Have you ever considered how the smallest changes can make the most significant difference? It might seem like small actions don't matter, but over time, they really do. This is the concept behind this week's email - The Power of One and the difference that 1% can make.

Whether it's a single choice or a 1% improvement each day, these seemingly insignificant shifts have the power to build momentum and pave the way for substantial progress.

Small doesn't mean insignificant. Reclaiming just one minute, decluttering one item, or making one healthier choice each day might feel like a drop in the ocean. But over time, those drops ripple outwards, and with consistency, they lead to real and lasting change.

The Power of One and 1%

This concept is about starting where you are with what feels manageable. One choice today might mean reclaiming energy or making that first step towards a goal because a 1% daily adjustment compounds and grows over time. It's like planting a seed. At first, it's just a little action. But if you keep watering it, it grows into something bigger, just like many of the small decisions you make for yourself.

The same works for letting go of small things that don't help you. Reducing by 1, or even 1%—letting go of one distraction or choosing one less unhelpful action that does not align with your goal—lightens the load and frees up energy and space for what brings you joy.

By focusing on just one small thing—whether it's adding something good or letting go of something not-so-good—you're taking small steps toward a better life. These little daily choices add up and become a significant change over time. It's about little changes every day that build up into something big.

What The Power of One and 1% Looks Like

Here are some practical ways you can experiment with these ideas in your everyday life:

• Fitness: Hold a Pilates pose for one second longer or try the next exercise layer. Try one more rep or weight at the gym. Walk for 1 minute longer. Minor progressions like these build strength and stamina over time.
• Time Management: Reclaim a single minute for yourself each day. Use it to move your body, stretch, pause, and take a mindful breath. Over weeks and months, these tiny moments can reconnect you with what matters most.
• Decluttering: Focus on one thing—a single item to remove, one drawer to tidy, or one decision to make. Each small action creates more clarity and space in your home and mind.
• Personal Growth: Read one page of a book today. Sometimes, starting small leads to more—you may find that one page naturally turns into two, three, or even a whole chapter.

These small steps are achievable yet powerful when repeated consistently.

What About One Less?

The idea doesn't stop with adding—it works just as well when we consider small reductions. Here's how focusing on "one less" each day can also make a difference:

• Healthier Eating: Swap one processed snack for a more nutritious option. Remove one spoonful of sugar from your drink. Drink one cup less coffee.
• Self-Talk: Choose to make one less negative comment about yourself. Consistently practising this leaves more room for self-acceptance.
• Digital Habits: Spend one minute less doom-scrolling or engaging in activities that don't serve you. Instead, use this reclaimed time for something that energises you.

Often, starting with "one" is enough to open the door to more. Saying one less self-critical thought might allow you to notice something kind about yourself. Swapping one snack might lead to making more nourishing choices. These micro-adjustments create ripple effects far beyond their beginning.

Casting a Vision for Your Future

Imagine where you could be in a few weeks—or even a year—from now by taking small 'power of one' steps each day. Reclaiming one minute could mean discovering more time for hobbies or true relaxation. Tackling one small item of clutter daily could create a lighter, more inspiring home. Making a small improvement in fitness or mindset might bring you closer to your goals without overwhelm.

The life you envision starts with tiny, intentional steps. You don't have to overhaul everything in a day—choose just one thing today and begin.

Your Challenge for the Week

Reflect on these questions as you consider how to bring the power of one into your life:

1. What's one small improvement I could make today?
2. What could I reduce or do less of to create space for clarity, focus, or ease?

Pick a tiny, manageable action—something so simple it feels almost effortless. Start with that step today and see how it makes you feel. Often, the hardest part is just taking the first step, but once you start, it gets easier.

Final Thoughts

Change doesn't have to happen all at once, and it's okay to take it slow. Starting with one is often enough to open the door to more. Significant changes don't happen all at once—they begin with one tiny, intentional step. You don't have to fix everything overnight. Just start small and keep going.

Until next time, cheering you on to wellness success.