Daily 1% Strategy

Using the concept of "giving 1% of your day to creating meaningful and actionable change," clients can dedicate approximately 14.4 minutes per day to work on their chosen pillars of health. This approach focuses on gradual and consistent progress, allowing clients to build and maintain healthy habits over time. 

Here's a guide for setting goals using this method:

1. Choose a pillar: Based on the self-assessment results, have clients identify one or two pillars where they'd like to focus their efforts and make improvements.

2. Break down the pillar: Discuss the key components or actions that contribute to success in the chosen pillar. For example, in the nutrition pillar, components may include meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation.

3. Identify daily 1% actions: Help clients brainstorm specific actions they can take in just 14.4 minutes each day to make progress in their chosen pillar. These actions should be achievable, meaningful, and tailored to the client's unique needs and preferences.

Examples:

• Nutrition: Spend 14.4 minutes each day planning nutritious meals for the week or prepping healthy snacks.

• Exercise: Use 14.4 minutes to perform a short, high-intensity workout or take a brisk walk during a lunch break.

• Sleep: Dedicate 14.4 minutes to winding down before bed with a calming activity such as meditation, reading, or gentle stretching.

• Mental and Emotional Health: Use 14.4 minutes for daily journaling, practicing mindfulness, or engaging in a relaxing hobby.

• Community Connection: Spend 14.4 minutes connecting with friends, family, or support groups via phone, text, or video chat.

4. Set goals: Guide clients in setting short-term and long-term goals that involve consistently dedicating 1% of their day to the chosen actions. Make sure the goals are realistic, flexible, and aligned with the client's overall vision for their health.

Examples:

• Short-term goal: For the next month, spend 14.4 minutes each day preparing nutritious meals or snacks.

• Long-term goal: Over the next six months, consistently dedicate 1% of each day to improving nutrition and maintaining healthy eating habits.

5. Monitor progress and adjust: Encourage clients to track their daily 1% actions and reflect on their progress during regular check-ins. Discuss any challenges or barriers they may encounter and adjust goals or strategies as needed to ensure continued success.

By focusing on dedicating 1% of their day to creating meaningful and actionable change, clients can set achievable goals that contribute to lasting improvements in their chosen pillars of health. This approach emphasizes the importance of consistency and gradual progress, empowering clients to make sustainable lifestyle changes.