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I don’t think the problem is that we quit too easily.

I think the problem is that we don’t always leave ourselves a way back.

I wrote about this more fully in my blog, and it’s been sitting with me ever since. Not as a solution, but as a question. What would change if consistency wasn’t about holding a perfect line?

This week, I noticed how often habits are framed as all-or-nothing. Either we keep them exactly as planned, or we assume they’re broken. There isn’t much room in between.

Here’s the part that surprised me.

Rituals work because they expect life to change. They’re built with flexibility from the start. Smaller on hard days. Fuller on easier ones. Always returnable.

That feels different than how most of us were taught to think about consistency.

Pause here for a second.

Where in your life would it help to design a way back instead of a perfect streak?

Just something to try.

Pick one routine that feels fragile right now and imagine what a lighter version might look like. Not a replacement. Just a version that still counts when energy is low. Sometimes consistency isn’t about doing more. It’s about making return easier.

If you want the longer version of this thought, the blog is here:
​ 👉 Why Habits Don’t Stick (And the Rituals That Carry You)
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​I’ve been holding onto the idea that progress comes from thoughtful adjustment, not constant reinvention. That feels kinder. And more sustainable.

I love working with my clients to establish rituals that support their goals and intentional living.

You don’t have to do this alone.

Terrie

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