B.A.S.S. – Balance. agility. strength. stretching

BRAIN B.A.S.S Week 2 -
The Power of Small Habits

By susie reed

Start with a quick check

Think about something you do every day without much thought.

Do you always brush your teeth in the same order? Reach for your phone at the same time? Go to the toilet before leaving home, even when you do not really need to?

These actions can feel automatic because your brain has turned them into habits.

Why this matters

Each time you repeat an action, your brain strengthens the pathway connected to it. Over time, the action requires less thought and becomes easier to repeat.

This is useful when a habit is helping you. It is less useful when your brain has learned something that no longer works well for your body.

The good news is that you do not need to change everything at once. As James Clear explains in Atomic Habits, small actions repeated consistently can create meaningful change over time.

What to do this week

Start by noticing one everyday habit you would like to improve.

This week, we can use bladder habits as a practical example. Some people go to the toilet “just in case”, even when their bladder is not full. Repeating this can teach the bladder to signal the need to empty earlier than necessary.

Instead of responding to the first urge, see whether you can comfortably wait until the second or third urge before going. This can help your bladder gradually become more comfortable holding a normal amount.

This is only one example. Your chosen habit might involve your breathing, posture, movement, sleep or another part of your daily routine.

Do not try to change several things at once. Choose one habit, make the change small and repeat it consistently.

This week’s cue

This week, choose one small habit to improve.

Join Anna-Louise as she shows you a great combination of exercises for the floor, which will keep it activated and responding to all the challenges it faces every day!

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