01/07/2026
How to Build a Routine When You’re Starting From Zero
Start so easy you almost roll your eyes.
I’m serious.
If you’re starting from zero, your only job is to make it achievable.
1️⃣ Make it ridiculously small
Something you know you can do—even on a bad day.
10 minutes. A walk. One set. Breathing. Stretching. Done.
2️⃣ Keep it the same for at least 2 weeks
No skipping. No “leveling up” early.
Consistency comes before intensity. Always.
3️⃣ Make it fit into your actual life
If you already feel rushed, adding an hour workout + commute + changing clothes is not realistic.
Start where it fits, not where you wish it fit.
4️⃣ Give yourself an easy win
Wins create dopamine.
Dopamine creates hope.
Hope is what makes you believe, “Oh… I can actually do this.”
5️⃣ Make it measurable
Clear action. Clear finish line.
If you can’t tell whether you did it or not, it’s too vague.
6️⃣ Create a timeline + reward
Reward for completing it.
Bonus reward for completing it on time (if that applies).
Your brain loves this stuff—use it.
7️⃣ Ask for help or accountability
Most people don’t hire a coach because they’re lazy.
They hire one because accountability matters just as much as direction.
8️⃣ Track it visually
Calendar. Check boxes. Stickers.
Seeing progress = staying consistent.
Start simple. Stay consistent. Build from there.
That’s how routines actually stick.
