Sleigh Ride: Small Steps and the Psychology of Getting Started

There is a reason Sleigh Ride feels instantly energizing. In healthcare, progress almost never arrives in sweeping changes. It begins with tiny steps, small bursts of clarity, or moments of support that lower the emotional cost of getting started. Behavioral research shows that micro wins and manageable actions help patients and caregivers move through overwhelm and build momentum. One gentle sleigh ride of progress at a time, the smallest step can become the first sign of real change.