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Small habits, big change

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By Ramona Itembu

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A new year brings fresh energy and big goals, but keeping up the momentum can be hard.

In truth, real change doesn’t have to come from big actions. It’s the small, simple steps we take every day that lead to lasting success. Consider the ripple effect of doing one small thing consistently. Even the small habits count and bring a huge difference in your life and accomplishments over time.

Take something as simple as drinking a glass of water upon rising. Sure, that is a small thing, but it helps hydrate your body, jumpstarts your metabolism, and gets you that sense of achievement right off the bat.

That little win can be used to inspire healthier choices throughout the day. This too can be done in only five minutes: breathing or practicing mindfulness; this soothes the mind and elevates your mood, hence huge advantages to your mental health.

Small wins are powerful because they build momentum. With each small success, the reward centre in your brain is activated, and you will feel good and further motivated.

Viewing progress, even tiny progress, keeps you going. By focusing on small, manageable actions, you avoid burnout and frustration from setting goals that are too big or too hard. Small changes are easier to stick with and adapt to your life.

One way to build small habits is to connect them to things you already do. This is called habit stacking.

For example, if you make coffee every morning, use that time to think of one thing you’re grateful for, or set a positive intention for your day. Pairing new habits with existing routines makes them feel natural and automatic without using extra energy or willpower.

Also, one has to celebrate the small wins; no victory is too small. Recognising those moments will give you a feeling of accomplishment, thus motivating you

more. If your goal is better fitness, a 10-minute walk may not seem like much, but it still moves you forward. Small activities, if done consistently, yield great results.

Small wins shift your perspective. Instead of getting mired in the long-term goal, you’re focused on what you can achieve today. It keeps you in the present and fired up, even when the big results take time.

The same is true for your financial journey: celebrating the progress-be it paying off some small debt or saving up for something-means confidence is built and good habits strengthened. Moreover, responsibly rewarding yourself along the way makes small steps both gratifying and a powerful part of long-term financial security.

Unleash your full potential in 2025 with the power of small habits. Keep it small, keep it simple, and let tiny wins bring you closer to a giant transformation.

Transformations don’t happen overnight. They’re big because they’re allowed to grow through persistence, one small step at a time. With every small win, you get closer to health, happiness, and success.

*Ramona Itembu is Group Human Capital Executive at Old Mutual Namibia

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