Micro Moments, Major Impact – Creating Big Changes Through Small Shifts

In this blog I am exploring the power of small, intentional changes that can have a major impact on our wellbeing. I’ll be sharing 5 areas in your life you can make a micro-shift - one simple but effective change that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine.

For each area I’m inviting you to take on ONE small challenge - a simple shift that brings more balance, calm, and energy to your work and wellbeing.

Because real wellbeing isn’t about big, dramatic changes. It’s about small, meaningful actions that help you feel happier, healthier, and more in control every day.

Are you ready to focus on the little things that make a big difference to your wellbeing?

🧠 Micro Shift One: Start your day with one minute of intentional action

👉 Why? 

We’ve all been there - waking up and immediately reaching for our phone, diving straight into emails or notifications. But this is exactly what can set the tone for a chaotic day. As a mum and busy business owner, I know how easy it is to feel pulled in all directions.

When we begin our day in a state of calm, rather than reacting to external stimuli, we set the tone for how we respond to stress.

Starting your day with just a few minutes of calm can shift your focus, set your intentions, and clear your mind.

I challenge you to take the first 60 seconds of your day and try this:

• Take one deep breath before getting out of bed and set an intention for the day.

• Swap mindless scrolling for a moment of stillness - whether that’s stretching, journaling, or simply enjoying your first sip of coffee in peace.

• Give yourself one extra minute before checking your phone. That tiny pause can create a sense of calm instead of instant overwhelm.

If you don’t know what to do for those 60 seconds try this short, powerful breathing exercise:

Take 60 seconds to inhale deeply for 4 seconds, hold for 4, and exhale for 6.

Notice how this helps you feel more grounded and present.

✨ Big Impact: These micro moments of intention can help you feel more grounded, focused, and in control - before the outside world starts demanding your attention.

🔥 Micro Shift Two: Take a micro pause between tasks

👉 Why? 

As a workplace wellbeing expert, I know how important it is to create space between tasks. We often rush from one thing to the next without taking a moment to check in with ourselves. This creates a mental overload that leaves us feeling drained and reactive. Taking a pause is simple but incredibly powerful in helping us reset and stay present.

Try this:

• After finishing a task, pause for 60 seconds. Take a deep breath, check in with how you’re feeling, and stretch if you need to.

This simple reset can clear your mind and help you tackle the next task with more energy and focus.

• Put your phone down during lunch and be present with your meal (or whoever you're with!)

• If this feel manageable, then let’s up the ante. Set meetings for 50 minutes instead of an hour so you have a 10-miunte pause between meetings to regroup and refresh. There is some amazing research out there to show the impact on our brains of taking even a 5 minute break between meetings.

✨ Big Impact: By reducing the mental overload, you’ll not only improve productivity but also feel more balanced and in control.

🏃 Micro Shift Three: Add movement to something you already do

👉 Why? 

As someone who values balance in both work and life, I know that incorporating movement throughout the day can help us stay energized and focused. Exercise doesn’t have to mean a full workout at the gym.

Try this:

• Walk around while on a phone call

• Do walking meetings instead of sat at a desk/ in a meeting room.

• Stretch while waiting for your coffee to brew.

• Set a reminder to roll your shoulders or stand up every hour.

The key here is consistency over intensity. Little bursts of movement can increase energy and reduce the tension that builds up during long stretches of sitting.

✨ Big Impact: Small moments of movement will keep you energised and focused, helping both your mind and body to thrive throughout the day.

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🕰 Micro Shift Four: Create a 2-minute work-to-home transition

👉 Why? 

Just as how you start your day matters, so does how you end it. I know how hard it can be to switch off from work and transition into personal time. As a business owner who is passionate about wellbeing and works from home, I often find it hard to switch from work mode and transition into home life.

I’ve found that a small ritual to mark the end of the workday can make all the difference. This helps to prevent burnout and ensures you feel present and balanced when you’re with your loved ones.

Try this:

• Shut down your laptop with intention - say “I’m done for today.”

• Step outside for a quick breath of fresh air.

• Play one song that marks the end of your workday and start of personal time.

• Take a few minutes to reflect on your day. What went well? What are you grateful for?

✨ Big Impact: This small shift creates space to reset, allowing you to fully enjoy time outside of work and recharge for the next day.

💛 Micro Shift Five: Pause to appreciate one small thing each day.

👉 Why? 

Gratitude is such a simple practice, but it’s one that we often forget to do regularly. It is one of the most effective ways to shift our mindset, especially when we’re busy and feeling overwhelmed. As a mum and business owner, I know how important it is to find moments of peace and positivity, even in the midst of chaos.

Taking a moment to reflect on something positive is a small but powerful practice that can help reset your emotions.

Here’s how you can introduce micro moments of gratitude into your day:

• Write down one thing you’re grateful for first thing in the morning or before bed. It doesn’t have to be a big life event - sometimes the small things, like a warm cup of tea or a good book, are the most powerful.  Say it out loud or write it down - it trains your brain to focus on the good.

• Share your gratitude with others. Send a quick message to someone you appreciate, or give a compliment to a colleague.

✨ Big Impact: Regular gratitude helps you feel more emotionally balanced, builds resilience, and reduces stress. It’s a simple shift that will improve your overall wellbeing. This small habit will train your brain to focus on the positive things in your life, even when things get tough.

Incorporating gratitude into your daily routine can shift your focus from stress and overwhelm to appreciation and joy.

Summary

So there you have it - 5 small, simple changes you can make to improve your wellbeing and create big shifts in your day-to-day life. The best part is, you don’t have to commit to anything drastic. It’s the small, consistent steps that lead to long-term transformation.

Remember, these micro moments are all about intention and sustainability. Make them a habit, and before you know it, you’ll be feeling better - physically, mentally, and emotionally.

I hope you’re as excited as I am to start making these small changes! Let me know how you’re incorporating these micro shifts into your life – I would love to hear from you!

You can also listen to the podcast miniseries that covers these 5 areas - where I talk about how to incorporate each of these areas into your daily life.

Listen here

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