The New Year is here, and the desire for change and betterment is taking center stage. Amidst the resolutions and aspirations, the quest for sustainable habits remains a challenge. What if the key to lasting wellness and behavior change lies in something as simple as dedicating 10 minutes a day? 

It’s easy to get bogged down by WHAT new habit we are starting: i.e., Which online workout program do I pick? Should I take in person classes? Should I buy a new pair of running shoes before I get started?  Instead, we know that WHAT we do doesn’t matter nearly as much as actually DOING it. Consistency is the cornerstone of behavior change. Short, regular activities create a consistent routine, fostering habits that are more likely to stick.  Once we have proved to ourselves that we can do it, then we can tackle the nuance of getting the most bang for our buck (spoiler alert: it’s not 2 hours on the treadmill)! 

More so, 10 minutes of some activities is actually enough time to make a measurable change. Check your heart rate, then perform 10 minutes of deep breathing.  Check your heart rate after, and in addition to feeling more grounded, you’ll see that you have power over your body in just 10 minutes too!  Similarly, 10-minutes of sprint cycles on the fan bike (10 seconds fast, 50 seconds slow) is enough to get that endorphin boost and get your blood moving. 

The beauty of 10-minute activities lies in their sustainability. Unlike drastic changes that often fizzle out, integrating small, manageable actions into daily life establishes a foundation for sustainable behavior change. Over time, these actions become ingrained as habits, forming a solid base for continued growth.