Building Wellness One Step at a Time

Progress over perfection.

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Improve Your Wellness With Micro-Habits

Let’s be honest—wellness can feel like a full-time job.

You’ve heard the pillars:
🍽️ Nutrition
🏋️‍♀️ Exercise
😴 Sleep
💧 Hydration
🧘‍♀️ Stress Management

All essential. All important. But trying to “do it all” perfectly? That’s a recipe for burnout, not balance.

The truth is, wellness isn’t about chasing perfection. It’s about progress. And the best way to make progress? Start small. Sustain it. Build from there.

1️⃣The One-Change Challenge

Think of wellness like stacking blocks. You don’t need to build the whole tower today. Just lay one brick.

Here’s how:

✅ Pick ONE area
Which pillar feels the most accessible right now? Maybe it’s drinking more water or stretching for 5 minutes in the morning. Choose something simple.

✅ Make ONE change
Start with something tiny—but consistent. A 10-minute walk. Swapping one processed snack for a whole food. Going to bed 15 minutes earlier. Don’t underestimate the ripple effect.

✅ Track and celebrate
Sustaining a change is worth celebrating. When it starts to feel like second nature, stack on the next layer.

💗Wellness Is a Lifelong Practice

You don’t have to hit every pillar every day. But over time, these micro-habits compound. They become your new normal.

This week’s challenge:
Pick one small wellness change. Stick with it for 7 days. Notice how it impacts your mood, energy, and mindset. Then decide if it’s time to build on it—or stay the course a little longer.

You’ve got this. Progress > perfection. Always.

👉What micro-habit are you focused on this week? Hit reply and let me know.

🎉Upcoming Events 🎉

Renew & Reset Sound Bath Meditation — Tues., Aug. 5, 7-8pm
Allow the soothing sounds to wash over you — melting away tension, calming the mind, and restoring inner balance. Join Cheryl Dixon and take this time to pause and unwind to invite clarity, focus, and a grounded sense of well-being carry you into the week ahead. Registration required. Arrival time is 6:45pm for a prompt 7pm start.
Location: White Plains, NY
Exchange: $30
Register: Second Sign

Sound Bath Meditation with Reiki — Wed., Aug. 6, 7-8pm
Join Mary Rose Perrone to experience the calming and healing properties of sound with the restorative and balancing effects of Reiki.
Location: Crescent Moon Yoga, 17 Miller Rd., Mahwah, NJ
Exchange: $40
Register: www.crescentmoonyogaandwellness.com 

Lion’s Gate Sound Healing — Thurs., Aug. 7, 7pm
We are in Leo season—a time that invites us to show up fully, speak our truth, and live from the heart.  It’s bold. It’s bright.  It’s all about embracing our lessons and tuning into the most empowered, aligned version of you. The Lion’s Gate Portal is open July 26-August 12, with it's peak on 8/8, when the energy amplifies. This is more than just a date—it’s a powerful window for soul-level transformation and heart-led activation. Through frequency, meditation, and stillness we'll clear, activate, and align with what’s next—for your soul, your path, your purpose. Limited spots. Bring a mat/blanket.
Location: 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ
Register: Text Linda Farrell at 201-566-1960 or visit www.insideouthealings.com 

Thank you for reading all the way to the end. I appreciate you. 💕

Much love and gratitude,
Allison

P.S. Be sure to send me any events you’re seeing, hearing about, or hosting! I would love to highlight them here. From sound healing and yoga pop-ups to wellness webinars and retreats, let’s .