all, all at once. It’s everywhere, right? But here’s the truth: you don’t need to overhaul your entire life in one go to make meaningful progress. Baby steps count, and they add up in a big way.


When I was deep in the trenches of new parenthood and grief, I felt like I couldn’t get ahead. My to-do list was miles long, and I didn’t have the energy to tackle it. Then, a friend gave me the best advice: just do one thing. Clean one drawer. Drink one glass of water. Write one sentence in your journal. It felt almost laughable at first—how could something so small make a difference? But it did. Each tiny step gave me a little more hope, a little more momentum.


Starting small isn’t a cop-out; it’s a strategy. It’s about building habits and confidence in a way that feels manageable. So, what’s one tiny thing you can do today? Maybe it’s spending two minutes tidying up, or texting a friend you’ve been meaning to check in with, or even just taking a deep breath.


This week, give yourself permission to start small. Baby steps are still steps forward. And every step, no matter how tiny, is worth celebrating.


Baby feet peeking out from soft white blankets, creating a cozy and tranquil scene.
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