I’ll be honest: I’ve never been great at consistency. I go through waves, some days I’m all in, meal prepping and hydrating like a wellness influencer. Other days? I’m curled up in bed at 2 p.m., sipping lukewarm coffee and scrolling way too far into the explore page. But something shifted recently. Not overnight, and not because I woke up motivated. It was more like… my body started whispering. And this time, I actually listened.
The Myth of Motivation
For the longest time, I believed motivation was the magic ingredient I needed to take care of myself. If I didn’t feel like doing something, drinking water, going to bed at a reasonable hour, remembering my daily nutraceuticals, it just didn’t happen. I’d wait until I felt “ready.” And of course, those moments came and went like summer rain: unpredictable and brief.
But here’s the truth I started to notice: my body didn’t wait around for motivation. It had its own rhythm. Whether I felt inspired or not, it had needs. And when I ignored those needs long enough, it pushed back. At first, the signs were quiet, dry lips, trouble focusing, achy mornings. Then they got louder: brain fog, breakouts, energy crashes that made me wonder if I was coming down with something. I wasn’t. I was just… out of rhythm.
The Wake-Up Moment
It all clicked one morning after a week of restless sleep. I was exhausted, but not in the "I need a nap" way. It was deeper, like my whole system was out of sync. I looked in the mirror and barely recognized the tired, puffy-eyed version of myself. It wasn’t about vanity. It was the feeling of my reflection whispering, “Hey. I miss you.”
That day, I decided to reset. I drank more water. I made a real breakfast, nothing elaborate, just eggs and avocado toast. I took my Greens37 nutraceutical without rushing. I didn’t feel amazing right away, but something shifted. My body exhaled.
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Consistency Without Perfection
Over the next few days, I didn’t turn my life upside down. I didn’t become a clean-eating, journal-loving superhero. But I started leaning into small consistencies: drinking water before coffee, taking my Greens37 after brushing my teeth, and going to bed just 30 minutes earlier. These habits took barely any effort, but the impact was huge.
One night, I found myself in bed around 10:45 p.m., a full hour before my usual doom-scrolling started. The cool night air drifted through the window. My room was warm, dim, and quiet. I wasn’t buzzing with energy or joy. I was just… calm. Settled. Like my nervous system had been waiting for me to finally show up.
Why Structure Brings Freedom
I used to think freedom meant doing whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. But structure has given me more freedom than chaos ever did. When routines become second nature, you don’t have to burn energy deciding what’s next. You create space to just be.
Of course, I still have off days. I skip routines. I oversleep. I make poor food choices. But now, they don’t spiral. My body remembers how good it feels to be in sync. Once you’ve felt okay, you can’t un-feel it. You’ll know when you’re slipping, and that’s often all it takes to reset.
Regulation Is the Root of Resilience
One of the biggest surprises was how emotionally stable I felt when I stayed physically regulated. A full week of good sleep, hydration, and nourishment brought me to tears, not from sadness, but from relief. It was like my body stopped bracing for impact. I finally gave it the safety it had been waiting for.
I’d always assumed my low moods or fatigue were personality flaws. But many times, I wasn’t sad, I was just dehydrated. Or underslept. Or overloaded with stress. Physical regulation changed everything. As leading wellness expert Dr. Mark Hyman shares on The Doctor’s Farmacy, the connection between our physical state and our emotional wellbeing is undeniable.
And that’s why I stay consistent, not to be perfect, but to stay steady. To give my body a chance to meet me halfway.
Start Small, Stay Steady
If you’re reading this and feel like your habits are a rollercoaster, you’re not alone. I’ve lived there. I still visit sometimes. But I’ve also found a more grounded way to live. It’s not flashy. But it works.
You don’t need to feel motivated. You just need to begin. With one small step. Your body will catch up, quietly and kindly.
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