The Real Skill Behind Staying Consistent

Jun 6

It’s not about willpower. It’s about skill.

We all have those moments.
You’re doing well — eating better, moving more, lifting heavier, showing up for yourself.
Then one day, you feel it.

The “urge.”

To quit.
To skip.
To snack.
To fall into the same pattern that kept you stuck.

For years, I thought the key to consistency was motivation.
I thought I needed to just “want it more.”
But motivation is fleeting — and emotions are tricky.
What really changed the game for me — and now for my clients — is this:

Learning how to handle the urge to quit.

That one moment where you almost go backward?
That’s the exact moment where transformation happens — or doesn’t.

Here’s How to Build the Skill of Urge Management:

1. Name It When You Feel It.
Awareness is everything. Say it out loud:
“I’m feeling the urge to skip my workout.”
“I want to eat the cookie instead of dinner.”
When you name it, you separate you from the urge.

2. Take a Pause — Literally.
Set a 5-minute timer. Walk away. Drink water. Do a few squats or jumping jacks.
Interrupt the autopilot reaction.

3. Replace the Reward.
Most urges come from stress or emotion.
Instead of food or avoidance, try:

A walk outside
A call to a friend
A protein-packed snack
Journaling one win from today

4. Remind Yourself: You’re Building Something Bigger.
Every time you don’t give in, you stack a brick in the foundation of your future self.
That’s strength. That’s discipline. That’s real power.

You don’t need more motivation.

You need this skill.

And if you want help practicing it — building muscle, feeling stronger, eating with intention, and loving your life again — I’ve got you.

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Let’s do this together.