14. Showing Up When It’s Hard: The Power of Resilience and Consistency

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Today I open up about a personal loss—the passing of my beloved dog, Mickey—and explore the power of showing up, even when life gets tough. We'll discuss the value of consistency and how it builds resilience, momentum, and personal growth. Whether you're navigating a challenge or just trying to stick to your commitments, this episode offers a candid look at how small actions can create big results.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Value of Consistency
   • Why showing up daily matters, even when you don’t feel like it.
   • How small, consistent actions lead to big transformations over time.
2. Resilience Through Routine
   • Using habits to maintain momentum during tough times.
   • Finding the “minimum viable routine” to keep progress alive, even when energy is low.
3. Motivation Comes After Action
   • Why waiting for inspiration is a trap—and how taking action sparks motivation.
4. The Role of Community
   • How accountability and connection with others can help you stay on track.
   • Leaning on your support system to navigate life’s challenges.
5. Celebrating Small Wins
   • Reflecting on progress to maintain a positive mindset and sustain your journey.

Thrive in Five:
Here are five quick actions you can take today to start building consistency:

1. Set a Small Goal: Define one tiny step toward your bigger objective.
2. Morning Anchor: Get your goal-related task done first thing to set a positive tone for the day.
3. Mantra Motivation: Use a mantra like “Progress, not perfection” to keep moving forward.
4. Simplify Expectations: Show up at 50% or 30% if that’s all you can manage—it’s still progress.
5. Reflect and Celebrate: Acknowledge what you’ve accomplished, no matter how small.

Resources Mentioned:

• DoesTheDogDie.com: A resource to prescreen content for sensitive topics.
• ClickUp: My project management tool for tracking and celebrating progress.

A Final Word:
To anyone dealing with loss or challenges right now, my heart goes out to you. This episode is a reminder that even in the darkest times, taking small steps forward can help you heal and grow. Thank you for being here, and remember—we’ll get through this together.

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