Why changing one small thing can transform your whole approach to wellness
New research shows that truly unexplained heart attacks account for less than 3% of cases, which means most of us have more control over our heart health than we realise. Even better? Wellness experts are discovering that you don’t need to overhaul your entire lifestyle overnight. Starting with just one healthy habit can naturally lead to positive changes across all areas of your life.
“The beautiful thing about wellness is that habits support each other,” says Maria Carpenter, Head of Momentum Multiply. “When someone focuses on getting better sleep, they often find that healthy eating and regular movement start feeling easier too. It’s like a positive domino effect – one good choice leads to another.”
Here’s how small changes create big results for heart health:
The starting point for wellness
Quality sleep is a powerful first step for heart health. Being well-rested makes it easier to choose nutritious foods and be more active, as sleep helps regulate hunger and stress hormones.
“When people are sleeping well, healthy food choices often follow more naturally,” says registered dietitian Mbali Mapholi.
Eating well feeds more health
Balanced meals don’t just nourish your body – they support better sleep and help manage stress. “Regular, balanced meals keep your blood sugar steady, which means no afternoon energy crashes that leave you reaching for sugary snacks,” adds Mapholi.
The mood booster
Physical activity is like a master key for wellness. It helps you sleep better at night, makes you more likely to crave nutritious foods, and creates opportunities to connect with others – whether that’s a morning walk with a neighbour or a weekend hike with family.
You don’t need to become a gym enthusiast. Even 30 minutes of an activity you enjoy can make a real difference.
Connecting for healthy habits
Having supportive people around you make maintaining healthy habits significantly easier. Friends and family can become your walking partners, cooking companions, or simply the people who check in on how you’re feeling.
Social connections also provide natural stress relief, which directly benefits your heart health.
Knowing your health
Tracking simple health markers like blood pressure and energy levels help you see your progress and stay motivated. Knowing your numbers also enables you to take decisive steps to improve your wellbeing. “You don’t need to be perfect at everything to make meaningful progress towards better heart health,” says Carpenter. “Focus on one manageable change and let that success build momentum. Easy-to-use health tools can help track these connections, showing how small daily choices add up to significant improvements in overall wellbeing.”
Visit the Multiply website and start getting rewarded for putting your heart first.