One Choice for Yourself: A 3-Step Practice for Everyday Wellbeing

When to use it

Try this practice when you want to take better care of yourself but aren't sure where to begin. It's especially useful when you're thinking about several changes at once and feeling overwhelmed by everything you think you should be doing.

The practice

1. 1. Check in with yourself. Take a moment to notice how you're feeling today. How's your energy? How does your body feel? Have you been getting enough rest? You don't need to change anything right now. Give yourself a moment to notice what comes up.
2. 2. Notice what needs your attention. Think about how you've been caring for yourself lately. Consider your meals, your movement, and the time you've had to rest and recover. Ask yourself, "What needs a little more attention today?" Pay attention to the answer without turning it into another list of things to do.
3. 3. Make one small choice. Choose something manageable for today based on what you've noticed. You might take a short walk, make time to sit down for a meal, or give yourself a little more room to rest. Choose something that fits your day rather than adding more pressure to it.

About 2 minutes to check in and choose your action. The action itself depends on what you choose.

The idea behind it

When we think about taking better care of ourselves, it's easy to focus on everything we want to change. This often leaves us feeling overwhelmed before we've even started. Taking a moment to notice what needs our attention gives us a place to begin. One small choice, practiced over time, helps us build a more sustainable way of caring for ourselves.