Why Small Changes Matter

As we step into 2025, we’re excited to invite you to share in a challenge that embodies the La Pochette philosophy: 12 small changes that you can add in, one each month, to your daily routine. 

We firmly believe that wellness isn't about grand gestures or sweeping changes; it's about the little things that seamlessly integrate into our daily routines. It’s these subtle adjustments that form the foundation of sustainable, positive change and increase your wellbeing. 

The Power of Small Steps

Starting a new year, we’re often bombarded with grand resolutions that sound transformative but are quickly forgotten or abandoned. Big, abrupt changes can feel daunting, unsustainable, and leave us feeling overwhelmed. There is a reason so many new year resolutions are often abandoned before January is over.

The key to genuine, lasting transformation is simple: think small.

Research backs this up, with influential movements and works such The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin illustrating how focusing on small, intentional shifts can lead to profound overall improvements. In The Happiness Project, Rubin demonstrates how dedicating each month to a new focus—whether it's cultivating energy, practicing mindfulness, or fostering deeper relationships—leads to an enhanced sense of well-being over time. Similarly, James Clear’s Atomic Habits highlights how incremental changes, or “atomic habits,” compound into significant results over time.

Research shows that small, consistent changes are more effective for long-term success than drastic lifestyle overhauls. University College London found that, on average, it takes 66 days for a new behaviour to become automatic.

By focusing on just one practice for an entire month, you’re already halfway to solidifying it as a long-term habit. Plus, these small wins boost motivation and confidence, creating a positive cycle and makes the changes feel achievable and enjoyable.

What Is the 2025 Monthly Wellness Challenge?

Our 2025 Monthly Wellness Challenge invites you to join us in incorporating one small, yet impactful, practice into your daily life each month. 

Get Involved and Win

Joining the 2025 Monthly Wellness Challenge is more than just a commitment to better habits—it’s a step towards enhancing your well-being, building community, and celebrating the small victories that lead to lasting change. To make this journey even more rewarding, we’re offering the chance to win prizes and be featured as part of our growing wellness community.

Share your experiences, tips, and progress photos using the hashtag #WellnessWithLaPochette and see how simple, consistent actions can create a ripple effect of positive change.

• Monthly Prizes Each month, we’ll award a £150 voucher for the best photo or tip submission that shows how you’re embracing the monthly challenge. This voucher can be spent on our website as a way to support your continued wellness journey.
• Featured Winners We’ll showcase winning entries and participant updates on our social media platforms and website. Share your progress, creative tips, and inspiring moments using the hashtag #WellnessWithLaPochette to connect with others and motivate more people to join.
• End-of-Year Grand Prize To celebrate dedication and consistency, we’ll award a special grand prize at the end of the year to the participant who demonstrates the most impactful or consistent engagement. This prize will recognise your journey and encourage others to see the benefits of these small, daily changes.

Ready? Let's get started.

At La Pochette, we understand that life is busy, and wellness should seamlessly fit into it. Our 2025 Monthly Wellness Challenge is here to help you refocus, find balance, and enjoy small steps that lead to big rewards. Let’s make this year one of mindful changes and collective growth—one month at a time.

Discover our first challenge for January here and get ready to share your progress, tips, and inspiring photos as we embark on this journey together!