About Us
Welcome to Better Life Action — a place where self-help makes sense, without the hype.
I started this site because I know what it’s like to want change, but not always know where to start. I’m a man in my 50s, and like many people at this stage of life, I’ve been through a lot — career changes, health challenges, shifting priorities, and the quiet desire for something more meaningful.
This site is for people like me. Men who are still curious. Still growing. Still wanting to live with more calm, focus, and purpose — but without the pressure to become a productivity machine or chase endless hustle.
Why I Created Better Life Action
There’s a huge amount of self-help advice out there — some of it brilliant, and some of it overwhelming.
I wanted to create a calmer corner of the internet. A place where we explore practical, realistic ways to improve life: good habits, great books, small actions that really work. No shame. No lectures. Just clear, honest advice that respects your time and energy.
This site is also a way for me to share what I’m learning. I read a lot of self-development books — Atomic Habits, 12 Rules for Life, Digital Minimalism, and many more — and I love boiling them down into the most useful takeaways. If a book can make your day 1% better, I want to help you find it.
And if something doesn’t resonate? That’s fine too. I’ll always aim to be fair and realistic in my reviews.
Who This Site Is For
Better Life Action is mainly aimed at men over 50 — people who want personal growth without ego, and who prefer a warm, thoughtful voice over hype or hustle. But really, it’s for anyone who wants to:
- Create healthier habits
- Simplify life and reduce stress
- Find clarity through great books
- Learn small actions that lead to bigger change
- Feel calmer, more focused, and more in control
You don’t need to be perfect. You don’t need to be a morning person. You just need to want something a little better — and to take one step at a time.
What You’ll Find Here
- Book reviews and reflections (with affiliate links to help support the site)
- Practical habit ideas that don’t require willpower
- Thoughtful, original blog posts for people who want calm, not chaos
- Tools, routines, and mindset shifts for everyday life
- Occasionally a bit of humour, because life’s too short not to laugh at yourself
Why “Better Life Action”?
The name says it all: better doesn’t mean perfect. It just means better — a little more energy, a little more peace, a little more purpose. And “action” is key. Reading and thinking are important, but nothing changes without small steps forward.
This site is here to support your next small step. That’s it.
Thanks for Being Here
If any of this resonates with you, I’m glad you’re here. Better Life Action is growing slowly and honestly — just like the kind of habits I write about.
Feel free to explore the posts, check out the book recommendations, and reach out if there’s a topic you’d love to see covered. And if a post makes your day even slightly better, I’ve done my job.
Here’s to the next small step
Hector
Founder of Better Life Action