The power of tiny choices
Every day, we make lots of tiny choices. We choose whether we get up when our alarm goes off, or whether we hit the snooze button. We choose what we have for breakfast. We choose what we’re going to wear for the day. None of these are big, dramatic choices, but these small choices quickly add up.
Every day, we make choices that either align with where we want to go, or pull us away from it. And don’t worry, I’m not here to preach about making the “right” choices all the time. We all make choices that don’t align with our goals more often than we’d like to admit. But I think what matters is recognising that we do have a choice.
How “tiny choices” show up everyday.
One way this “tiny choices power” shows up for me is building a healthier lifestyle. I try to make decisions that align with that goal, even if it feels inconvenient at that moment. Staying in bed for an extra half-hour would often be the easier option, but I know that going to the gym and showing up for myself - even when it’s not the most appealing choice - is part of the bigger picture. I want to make choices that support the version of myself I’m trying to build, not just the version that wants the easy route.
This extends beyond just fitness or health. Every day, we’re faced with choices that shape who we are becoming. Do we engage in the difficult conversation that could lead to growth, or do we avoid it? Do we take the opportunity that feels intimidating, or do we let fear make the choice for us? Do we set boundaries, even when it’s uncomfortable, or do we say yes to things that drain us?
Big changes and tiny choices.
It’s easy to think that big changes happen in a single, dramatic moment. But most of the time, it’s the sum of all the small, seemingly insignificant choices that truly shape our lives. Choosing to read instead of scrolling. Choosing to start the project instead of waiting for the “perfect” time. Choosing to be kind, even when you’re frustrated.
These tiny choices might not feel like much in the moment, but they add up. It’s not about making the “perfect” or “right” decision every time; it’s about recognising that every choice, no matter how small, is nudging you in a direction. So, instead of waiting for a big breakthrough, maybe the best thing you can do is just take the next small step. And then another. And another.
Because before you know it, those tiny choices won’t be so small anymore.
