🎙️ Podcast Title:
The Power of the Daily: Why Small Habits Matter More Than Big Goals
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🎧 Episode Script:
Hi friends, and welcome back to Running to Myself—where we connect the miles on the road to the journey inside. I’m so glad you’re here.
Today, I want to talk about something that might not sound all that exciting at first…
But stick with me—because it has the power to completely change the way you think about health, progress, and what’s really possible for you.
It’s this simple truth:
Your wellness is built in the small, daily moments.
Not just the big, dramatic goals.
Not the races.
Not the once-in-a-while breakthroughs.
But the ordinary, quiet, consistent habits that you show up for—day after day.
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Let me take you back to when I first started running…
Back then, I was only motivated by the next goal. The next race.
If there wasn’t a finish line in sight, I wasn’t running.
At all.
To be honest, I didn’t enjoy running at first.
What I did enjoy was achieving the goal—finishing the race, checking the box, crossing something off the list. I was chasing the result, not the process.
But over time—years, really—that started to change.
I began to enjoy the daily runs. Maybe not every run, but most of them.
And I started to miss it when I skipped a day.
The shift was subtle… but powerful.
I stopped running just to get somewhere.
I started running because of who I became while I was running.
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Eventually, the races mattered less.
I didn’t need to train for some big “A” race to justify showing up.
Instead, I found myself focused on something deeper:
Maintaining a foundation.
I wanted to feel strong.
I wanted to feel clear.
I wanted to stay ready—not in a pressure-filled, perfectionistic way—but in a peaceful, grounded way.
I realized I was no longer building my fitness from scratch every time a new race came along.
Because I’d already built it—through the steady rhythm of daily movement.
Walks, runs, hikes.
Little things, done consistently.
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And you know what?
The same principle applies to every part of your life.
Especially your wellness.
Your physical health.
Your mental clarity.
Your emotional strength.
These things aren’t built overnight.
They’re built in the quiet routines.
In what you eat.
In how you move.
And—this one’s big—in how you think.
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In fact, this week in my email to subscribers, I shared this reminder:
“Your health—physical, emotional, and mental—is built from the totality of small, daily habits.”
Not from the major overhauls.
Not from the ‘new year, new you’ hype.
But from what you repeat on the ordinary Tuesdays and quiet Saturdays when no one’s watching.
So I want to ask you a gentle question today:
💬 What foundation are you building right now?
* What are your daily habits pointing you toward?
* Are they nurturing your wellness—or quietly working against it?
And here’s the best part:
You don’t need to change everything.
You don’t need a perfect plan.
You don’t even need motivation.
You just need one small step.
Taken today.
Repeated tomorrow.
Stacked over time.
That’s what builds real health.
That’s what creates emotional strength.
That’s what gives you the freedom to enjoy your life—not just when the big goals are on the calendar, but every single day.
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So whether you’re lacing up for a race or walking your neighborhood in silence...
Whether you're journaling your thoughts or simply noticing them without judgment...
Know this:
You are building something.
And it matters.
Thanks for joining me today, friend.
If this message resonated with you, I’d love to hear what your daily habits are teaching you right now. You can always connect with me at trishastanton.com or over on Facebook at Trisha Shipley Stanton.
And if you're not already subscribed to my weekly emails—where I send out encouragement and simple coaching tools to support your growth—you can sign up at trishastanton.com/signup.
One small step at a time.
That’s how we build the life we want.
Talk soon,
Trisha
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Episode Title: The Power of the Daily: Why Small Habits Matter More Than Big Goals
Episode Summary:
In this episode, I share a personal story from my early running days—how I once needed big goals like races to stay motivated, and how that mindset shifted over time. What started as a means to an end eventually became a life-giving practice, not because of the finish lines, but because of the daily miles.
We’re talking about how small, consistent habits—not flashy goals—are what truly build our wellness. Whether it's your physical health, emotional resilience, or mindset, the quiet things you do every day are shaping your future.
This episode will encourage you to stop waiting for a big goal to get started—and instead embrace the simple power of showing up.
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💡 In this episode, you’ll hear:
* Why my relationship with running changed completely over time
* How daily habits quietly build a foundation of health and strength
* What your habits may be teaching you (and how to check in with them)
* The connection between physical training and emotional wellness
* One simple mindset shift that can help you stay consistent—even when motivation is low
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🔗 Resources + Links:
* Sign up for weekly email encouragement: trishastanton.com/signup
* Book a free coaching consultation: trishastanton.com/signup-985664a6-bdb2-4692-9427-4f1c1134bd2a
* Follow me on Facebook: Trisha Shipley Stanton
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🧭 Episode Takeaway:
You don’t need a new race, a new goal, or a perfect plan.
You just need to show up today.
The small, steady habits you're building now are creating the life you want later.
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We tend to think the big moments are what change us…
The goal. The finish line. The transformation.
But what if the real shift happens in the small, ordinary habits we choose day after day?
In this week’s episode of Running to Myself, I’m sharing how my relationship with running—and with life—changed when I stopped focusing only on the destination and started honoring the daily work that carries me there.
🎧 Listen now: The Power of the Daily: Why Small Habits Matter More Than Big Goals
🌱 Whether you’re building physical strength, emotional clarity, or mental peace, your daily choices are building something powerful. Let’s talk about how to stay grounded in the process, even when the goal feels far away.
🖱️ You can listen and subscribe here:
🎙️ www.trishastanton.com/podcast
(or search Running to Myself on Apple or Spotify)
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