Doing the Hard Thing: How to Make Big Changes Happen

Have you ever faced something that feels really tough but also really important? Maybe it’s starting a regular gentle yoga practice, adding meditation for stress relief, or simply making time for yourself each day. The kind of hard thing that you know will help you grow but also feels overwhelming to begin.

Here’s the truth: the hardest part is often just deciding to do it.

Not long ago, a group of people showed up and did 108 sun salutations together. Many said they couldn’t do it. But every single person made it through. How? By making a clear choice to show up, one breath, one movement at a time.

That’s the power of shifting your mindset.

Whether you want to lose weight, journal daily, reduce anxiety through meditation, or build strength with chair yoga, it all starts with a single decision. The moment you decide you’re ready to do the hard thing, you set a foundation for change. It’s not magic. It’s commitment.

When we feel stuck, it’s easy to think the hard thing is impossible. But it’s really about breaking it down—choosing just one step, making a plan, and following through. Courage and vulnerability meet here. You say yes to your own growth, even when it’s scary or uncomfortable.

You don’t need to do everything at once. Just pick one “hard thing” this week. Maybe it’s five minutes of meditation to reduce stress. Or signing up for a gentle yoga class. Or journaling about what’s really going on inside—you might be surprised at how healing that can be.

Your commitment to this one thing becomes a form of self-love and self-acceptance. It’s a way of living consciously—aligning your actions with your truth.

You don’t have to do it alone, either. Remember, community is a powerful support on the healing journey. Joining a group meditation session or a gentle yoga circle can give you the encouragement you need to keep going.

So today, ask yourself: What is the hard thing I want to do? What’s one step I can take this week? Write it down, make a simple plan, and commit to it. Then watch how your mindset shifts and how that decision begins to move you forward.

If you’re ready to start, take a look at our schedule for gentle yoga, chair yoga, or group meditation classes designed to meet you where you are and support your journey. Or explore the authentic living circle—because transformation happens best when you don’t walk alone.

You have the strength to do the hard thing. Now it’s time to decide and show up for yourself. Because every step you take toward your truth is a step toward healing and freedom.