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Turning good intentions into habits that stick.

A short, practical guide for midlife women who know what they’d like to do, but struggle to keep it going.

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Small steps. Practical support.
A plan that fits you.

SOUND FAMILIAR?

Monday’s plan, gone by Wednesday

Struggling with consistency doesn’t make you a failure.

You were going to move more, make time for proper meals or stop scrolling in bed. Then work got busy, you had a difficult night or somebody needed you—and your own plans slipped down the list.

There are usually practical reasons a habit hasn’t taken hold. This guide helps you find them, and work around them.

WHAT’S INSIDE

Five days. One small change that fits your life.

Spot what really gets in your way—time, tiredness, overwhelm or expectations

Choose one small promise you can actually keep

Build a simple habit plan around your real week

Plan for the days that don’t go to plan

A printable weekly check-in to keep you on track

All you need is something to write with and a few minutes a day.

YOUR WEEKLY CHECK-IN

Your weekly check-in reflections

Ten minutes to notice, learn and plan the week ahead.

Print a fresh copy each week and take ten quiet minutes with your tracker beside you. Short answers are fine—you’re looking for clues, not a perfect week.

WEEK BEGINNING:

MY ACTION THIS WEEK:

1What went well—even if it felt small?

2When was my action easiest to do?

3What got in the way?

4What will I keep or change next week?

5Would any extra support help?

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DAY 1

Spot your sticking point

What happens between making the plan and doing it?

Think about a healthy habit you’ve tried to build recently. Now picture a particular day when it didn’t happen. What was going on?

Perhaps you planned a walk after work but were exhausted by the time you finished. Maybe your exercise plan needed an uninterrupted half-hour that rarely appeared.

Being specific helps you find something you can adjust. “My evenings are unpredictable” gives you a useful clue.

TODAY’S SMALL ACTION

A habit I’ve struggled to keep is:

It usually becomes difficult when:

At that moment, what I need is:

TimeTirednessCompeting demandsForgetting

A thought to keep: You’re gathering information about your life.

I’ve identified one thing that gets in my way.

YOUR FREE FIVE-DAY GUIDE

STOP
STARTING
AGAIN

Turning good intentions into habits that stick.

Small steps. Practical support. A plan that fits your life.

With Susan Dyson

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YOUR WEEKLY CHECK-IN

Your weekly check-in reflections

Ten minutes to notice, learn and plan the week ahead.

Print a fresh copy each week and take ten quiet minutes with your tracker beside you. Short answers are fine—you’re looking for clues, not a perfect week.

WEEK BEGINNING:

MY ACTION THIS WEEK:

1What went well—even if it felt small?

2When was my action easiest to do?

3What got in the way?

4What will I keep or change next week?

5Would any extra support help?

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DAY 1

Spot your sticking point

What happens between making the plan and doing it?

Think about a healthy habit you’ve tried to build recently. Now picture a particular day when it didn’t happen. What was going on?

Perhaps you planned a walk after work but were exhausted by the time you finished. Maybe your exercise plan needed an uninterrupted half-hour that rarely appeared.

Being specific helps you find something you can adjust. “My evenings are unpredictable” gives you a useful clue.

TODAY’S SMALL ACTION

A habit I’ve struggled to keep is:

It usually becomes difficult when:

At that moment, what I need is:

TimeTirednessCompeting demandsForgetting

A thought to keep: You’re gathering information about your life.

I’ve identified one thing that gets in my way.

YOUR FREE FIVE-DAY GUIDE

STOP
STARTING
AGAIN

Turning good intentions into habits that stick.

Small steps. Practical support. A plan that fits your life.

With Susan Dyson

lovefromsusan.com

A LOOK INSIDE

See what you’ll get

A printable guide with a page for each day, a weekly check-in and your next step. Each day has one small action and a few minutes to reflect.

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MEET SUSAN

Hello, I’m Susan

I help women navigating midlife and menopause turn good intentions into small, practical habits that fit their week—with no pressure and no nonsense.

Certified health coach

Certified menopause coach

Nearly 40 years in health and fitness

I’d tried so many things before. I’d start with good intentions, but things always slipped when life got busy. Susan keeps me accountable without making me feel guilty when things don’t go to plan. It feels great to finally stick with something.

FIONA, LONDON

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STOP STARTING AGAIN

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Five days. One small change that fits your life.

See what you’ll get

Hello, I’m Susan

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