Building Healthy Habits

Have you ever wondered how some people seem to have it all together? Like they’re always calm, full of energy, and just glowing from the inside out?

Hello Red Carpet Girl!

Here’s a little secret: it’s not magic, it’s habits. The small things you do every single day shape the person you’re becoming. Your habits are like invisible threads that quietly weave your future. And the best part? You get to choose what kind of life you create, one habit at a time and start fresh!

Building healthy habits doesn’t mean changing your whole life overnight. It means choosing, every day, to love yourself enough to do the little things that help you grow, even when no one’s watching.

It could be as simple as making your bed in the morning, drinking more water, or taking a deep breath before you speak. It could be choosing to rest when you’re tired instead of pushing through or stepping away from your phone to spend time with your thoughts. These small decisions add up. They build you. Quietly, steadily, beautifully.

You don’t need to be perfect; you are perfect just the way you are. The key is to be consistent, regardless of how challenging it may be, and kind to yourself when it appears to be hard.

Start Where You Are

You don’t have to change everything all at once. Real change begins with just one decision. Maybe you want to feel more energized, stay focused in class, or just feel better about yourself.

Many middle school kids today are experiencing big feelings like being pressured to fit in or feeling overwhelmed by social media. Just be beautiful, you! Sometimes it feels like you have to be perfect online and in real life. You might even worry about friendships, school stress, or comparing yourself to others. And that’s okay. You’re not alone in feeling that way. It is all in how you choose to look at what is bothering you. It can inspire you to heal yourself from the inside, improving your thoughts and words that make you feel good or discover what matters to you most.

Think of your habits like seeds. What kind of garden are you growing? What do you want to bloom in your life? Happiness? Peace? Confidence? Strength? Graduation? Start watering those parts of you. Nurture them with positive words and thoughts.

You Deserve to Feel Good

You’re worthy of feeling strong, joyful, and at peace. Building healthy habits isn’t about being perfect. It’s about making choices that help you become the best version of YOU. You deserve a life that feels good. A life that supports you, not stresses you. One that feels like it was made just for you, because it is.

So, Red Carpet Girl, what’s one healthy habit you can start today? It doesn’t have to be big. Just take the first step. Even a tiny seed can grow into a strong, beautiful tree.

Remember: the life you want begins with what you do each day. Choose well, choose with love, and never forget, you’re growing into someone amazing.

Stay inspired and passionate!

Natasha Simone

Executive Lead Ambassador

Avenues of Excellence

@IamNatashasimone