Starting something anything often feels like the hardest part.
A healthy habit.
A fitness program.
A big career move.
Even cleaning your garage.
That first step can feel bigger than the entire journey. But here’s the truth: once you start, it nearly always gets easier.
This isn’t a motivational sound bite it’s physics. Newton’s First Law of Motion: A body at rest tends to stay at rest, and a body in motion tends to stay in motion. Your brain and body aren’t all that different. The trick is bypassing the inertia and just getting that first action in motion.
This Applies to All Kinds of Stuck
This post isn’t just for people who need to begin a health and fitness program. It’s also for anyone stuck in the same loop of routines, avoiding something they know they should change but haven’t yet incorporated.
You don’t need to move the entire mountain in a day.
You just need to nudge the first rock.
The “One Small Step” Formula
When your brain resists starting something big, shrink it down to the smallest possible commitment. Tell yourself you’ll just do one easy thing.
Want to get to the gym?
- Step 1: Put on your workout clothes and sneakers.
- Step 2: Okay, you’re dressed—might as well walk to the car.
- Step 3: Well, you’re at the gym now—might as well do your workout.
It’s the same principle used in recovery programs: focus only on today, or even this one next step.
How I Tricked Myself into a Tougher Routine
I’ve used this on myself with corrective exercises. I didn’t want to do them they were uncomfortable, they challenged my ego, and I “wanted to keep doing what I’d always done.”
But I also knew:
If I wanted a different result, I had to do something different.
So here’s the self-care mind trick I used:
- I told myself, “I’ll just lay on the floor while I watch a show.”
- Once I was there, “I’ll do one easy stretch.”
- “Hey, that felt pretty good maybe one more.”
Fifteen minutes later, I had completed my entire routine.
The biggest hurdle wasn’t the physical work it was overcoming the mental block that made the task feel bigger than it was.
Why This Works
- Removes overwhelm: You don’t have to do it all—just start.
- Builds momentum: One action naturally leads to another.
- Reduces resistance: Small asks feel safe, so your brain doesn’t sabotage with excuses.
- Rewards immediately: Quick wins make you more likely to keep going.
Your Turn: Try the “Small Step” Shift
Whatever’s been on your mind whether it’s starting regular workouts, improving your nutrition, organizing your schedule, or finally addressing chronic pain try asking:
“What’s the smallest thing I can do right now that moves me toward my goal?”
Then do just that. Let momentum do the rest.
Reflect & Reply
Think about one thing you’ve been putting off big or small. What’s the tiniest step you can take toward it today? Drop me a reply, and I’ll help you see how that step can lead to a chain of momentum. And if your goal is health, energy, or mobility, the [HOLISTIC EXERCISE AND FITNESS PROGRAM] is designed to help you start small and build into something life-changing.
It’s not just working out, it’s building a foundation for a better life.
Find out more @
Leave a Reply