25/05/2026
I've been asked 2 questions by our Momentum tribe this morning, so I thought I'd share my response (as tidied up by AI!).
1) What's the link with the traffic light hair❓ 🚦
I use traffic lights to help explain sooo many of my favourite tools and approaches to choices that move us along our path to wellness.
Good, Better, Best... CBA uses the traffic light system to help us easily spot what mode we're in and whether it's serving us.
“Your biology determines your behaviour far more than your willpower does.”
2) Why do you tell us that Good is Good Enough, when every other plan in the world ever is telling us we have to do it perfectly and THEIR way❓
Because we can't stay in perfection when stress rocks up. And it will.
And beating ourselves up? When we're not behaving perfectly? Showering ourselves with shame or doling out blame?
That actually is LESS likely to keep us on track with healthy habits than offering ourselves forgiveness and acceptance.
Plus we'll feel a heck of a lot happier.
And when we feel good, we "act good".
🧠 Why We Use Good, Better, Best™
(And why “Best” can sometimes backfire)
Most people think lasting health comes from always doing their “best.”
But neuroscience tells us something very different.
When we aim for perfection all the time, we activate pressure, stress and all-or-nothing thinking. That might work temporarily… but it’s incredibly hard for the brain and body to sustain long term.
At first, “Best” can feel exciting:
strict routines
perfect meals
intense workouts
doing ALL the healthy things
The brain loves novelty and quick wins, so dopamine gives us a temporary boost.
But eventually? Life happens.
Stress rises. Energy dips. Hormones fluctuate. Sleep suffers. Work gets busy. The nervous system becomes overloaded.
And this is where many people crash into:
“Can’t Be Arsed” mode.
Not because they’re lazy.
Not because they don’t care.
But because the brain is trying to protect them from overwhelm.
When the nervous system feels stressed or unsafe, the brain prioritises:
comfort
ease
familiarity
energy conservation
That’s biology, not weakness.
This is why the Momentum Method™ uses:
Good → Better → Best
instead of:
Perfect → Fail → Start Again Monday.
🟢 GOOD = the magic zone
Good is:
realistic
repeatable
low pressure
biologically sustainable
A short walk still counts.
One nourishing meal still counts.
Five mindful breaths still count.
And here’s the amazing part: The brain LOVES successful repetition.
Every time you complete a small action, your brain gets evidence:
“I am someone who follows through.”
That builds:
dopamine
confidence
self trust
momentum
Consistency literally rewires the brain.
🟠 BETTER = the upgrade zone
As the nervous system becomes more regulated and habits feel easier, we naturally gain capacity.
This is where “Better” lives.
Not forced. Not punished. Not guilt-driven.
Just:
“I’ve got a bit more energy today - I can level up.”
This keeps growth flexible instead of rigid.
🔴 BEST = the sprint zone
Best is fantastic occasionally.
But trying to live in “Best” mode permanently is like driving your car with your foot flat on the accelerator.
Eventually something burns out.
The key is learning to:
use Best intentionally
notice when stress is rising
and return safely to Good before the crash
Because sustainable health isn’t built from intensity.
It’s built from staying in motion.
🚀 Momentum beats perfection every time.
The goal isn’t to be perfect.
The goal is to keep going.
Even gently. Even imperfectly. Even on the hard days.
Because tiny consistent actions change biology far more effectively than short bursts of perfection followed by burnout.
That’s The Momentum Method™.
