A while ago, I realized something needed to change.
Life was full—overflowing, really—with work, leadership, study, and the constant hum of responsibilities. But underneath all the motion, I felt like something was off. I wasn’t showing up the way I wanted to—not for others, and not for myself. What I craved wasn’t more time or more energy (though those would’ve been nice). What I needed was consistency. I wanted to prove to myself that I was capable of adding new habits—or changing existing ones—and making them stick.
So I started small.
Very small.
I decided to take my vitamins every day. I knew I had to be consistent if I wanted to see results.
That was it. No elaborate morning routine, no massive overhaul of my schedule—just one simple, intentional action I could do daily. And honestly? That decision changed everything.
At first, it felt almost too simple. But showing up for that one habit—day after day—started to shift something inside me. I began to see myself as someone who follows through. Someone who takes care of her health, even in the middle of chaos. That tiny act became a quiet vote for the person I was becoming.
It didn’t happen overnight, but gradually, consistency started to spill into other areas of my life. I got more intentional with movement, hydration, boundaries. I started reconnecting with routines I had dropped. I felt clearer, calmer, and more grounded—even on the days that were still messy.
Taking vitamins didn’t just support my body—it strengthened my identity.
That’s the thing about habits. The small ones—the ones that seem almost too easy to skip—are often the ones that carry the most power. They remind us who we are. They build trust with ourselves. And they create momentum, one simple action at a time.
So if you’re feeling like you’re drowning in demands, or like your days are running you instead of the other way around, here’s my advice:
Don’t try to change everything at once.
Start small.
Start with one habit that feels doable.
Then show up for it like it matters—because it does.
Mine was a daily vitamin.
Yours might be a glass of water. A five-minute walk. A deep breath before opening your laptop.
Whatever it is, let it be your anchor. You never know what it might lead to.
Arabela Navarro 