In this episode, Safiya and I get honest about one of the most frustrating patterns this time of year: deciding you are “finally” going to be consistent, starting strong, and then quietly falling off and blaming yourself for it.

We talk about what is actually happening underneath that cycle and explore why inconsistency is usually not a willpower problem at all.

It is often a nervous system and self-trust problem, wrapped in perfectionism, pressure, and old stories about who you are allowed to be and what you are allowed to want.

And most importantly, we talk about what it looks like to rebuild trust with yourself in small, doable ways, so that consistency stops feeling like a test you are failing and starts feeling like a relationship you are tending.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why “I just can’t stay consistent” is usually a story, not your identity
• How your nervous system can experience new habits as a threat instead of an upgrade
• The sneaky ways perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking set you up to quit
• How self-trust erodes when you make yourself promises you cannot realistically keep
• Why missing one day so quickly turns into “forget it, I’ll start over later”
• Simple ways to make returning easier, instead of treating every slip as a failure
• How to choose goals and routines that your present-day self can actually hold
• Where to start if you feel like you have been repeating the same intentions for years

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And if you know someone who keeps saying things like “I just cannot stick with anything” or “I already messed up my year,” send them this episode.

It might be the reminder they need that there’s nothing wrong with them, and that there is a kinder, more sustainable way to show up for themselves.

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The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition, nor does it constitute a therapeutic relationship. All views expressed are my own. You should always consult with your own medical, mental health, legal, and financial professionals before making any decisions.