As you redefine baby steps from being these insignificant paces forward to bold, wondrous lurches into the unknown, you realize that these baby steps are to be treated carefully and with great regard. Missing our baby steps or not aligning with them properly is what had me starting and stopping habits that were meant to lead me to my desired / future self. I couldn’t remain consistent because I was not into baby steps - I was into getting it right. Baby steps shifted that, they shifted me. Here’s how to make the most of your baby steps:
Understand your vision
What / who is beyond the glass ceiling (desired self / future self)
What’s their goal
What’re they like / into
Find connections with that, even if its via interest
Find the fun five minute version of it
Start small, make it fun.
Engage in childlike ways
note: 5 mins is amazing, more than 5 mins is also amazing
Do the baby step version for a week
Notice when you want to add on, do it for longer
Connect with the feelings it brings to your mind, body, and soul
Cement the win
Clap for yourself through the successes and the falls
Rewire through the engraving of the current feat (you did it, you tried, you’re here, you’re safe)
Check in
Check in with yourself mentally, physically, emotionally
How has this added / taken away
Do you want to continue with this
If yes: build upon what you’ve already build
If no: cement your wins of effort, start again and recalibrate <3
Keep it going
Use the process to build trust in yourself, awareness in your emotional being, and excitement for the childlike wonder it’ll allow you to bask in. <3
Repeat