This morning, as I stirred my homemade cappuccino, I realised it’s been exactly one year since I stopped adding sugar to my tea and coffee.
It wasn’t easy at first. My taste buds revolted. Tea felt thin and tasteless, and coffee tasted like a punishment.
But I decided to take it slow. First, it was asking for teh siu dai (less sugar). Then, it was learning to make my own drinks at home — not just to save $4 a day, but to retrain my taste for what’s real.
And somewhere between those quiet mornings and caffeine cravings, I noticed something bigger. Cutting sugar wasn’t just about health — it became a mirror for how I approach growth.
Real transformation rarely arrives in grand gestures.
It happens in tiny decisions that seem insignificant in the moment — choosing “less sugar” today, showing up to write one paragraph, going for that walk even when you’d rather scroll.
Two months ago, I committed to writing every day.
Some days, the words flow like silk. Other days, they feel like wet cement.
But the more I show up, the less resistance I feel.
Consistency doesn’t demand intensity — it asks for presence.
Change doesn’t require perfection — it asks for willingness and (imperfect) repetition.
So if something in your life feels “off” right now, maybe it’s not failure. Maybe it’s just your old habits detoxing.
Give it time. Keep sipping. You’ll get used to the new flavour of you.
