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The challenge for people who want habits that last
The start of the year often brings pressure to overhaul your life overnight. 75 Hard, created by Andy Frisella in 2019, challenges participants to follow a strict routine for 75 days with zero compromise. While some thrive on that structure, many find it overwhelming.
That’s where 75 Soft comes in. Supported by experts like Matthew Sacco from the Cleveland Clinic, it prioritises consistency and flexibility over perfection. Instead of rigid rules, it offers realistic guidelines around food, movement, hydration and mindset, making it easier to build habits that last. Here’s how to get started:
Eat well and limit alcohol to social occasions
This is about consistency, not restriction. Focus on regular, balanced meals and treat alcohol as an occasional social choice rather than an everyday habit.
Work out for 45 minutes daily, with one active recovery day each week
Aim for 45 minutes of movement each day that builds strength or raises your heart rate. Once a week, prioritise recovery with something low-impact like walking, stretching, or yoga.
Drink 3 litres of water daily
Hydration plays a key role in energy, focus, and recovery. Drinking little and often throughout the day makes hitting three litres feel achievable, not forced.
Read 10 pages of any book daily
This habit is about slowing down, not self-optimising. Ten pages a day creates space to switch off and builds a routine that fits easily into mornings or evenings.
The end goal
The real aim of 75 Soft is not just finishing the challenge but continuing the habits after day 75. Instead of pushing for perfection, it encourages progress you can maintain, so the challenge starts to feel like part of everyday life rather than something to endure.
Key takeaway
75 Soft is about building habits you can actually stick to. By choosing consistency over extremes, it supports real progress that lasts beyond the 75 days.
Your wellbeing, your way
If you’re trying to make healthier choices without overhauling your entire life, flexibility matters. That’s where WHEREFIT can help. From fitness classes and gyms to wellbeing resources you can fit around work and home life, WHEREFIT makes it easier to choose habits that suit your routine.