Why Small Steps Work Better Than Big Resolutions
A quiet start is still a start. Ravi’s alarm went off at 6:30 AM. Like most mornings, he hit snooze. “Five more minutes,” he thought. Then he remembered the doctor’s words from the evening before: “If you don’t start moving your body now, you’ll be dealing with blood pressure and sugar sooner than you think.” It wasn’t a dramatic movie moment. No background music. Just a silent ride home and a heavy mind. That night, as he looked at his shoes in the corner, he didn’t feel motivated. He just felt… tired of delaying. The next morning, he didn’t plan a 10k or buy new gear. He simply walked for ten minutes . Nothing glamorous — but it was the first step. Day after day, those ten minutes became twenty. Neighbors started waving during his walks. And a few months later, the doctor smiled and said, “Keep this up — you’re moving in the right direction.” Why this matters: Change doesn’t need fireworks — it needs honesty. The ...