{"id":7772,"date":"2023-11-02T21:09:50","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T21:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/?p=7772"},"modified":"2023-11-02T16:31:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T16:31:53","slug":"how-small-steps-help-you-achieve-big-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/blog\/how-small-steps-help-you-achieve-big-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"How Small Steps Help You Achieve Big Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Making any big change can seem like a massive undertaking. When we see others doing it, we often only see the beginning and end of their journey. Behind the scenes lies multiple roadblocks, setbacks and challenges that had to be overcome along the way.<\/p>\n

Our skewed perception of personal change is fueled further by the presence of these stories on social media. Typically accompanied by motivational quotes that boil down to just doing whatever it is you want to do, these posts only serve to make those still on their journey feel they’re doing it wrong somehow.<\/p>\n

There’s No Wrong Way To Make Progress<\/h2>\n

What works for one person may not work for another. There are groups of people who wake up in the morning and have their routine to set up their day for success. Others simply aren’t the morning type and find that they’re more productive in the later hours, saving their to-do list for the evening.<\/p>\n

It’s important to find what works for you to keep motivation high and rewards worth the time and energy. Small victories are what wins the war as it’s extremely rare that a single change will flip the switch needed to achieve your long-term goals.<\/p>\n

Think about your favorite athlete, entertainer, academic or anyone else that you look up to. The accomplishments and accolades they’ve achieved didn’t happen overnight. Rather, it took them\u00a0years of training and practice<\/a>\u00a0in order to become who they are today.<\/p>\n

The same applies to everyone. If you want to start exercising regularly, it starts with moving your body in some way even if only a few times a week. Consistency with these small steps starts to build a routine, eventually becoming second nature and requiring little motivation to stay the course.<\/p>\n

Focus On These Routines Instead of the End Goal<\/h2>\n

When there’s something you want to achieve, it’s near impossible to forget about it. Rather than constantly comparing where you are to what your\u00a0endgame plan is<\/a>, hone in on the grind that will get you there.<\/p>\n

If your goal is to reel in your alcohol consumption, start by setting daily limits on how much you allow yourself to drink. Clue your loved ones in on what you’re doing to create a support system that can help hold you accountable. As you continue to meet your goal, start reducing the amount even more.<\/p>\n

Let’s say it takes you six months of small adjustments to ultimately reach your goal of a healthy amount of drinking or even total sobriety. By taking the time to change your drinking habits at their core, you:<\/p>\n