360° Motherhood Evolution

Building Commitment and Consistency Through Habit Stacking

Before kids, I was used to taking my time with my workouts.

I enjoyed every minute of it, undisturbed. Warming up, the actual workout, cooling down, stretching, long shower, putting some body lotion on while watching a favorite series. An hour just to myself.

When I took the decision to commit to transform my body again, after 3 babies,

the every day choice was made to do an workout. What I struggled with was… interruption.

It was immensely frustrating, but 5 minutes was what I needed. After breastfeeding, I put the baby in the carseat, which I used mostly inside, and tried to do my best to cram a workout before the next interruption, because..well.. we all know what happens in 5 minutes after breastfeeding, it’s pooping time. So I had to change the diaper, then try to continue. Then it does not take long and the baby asks to get some sleep. Smushed on me.

Of coarse, one or the other had their needs as well and added to the interruptions. My baby was a few months old, and the other kids 3 and 4.

It was the hardest thing for me… to accept the current conditions of my life and try to adapt.

What were my choices? To wait for them to grow up and leave the house so I could indulge in a uninterrupted session, and postpone the health of my body until then, 
or… accept and adapt.
It took a few months to stop fighting against that internal feeling, of matching a workout with tranquility and “just me time”, which wanted to match the external conditions.
I accepted my life as it is, and did it. And I wish the same for you.

When it comes to transforming your life, whether through fitness, mindset, or overall well-being, commitment and consistency are key. But staying consistent isn’t about willpower alone; it’s about making habits so small and manageable that they feel effortless. That’s where habit stacking comes in.

What is Habit Stacking?

Habit stacking is a simple but powerful concept: you attach a new habit to something you’re already doing daily. This removes the mental resistance of finding time for something new because it naturally fits into your routine.
For example, waking up with a meditation about what are you feeling grateful for.
Or breastfeeding and doing a 5 minute interrupted workout. You’re 2 minutes in, do the thing, then continue. It does not matter. The fact that you did it builds trust, and you can check today as done. You are closer to your goal.

For mothers with babies, time seems inexistent, and long workouts often feel impossible.

Change the belief that slimming down is only possible with long workouts, because short workouts have the same result. What short and long workouts have in common is that consistency is still the key.

That’s why I designed 5-minute workouts small enough to feel doable but powerful enough to build self-trust and momentum.

The 5-Minute Trust Principle

By committing to just 5 minutes a day, you’re not just exercising, you’re proving to yourself that you follow through on your intentions. Every time you complete a session, you strengthen your self-trust, which is one of the most important foundations for long-term success.

Start with 5 minutes: Right after putting the baby down for a nap, changing a diaper, or making your morning coffee, do your short workout.

Attach it to an existing habit:

Example: Every time I finish feeding my baby, I’ll do my 5-minute workout.

Let the workout grow with your baby:

As your baby gets older and your routine changes, your workout time expands naturally. What starts as 5 minutes can gradually turn into 10, 15, or more, because you’ve already built the habit.

Why This Works

Removes overwhelm -  5 minutes feels easy, so you’re less likely to skip.

Eliminates decision fatigue - You don’t have to think about when to work out; it’s already tied to something you do daily.

Creates momentum -  Small wins lead to bigger actions over time. Small wins is what keeps us going as moms.

Commitment: The Foundation of Long-Term Change

Commitment isn’t just about saying, “I want to get fit.” It’s about making a deep promise to yourself that you’ll show up even in small ways every day. Check out the Aware Life Design and find your whys and fuel daily your commitment.

Think of commitment like a relationship with yourself:

Every time you honour your commitment (even for 5 minutes), you strengthen trust in yourself.

Every time you break a commitment, you create doubt and hesitation.

The beauty of this system is that it takes away the pressure. You don’t need to be perfect, just consistent.

By stacking your 5-minute workouts onto daily habits and letting them grow with your baby, you create a system that is effortless, sustainable, and transformative. And over time, those small daily choices turn into a lifestyle shift.