Part 8 : Consistency is key.

You probably notice that my uploads are irregular, and that brings me to today's topic. Consistency. When we are doing difficult emotional work, it can be incredibly difficult to maintain our routines and remain consistent with the labor that we require. However just as motivation waxes and wanes we can still remain consistent with out work, and create a routine that is flexible and accommodates our needs. For myself personally, on low energy days my mind seems so foggy that attempting to sit down and type is nearly an impossible task. I cannot seem to conjugate my thoughts, even if I have a lot I desire to share; but what can I do if i cant make good on the promise to post every other day? firstly i think its important to remind myself and everyone that this and everything we put our energy into should have the ultimate purpose of serving Us. No matter for what purpose we began our journey, the true purpose of our quest is, ultimately; to come to a place of comfort and solidarity within ourselves.

We often equate success in our endeavors with the approval of our inner circle and people we admire. So when we find ourselves not meeting the “standards” of others, Or the standards we impose upon ourselves based upon what we think other peoples standards may be. we can often automatically think of this as a failure, and this demotivates us. Soon we are four or five days behind on the journal, two weeks off the workbook and feeling like the work we did was for nothing! Let us not get TO ahead of ourselves though, we may not have the energy to juggle three to four mental wellness tasks everyday but that doesn't mean we arent moving forward.

Some things just need to be on a fluctuating scale, so that when we have periods of difficulty we can better navigate it; while still staying on task.

For example, on days I don't feel like I can handle writing or journaling; I'll record an audio journal. All I have to do is speak into my phone , so it takes the pressure out of focusing on a written assignment and allows me to follow a natural train of thought. On the days I can't get out of the house to exorcise, I do a small yoga routine (it's even adaptable to work in bed if I can't get out of it)

Consistency can be difficult but it becomes easier when you learn to redefine what it means for you. The more times you do a little and don't push too hard, the less times you'll give up out of frustration. Less time will be spent thinking " I let the day go by and haven't been productive at all" and more positive thoughts will replace them!

" I was low today , but I still cared for myself and accomplished something within my energy level"

The most important part is to always do something, even if it's something small. Push through the fog of doubt and deliver yourself one small victory at a time. You'll be able to do more than you know in no time!

This is a small victory for me today. I hope you're victory is just as sweet

With love, ASE