The Secret to Consistency: Ditching All or Nothing for All In
💼 Why Work-Life Balance is a Myth and Work-Life Integration is the Real Goal
Let’s get one thing straight—work-life balance is often a myth that leaves us feeling stuck in the perfectionist mindset. We try to balance everything perfectly, but life isn’t always neat and balanced, is it? Instead, I like to focus on work-life integration, where fitness, family, and personal goals blend with our lives instead of feeling like we have to make everything perfectly fit in separate boxes. Integrating your health and wellness goals with work and life is how we move away from burnout and into true consistency.
The idea that we have to “balance” everything can have us all feeling like we’re falling short if it isn’t perfect. That’s why my approach is about being all in without being all or nothing. And I want to share a story about a conversation with a new Strong Feels Good member that explains why.
💪 Why Consistency Isn’t About Being Perfect
I recently had a conversation with a new member of the Strong Feels Good community, and it was all about consistency. She’s a total badass—attorney, mom of two, busy as can be—but whenever she got into a fitness routine, she found herself caught in a cycle of yo-yo fitnessing (similar to yo-yo dieting). She’d go all-in with intense workouts and strict eating, only to fall off track when life got busy. Sound familiar?
Here’s how it played out:
- Workouts: They had to be HARD and intense, or else she felt they “didn’t count.” But after pushing herself too hard, she’d end up so sore that she needed multiple days off to recover.
- Food: Diets had to be super strict and all-consuming. The extreme approaches never actually fit her lifestyle, so they didn’t stick.
This “All or Nothing” approach wasn’t working. When you’re juggling life, work, and health goals, the “all or nothing” mindset leads to burnout, inconsistency, and the dreaded cycle of yo-yo fitnessing. What she needed instead was a sustainable way to integrate fitness into her life—not one that overwhelmed her.
🤔 Consistency Doesn’t Mean Perfection
Consistency is all about adapting and showing up, not about perfection. Here’s a look at how this shift works:
All or Nothing = “I woke up late, can’t get a full workout in, so I failed. I’ll just start over Monday.”
All In = “I woke up late, so maybe I can squeeze in a quick 30-minute walk this morning because any movement is better than none!”
All or Nothing = “I ate a donut. My diet is ruined. May as well give up.”
All In = “I enjoyed that donut—it was a special moment with my kids! Now I’ll just get back to my healthy choices for the rest of the day.”
See the difference? This mindset shift takes the pressure off and helps you keep going, even when life doesn’t go according to plan. 🚀
📌 Tips for Work-Life Integration
Here are a few things you can start doing to make consistency realistic in your life:
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Be Flexible with Your Workouts: If your schedule changes, opt for shorter, more manageable workouts instead of skipping them altogether. Even a 20-minute session adds up over time!
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Enjoy Your Food: Life is meant to be enjoyed! Savor those special moments with treats, and just ease back into your healthy habits afterward.
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Set Realistic Goals: Aim for small, achievable steps. Integrate movement into your day, like a walk during lunch or stretching while watching TV.
Want to Get Started? Book a Free Strategy Call! 📞
If you’re ready to move from “all or nothing” to “all in” and want to create a plan that works for you, I’m here to help. I’m offering free strategy calls where we’ll chat about your goals, identify what’s holding you back, and map out how you can build a sustainable routine.
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Things I’m Loving Right Now:
📚 Book: The Crossroads of Should & Must—A great read for anyone navigating life choices between obligation and passion.
📺 TV Show: Lincoln Lawyer (New Season!)—So good! Perfect for some binge-worthy downtime.
💆♀️ Skincare: Skin Care Junkie—This line has been keeping my skin looking and feeling fresh!
🎥 Movie: The Substance—Caught it this week, and wow, it was intense! Definitely worth a watch if you’re into thought-provoking films.
3 Key Takeaways:
- Consistency ≠ Perfection: It’s about showing up, even when it’s not perfect.
- All In vs. All or Nothing: Small actions matter. Focus on what you can do, even if it’s just a little.
- Integrate, Don’t Isolate: Fit your goals into your life. Find ways to make fitness and health a natural part of your routine.
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