Make it Happen

September 23, 2026•1 min read

This post is an introduction to a series of five short articles about tools that might help you implement the changes you wish to make to your lifestyle. It explains why the 1% principle of compound interest is a good approach, how to use the Weekly Habit Tracker, and how AI might be able to help you. I also explain a new way to think about the mind as it relates to food, and some helpful hints for overcoming food addictions.

Oh, how simple life would be if we didn’t suffer the human condition! My progress in improving my physical health continues to be 100% dependent on my ability to manage my mind.

The first post will explain the 1% principle. This is what works for me. On 1 January 2026, I decided to improve the way I looked after my body by one per cent every day. Whether it was gaining understanding by watching a YouTube video, learning how to do something, like working on building leg muscles, or learning how to make a recipe for whole-food salad dressing.

The second post introduces the weekly habit tracker system. How you can turn intentions into actions.

In the third post, I’ll show you how you could use AI to leverage your time and effort.

In the fifth post, I explain a simple visual metaphor for the human mind that might help you give you insight into your own.

The fifth article deals with food addiction, which can be as harmful as any other addiction, such as alcohol or drugs, and may need an equally determined approach to conquer it.

Nicky Reid, Health Educator

I'm a retired veterinarian with a Diploma in Psychology and a deep personal interest in the science of metabolic health. My research has led to a profound shift in how I understand health, weight management and the current epidemic of chronic disease. A desire to make that knowledge accessible to others, and to translate it into practical action, led to the creation of Pathways to Better Health blog. This is educational only and does not replace personalised medical advice. Rather, it is designed to help you work better with your team of health professionals.

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