Progress: Small Steps Still Count
Progress doesn’t always look dramatic.
Often, it shows up quietly — in choices that nurture your wellbeing rather than push you beyond your limits.
Here are a few small, practical exercises you can try to support your mental and emotional health this season:
🌱 1. The Rest Check-In
Exercise:
Once a day, pause and ask yourself:
What does my body need right now?
Rest, movement, nourishment, or stillness?
Even 5–10 minutes of intentional rest — closing your eyes, stretching, or stepping outside — counts as progress.
🌱 2. Reaching Out, Gently
Exercise:
Choose one safe person (friend, family member, therapist) and send a short message:
“I’m thinking of you.”
“Can we talk later?”
“I could use a little support today.”
Connection doesn’t have to be a long conversation to be meaningful.
🌱 3. The One-Boundary Practice
Exercise:
Identify one small boundary you can set this week:
saying no to an extra commitment
limiting screen time in the evening
allowing yourself to leave earlier than planned
Write it down and remind yourself: Boundaries are acts of self-respect, not selfishness.
🌱 4. Gentle Routine Reset
Exercise:
Choose one routine to return to — not all of them.
a regular bedtime
a morning walk
taking medication consistently
journaling once a week
Consistency with one small habit is more sustainable than trying to change everything at once.
🌱 5. Progress Reflection (5 minutes)
Exercise:
At the end of the day, ask:
What did I do today that supported my wellbeing?
What felt heavy — and how did I care for myself through it?
Write one sentence. That’s enough.
Remember
Progress is not measured by productivity.
It’s measured by awareness, care, and intention.
If you find yourself needing additional support, reaching out for professional help is also a powerful step forward. Mental health is not something we navigate alone — and support is available.
At Hispanic Family Counseling, we believe that healing happens one step at a time — and every step matters. 💙