When Motivation Fades: The Consistency Plan That Keeps You Steady

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9 (NIV)

By now, the “new year” excitement has usually started to settle. The calendar is still moving, life is still lifing, and this is the moment where a lot of women start slipping into that same cycle: start strong, get busy, lose momentum, then feel guilty. I want to talk to you right here, because this is where the shift happens. Not in the hype. In the follow-through.

Motivation is a good start, but it’s not designed to carry you for twelve months. Rhythm does. And the reason many women burn out isn’t because they didn’t want it badly enough. It’s because they tried to build consistency on feelings instead of building it on a simple plan they can repeat.

This is why I keep saying it’s not about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most. When your plan is too heavy, it collapses. When your plan is simple and steady, it holds you up when life gets loud.

So let’s make this practical. I want you to think about the area where you keep struggling to stay consistent. Is it your Body Shift, your Mind Renewal, or your Purpose Step? Which one do you keep starting and stopping? That’s the one we’re going to strengthen first. We’re not fixing everything at once. We’re building stability one area at a time.

Here’s the consistency plan I want you to try this week. First, lower the barrier to entry. If your goal requires a perfect day, you’ll rarely start. Choose a “small version” of the goal that you can do even on a busy day. If it’s movement, commit to 10–15 minutes. If it’s prayer and time with God, commit to 10 –20 minutes. If it’s purpose work, commit to a 15-minute assignment that will move you closer to your goal. This isn’t you doing the minimum. This is you training consistency.

Second, choose a weekly rhythm instead of random effort. Pick two or three days for your Body Shift. Pick a time for your Mind Renewal that happens before the day starts pulling on you. Pick one day a week for your Purpose Step where you touch your assignment on purpose. You don’t need a perfect routine. You need a repeatable one.

Third, have a return plan. Because you’re not going to be perfect, and I’m not asking you to be. The goal isn’t perfection. The goal is getting back on track quickly without shame. A hard day doesn’t mean you blew the week. One slip doesn’t mean you stop. You pause, you reset, and you keep moving. That’s how women finish strong. Give yourself grace, but don’t give up.

Faith Moment in Action

Consistency is not about pace; it’s about posture. When you keep showing up with intention, God multiplies your effort. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be led by the Holy Spirit. You don’t have to overthink it—just be willing to start.

In Action

• Choose one area you want to strengthen this week: Body Shift, Mind Renewal, or Purpose Step.

• Then write one small, repeatable commitment for the next seven days.

• If you downloaded the FFP360 Total Woman Digital Wellness Tool, use it to track your week and jot down what made things easier and what made things harder. At the end of the week, don’t judge yourself—review yourself. Then make one adjustment and keep going.

Journal Prompts Reflection

• Where do I usually lose consistency—body, mind, or purpose?

• What is one small commitment I can repeat even on a hard day?

• What boundary or adjustment would make consistency easier for me this week?

If you need deeper support for your journey this year, both books can walk with you in different ways. Menopause & Me is for the woman trying to understand her body in this season and stay anchored in truth while she rebuilds her health. Rise of the Proverbs 31 Woman is for the woman rebuilding her mindset, wisdom, and discipline so she can live aligned—without pressure.

Next Tuesday, we’re going to talk about purpose with a 90-day plan, because dreaming is not the hard part. Staying in motion is.