Fad diets and fad health kicks don’t last because they work on the basis that you will have instant willpower and motivation and create instant life-changing habits. Behavioural science has proven that small, enjoyable and consistent actions are what create lasting change. For easy-to-follow and easy-to-maintain ways to a healthier lifestyle, start today with these …

Instead of making drastic changes to get healthier and feel better, think about small adjustments you can make. Ask yourself ‘what needs to upgrade?’ Look at what you’re currently doing and see how you can adjust it to the next level. You don’t need to deprive yourself, you just need to upgrade.

If you’ve lost sight of what makes you happy, play around with a few things and find what feels right. Maybe it’s snuggling up on the sofa reading a good book or having a relaxing bubble bath with candles and music. Are there things you’ve always wanted to try, like painting? Dance classes? Try them …

We so often run around all day doing things for everyone else and little energy is left for ourselves. We’ve been doing it for so long that it’s a habit, and now others expect and depend on it. And so the cycle continues. Prioritising and setting boundaries are key in life. It’s time to start …

If we make big changes to our lifestyle, they’re likely not to last. Lasting change comes with small decisions made consistently. Think about one small thing you can do a little bit better today than yesterday. What could you do differently today?

Change Strategies to help you work through the discomfort of change: