So, You Have to Start Again? (Join the Club)

Let’s be honest — starting over sucks.

Whether it’s your health, your finances, your job, or your relationships — we all get fired up with good intentions, new motivation, a shiny plan…

And then life happens.

Stress. Deadlines. Hormones. A monster Uber shift that chews you up and spits you out. Skin flares. Periods. Kids.

Suddenly, you’re off track. Again.

And that voice in your head? It doesn’t whisper — it shouts:

“Here we go. You never stick to anything.”

But here’s the truth I’ve had to learn (and re-learn):

Starting again doesn’t mean you failed — it means you care enough to keep going.

Why Starting Again Feels So Deflating (But Isn’t)

In my coaching world, I’ve seen it all.

One client wants to start again because she’s exhausted and wants to show up better for her kids.

Another is coming back from burnout.

One fell off track after a holiday. Another just said, “I don’t know why… I just didn’t feel like it.”

Sound familiar?

We all start strong. You’ve got the energy, the fresh grocery haul, the big planner vibes.

But then reality hits, and life tests that new routine.

You skip a workout.

Have a sneaky binge.

Go radio silent in your group chat.

Or your skin flares up so badly, you don’t want to leave the house (TSW friends — I see you).

And then… shame creeps in.

But the real flex?

Not that you never fall off — but how quickly you get back up.

I know tracking isn’t sexy.

But it works. Because tracking creates awareness. And awareness leads to change.

In my programs, I’ll often say:

Sometimes I’ll even ask clients to film a little video of themselves talking about why they started. Not to post online — just for them.

So on the days they want to give up, they can watch that version of themselves — the one who was clear, determined, and brave enough to begin.

This journey? It’s not for me.

But the tracking? That part is — so I can guide you, support you, and gently hold you to your own goals without judgement.

Because most of us don’t need a lecture.

We need someone to say:

“It’s okay. Let’s reset.”

Truth bomb: I’ve had to start over more times than I can count.

Whether it was from burnout, skin flare-ups, weight gain, self-doubt, grief, or just life fatigue, I’ve had moments where I’ve ghosted my own goals.

I’ve cried into my protein shake.

I’ve said “stuff it” and eaten the thing I knew would make my skin worse.

I’ve procrastinated starting again because it felt too overwhelming.

But every time I’ve reset, I’ve grown.

And every reset has reminded me of this:

You don’t need a perfect day to begin. Just one small, brave decision.

Have someone to be accountable to
A coach, a bestie, your journal, or even your dog. Say it out loud.
Owning your goals = owning your growth.
Track everything
Not forever. Just for now.
Data gives you clues. Clarity. Momentum.
You can’t change what you don’t acknowledge.
Write down your WHY
Why now? Why this? Why you?
Stick it on your mirror, phone, fridge.
You’ll need the reminder when motivation dips.
Journal your mindset
Write through the ugly days, not just the wins.
You’ll spot patterns. You’ll shift perspective.
You’ll remind yourself that you’ve done hard things before.
Keep Going.
Even if it’s slow. Even if it’s messy.
Progress isn’t always loud — sometimes it’s just not giving up.