Author: Mel – The More To Life Coach
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How Building A Self-Kindness Habit Saved Me (And Became the Starting Point for Everything)
I want to share something personal with you today. How building a self-kindness habit – essentially, how learning to be kind to myself during grief – became the foundation for rebuilding my life. How those small acts of self-care led to bigger shifts. Self-kindness is not an indulgent “quick fix,” but the essential foundation for…
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Supporting Your Sleep: The Foundation Habit That Restores Everything
Sleep is when the magic happens. So, supporting your sleep is vital. Supporting your sleep is a non-negotiable Foundation Habit that provides the essential physical and emotional resilience needed to move from a life of autopilot-living to one of intentional, calm alignment. It is the practice of prioritizing rest over productivity to reclaim your energy…
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Feel Good Movement: Why Exercise Shouldn’t Feel Like Punishment
Here’s something I wish someone had told me years ago: exercise shouldn’t feel like punishment. Movement should actually feel good. Exercise is an act of self-care and a long-term investment in your future self, not a punishment for your current body or a chore to be endured. For so long, I believed that movement only…
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Nourishing Your Body: Why This Habit Isn’t About Dieting
Let me be clear from the start: nourishing your body is not about dieting. And it isn’t about calorie counting, food rules, or punishing yourself into a smaller size. It’s not about “good” foods and “bad” foods, or the guilt that so often comes with eating. Nourishing your body is simply about giving yourself what…
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Being Kind To Yourself: The Foundation Habit That changes Everything
If I could give you only one piece of advice for building a life that feels good, it would be this: start by being kind to yourself. Being kind to yourself is the foundation habit that makes every other change possible. By softening your inner voice, approaching yourself with compassion and empathy, and speaking to…
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How to Build a Hydration Habit (Without Overwhelming Yourself)
How do I start a hydration habit that actually sticks? To build a sustainable hydration habit, start by drinking just one small glass of water at a specific time each morning (habit stacking). Instead of aiming for 2 litres immediately, anchor a single glass to an existing routine, like waking up or boiling the kettle.…
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Foundation Habits: A Gentle Starting Point to Building a Life You Love
Foundation habits, although I hadn’t called them that at the time, are how I started to take care of myself, when I didn’t know how or where to start. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin — you’re not alone. And you’re certainly not broken. So many women arrive at a point…
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How to Make Your Habits Easier (So You Actually Stick To Them)
If your habits feel hard to keep up with, you’re not alone – and it doesn’t mean you need more motivation. Often, it just means your habits need to feel easier. In this post, I’ll show you how to make habits easier to stick to, so you can stay consistent without relying on willpower or…
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How A Habit Tracker Printable Helped Me Turn New Habits Into a Daily Practice
Habit tracking helped me turn small habits into a real daily practice — not through pressure, but through visibility, momentum, and self-trust. This is one of the simplest tools that supported my own journey back to myself.
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Why Using a Habit Tracker Works: The Psychology Behind Staying Consistent
Using a habit tracker works for a reason. It is not just about ticking boxes. It is about making consistency feel visible, rewarding, and easier to repeat. Focusing on consistency over perfection. A habit tracker is a simple tool that helps you keep track of your habits, so that you can see your progress and…