Hey there, Reader!
Let’s get real for a second.
You’ve been through it. Life’s thrown you curveballs you didn’t ask for—loss, change, maybe even heartbreak. It’s left you feeling like you’re stuck in a loop you can’t quite break free from. And maybe, just maybe, you’ve started to wonder if this is it.
But then, there’s that whisper.
“There’s more for me.”
More joy. More strength. More you.
And here’s what I want you to know: That whisper? It’s not lying to you. It’s not false hope. It’s the truth of who you are, just waiting for you to believe it.
The problem is, change can feel massive.
When you’ve been through as much as you have, the idea of “fixing” things feels impossible. It’s overwhelming. It’s exhausting. You’ve already carried so much, and now what? Add more to your plate?
Nope. We’re not doing that.
Here’s what we are doing: We’re going small.
Big change? It starts small.
Imagine this: What if, starting this week, you made one tiny shift? Not a life overhaul. Not a drastic leap. Just one small, intentional choice that says, “I’m ready to care for myself again.”
Maybe it’s how you talk to yourself when you feel like you’ve failed. Maybe it’s stepping outside for 10 minutes of fresh air and a deep breath. Or maybe it’s simply adding a glass of water to your morning routine.
Now, imagine doing that every week for a year.
One small shift at a time. That’s 52 small steps toward a version of you that feels lighter, stronger, and more connected to your purpose.
Here’s why this works:
It’s not about the habit itself. It’s about what that habit means.
Every small shift is a message to yourself:
“I’m not stuck. I’m still growing. I’m building something better.”
And with each tiny, sustainable step, you’re not just changing your actions—you’re reshaping how you see yourself.
Because here’s the truth: How you see yourself determines what you believe is possible.
When you start seeing yourself as resilient, capable, someone worth showing up for? Everything else starts to fall into place.
Who will you be a year from now?
Picture her.
She’s not just surviving—she’s thriving.
- She’s the woman who speaks to herself with kindness, not criticism.
- She’s the woman who created small, sustainable habits that feel like freedom, not work.
- She’s the woman who didn’t wait for permission, or a perfect moment, or a lightning bolt of motivation.
- She created her transformation one thought, one choice, one step at a time.
And the best part? She’s already in you, waiting for her turn to rise.
So let’s start now.
This week, I want you to ask yourself: What’s one small shift I can make?
It doesn’t have to be earth-shattering. It just has to be real.
Maybe it’s choosing a moment of stillness instead of stress. Maybe it’s journaling for five minutes to capture a single win from your day. Or maybe it’s daring to believe this one truth:
“I’m capable of creating a life that excites me.”
Because the person you’re becoming?
She’s built through the small, sustainable choices you make today.
A year from now, that future version of you will look back and say, “Thank you. Thank you for starting small and staying consistent.”
So, what’s your one degree turn this week? Hit reply and let me know—I’m here, cheering for you every step of the way.
Because if there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s this:
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you realize, and so much closer to the life you deserve than you can imagine.
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With love,
Adrienne
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P.S. The life you want is closer than you think—but you don’t have to do this alone. If you’re ready to stop waiting and start creating real change, let’s talk. This is your moment to say yes to yourself.
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In the midst of grief? Check out my book, Scattered Thoughts on Loss: Grief Haikus. Available here on Amazon.​
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