Making Time for Your Health—One Step at a Time

Mar 10

We all make time for what we value most. Work, family, social events, and even scrolling through social media—it all finds a place in our schedule. But when it comes to lifestyle changes, especially for managing PCOS, how often do we say, “I just don’t have time for that”?

The truth is, change doesn’t require a perfect schedule—it requires small, intentional steps over time. If you feel overwhelmed by the idea of lifestyle modifications, I want to reassure you that most of us in the health and wellness space started right where you are. We didn’t wake up one day with flawless routines, perfect meal plans, and a deep understanding of nutrition. In fact, many of us once said, I don’t have time for this—but we slowly figured out how to make time.

And that’s exactly what I want to help you do.

PCOS Is a Lifestyle Syndrome

PCOS is more than just a hormonal imbalance—it’s a lifestyle syndrome, meaning that how you eat, sleep, move, and manage stress all play a major role in your symptoms. You could be taking medication or supplements, but if your lifestyle isn’t aligned with your body’s needs, you may still be struggling.

Maybe you’re dealing with:

✔️ Fatigue, no matter how much sleep you get
✔️ Blood sugar crashes that leave you feeling shaky or irritable
✔️ Constant cravings, even after eating
✔️ Mood swings and brain fog
✔️ Irregular cycles or difficulty conceiving

If you’ve been trying to manage PCOS naturally or with medication and nothing is working, maybe it’s time to shift your focus—not on doing more, but on doing what actually works for your body.

And that starts with small, realistic changes that fit into your life.

How to Find Time for Lifestyle Changes

Making lifestyle modifications doesn’t mean overhauling your entire routine overnight. It’s about finding small moments in your day where you can make meaningful choices. Here’s how to get started:

1️⃣ Start Small—Really Small

One of the biggest mistakes people make is thinking they have to do everything at once. But the key to lasting change isn’t intensity—it’s consistency.

💡 Instead of: “I need to meal prep every meal for the entire week.”
✅ Try: “I’ll prep one meal ahead for tomorrow.”

💡 Instead of: “I need to work out every day for an hour.”
✅ Try: “I’ll go for a 10-minute walk after lunch.”

Small changes feel doable, and when they feel doable, you’re more likely to stick with them.

2️⃣ Stack Your Habits

One of the easiest ways to build new habits is to attach them to something you already do. This is called habit stacking, and it makes change feel effortless.

While making coffee → Drink a glass of water.
Before brushing your teeth → Take your supplements.
While watching TV → Do light stretching or breathwork.

When your habits fit naturally into your day, they don’t feel like extra work.

3️⃣ Plan Ahead—Even Just a Little

You don’t need a strict, hour-by-hour routine to make progress. But taking just 10 minutes at the start of the week to map out small goals can make a huge difference.

📌 Write down 2-3 things you want to focus on this week.

Example: Drink more water, eat protein at every meal, get outside daily.
Example: Reduce processed sugar, prioritize sleep, do strength training twice this week.

By setting small, clear goals, you’ll feel more in control of your progress instead of feeling like you’re always playing catch-up.

4️⃣ Shift Your Mindset from “All or Nothing” to “One Step at a Time”

Perfection isn’t the goal—progress is.

If you have a busy week and can only make one small improvement, that’s still progress. Skipping one workout or having a less-than-ideal meal doesn’t mean you’ve failed—it means you’re human.

Instead of: “I messed up, so I’ll start again next week.”
Try: “That wasn’t perfect, but I can make my next choice a better one.”

PCOS Management Is an Ongoing Journey

One of the biggest myths about health is that you’ll “arrive” at a perfect routine and stay there forever. But health doesn’t work like that.

Your lifestyle will continue to evolve.

There will be seasons when you’re super motivated and seasons when you’re just getting by.
There will be changes in your symptoms, your needs, and your goals.
There will be trial and error as you figure out what works for your body.

And that’s okay. The most important thing is that you keep going.

If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I’d love to help. Working with a nutritionist can help you identify what’s missing in your routine and create a plan that works for you—not just a generic approach that may or may not fit your life.

The best time to start was yesterday. The second-best time? Right now.