🚀 Agile Basics

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🔹 Agile → A flexible approach to goal-setting where you adjust, improve, and iterate instead of trying to be perfect from the start. In wellness, it means making small, consistent improvements rather than aiming for an all-or-nothing mindset.

 

🔹 Iteration → A short cycle of work where you test a new habit or approach, evaluate the results, and improve. Example: You test morning workouts for 2 weeks and adjust based on what works.

 

🔹 Sprint → A focused time period (usually 2 weeks) where you commit to specific wellness goals and track progress. Example: A "2-Week Stress Reset Sprint" to build mindfulness habits.

 

🔹 Kanban → A visual system to track your progress. Tasks move from To Do → In Progress → Done so you can see what’s working. Example: A Kanban board for meal prepping or work-life balance habits.

 

🔹 Backlog → A menu of wellness tasks you can choose from each sprint. Instead of overwhelming yourself, you pick the ones that fit your current needs.

 

🛠 Agile Wellness Tools

 

🔹 Daily Stand-Up → A quick check-in with yourself (or an accountability buddy) where you answer:

✅ What’s my top wellness focus today?

✅ What challenges might get in my way?

✅ How can I adjust if needed?

 

🔹 Retrospective (Retro) → A review session at the end of each sprint where you reflect on:

🔍 What worked well?

🔍 What didn’t work?

🔍 What will I adjust in my next sprint?

 

🔹 User Story → A simple statement defining your goal.

Example: *"As a busy professional, I want a 10-minute morning routine so I can start my day with energy."*

 

🔹 MVP (Minimum Viable Progress)→ In Flavor to Heal, MVP represents the smallest meaningful step forward in your wellness journey. Instead of waiting for the perfect moment, we focus on progress over perfection, breaking down goals into manageable actions that drive real change. Small, consistent steps lead to lasting transformation.

 

🔹 Velocity → A way to measure progress over time. Instead of worrying about perfection you focus on getting better each sprint.

 

💡 How This Helps You

✅ No more all-or-nothing mindset → Adjust instead of giving up.

✅ You set flexible goals that evolve with you → Wellness should fit into your life, not the other way around.

✅ Track progress visually so you stay motivated → Use Kanban, check-ins, and sprints to stay accountable.

 

The Agile approach makes wellness sustainable, adaptable, and personalized to your needs. 🚀🔥

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