Swinging Back Into Balance – Consistency Over Perfection

So… I played golf on Sunday.

Hardly newsworthy, I know. But for me, it was a glorious moment. After a long Saturday Uber shift and weeks of back-to-back work, study, coaching, and client calls, I finally took a full day to do something just for the fun of it.

It had been raining on Friday and the forecast was rain all weekend and into the week… but Saturday had been stunning — one of those perfect Queensland days that make you question all your life choices if you’re indoors. But with the weather apps predicting rain all week, I was almost certain Sunday would be a washout. I’d mentally prepared for a wet, cancelled day… and then surprise! Sunshine. Clear skies. And a second chance at fresh air and freedom.

A little part of me felt guilty — Sundays I usually work and I like to finish Ubering early and get some other bits done and just chill before Monday.

But lately, I’ve noticed something. I’ve been doing a lot… without actually doing much for myself. Not much fun. Not much freedom. Not much for the mindset.

And let’s be real: even when you love what you do (and I do), it’s still a stressor. It still takes energy. And sometimes, that energy has to be redirected to a golf course, a beach walk, or even a dance in the kitchen — anything that brings you back to life.

So off I went to play. No expectations. Just me, my clubs, a group of gals that bring me joy and the hope that I’d make more contact with the ball than the turf.

And you know what? I played pretty well.

Not “should I go Pro?” well, but solid. And the difference this time was mindset.

Instead of overthinking every swing or comparing myself to people who have their own monogrammed club sets, I just focused on my game. I gave myself permission to reset after each hole. No spiralling. No self-criticism. Just “okay, next one.”

That approach? It worked. Not just for the scorecard, but for my sanity.

Golf is such a mental game. You can go in confident, but your first tee shot lands 3 inches from the tee and you have to take a penalty shot… or you’re letting someone else’s mood throw you off. Whether they’re playing the game of their life or dragging their feet wishing they’d never picked up a golf club, it can rattle you.

But that’s life too, isn’t it?

How often do we let someone else’s “bad round” affect our own?

Their energy, their attitude, their doubts — suddenly we’re playing defensively instead of trusting ourselves.

In both golf and life, the key is this:

Play your own game. Reset when you need to. And don’t let someone else’s noise throw you off your swing.

What does this have to do with wellness?

You don’t have to be a gym junkie or a salad-obsessed saint or even a golfer with a 2 handicap to make progress.

You just have to do something. Regularly. Consistently. Joyfully.

Maybe you only get to the gym once a week. Great.

Make it a non-negotiable date with yourself.

Then add a home stretch session. A walk around the block. Dance while you clean.

It doesn’t have to be intense — it just has to happen.

The same goes for food.

You don’t have to live off bone broth and willpower. You just need a routine. A rhythm. A system that supports your goals but still fits your lifestyle.

And yes, it’s okay to fall off the wagon — just don’t set up camp there.

Life gets busy. You’ll have days when you miss the workout, order takeaway, skip the mindfulness, or hit snooze on your goals. That’s not failure — that’s being human. What matters is what you do next.

Do you spiral, or do you reset?

Do you give up, or do you recalibrate?

Consistency > Perfection

Let’s throw away the all-or-nothing mindset and trade it in for something more sustainable.

Consistency over perfection.

Effort over excuses.

A good-enough week over a perfect plan that never makes it past Monday.

In my programs, we focus on this all the time — not just in theory, but in practice.

We build routines that work for your actual life. We plan for the chaos. We reset when we need to.

And we laugh along the way, because wellness shouldn’t be a punishment.

And let’s not forget: you’re allowed to enjoy your life. You’re allowed to have fun.

You don’t need permission to go outside, have a round of golf, or do something purely for the joy of it.

Sometimes that’s exactly what you need to refuel for everything else.

Final Thought

If you’ve been feeling a little off lately — scattered, overcommitted, or guilty for not “doing more” — maybe you just need your own version of Sunday golf.

Whatever that looks like for you:

A walk. A yoga flow. A meal you cook with love. A nap without apology.

Reset. Refocus. And keep playing your game.

Because showing up for your health — even just once a week — is enough to move the needle when done consistently. And when you start stacking those wins, everything shifts.

And remember, don’t let someone else’s game affect yours — whether they’re having the round of their life or wish they’d never picked up a club. Wellness (like golf) is a mental sport. Protect your peace, keep your focus, and always come back to you.

If you’re ready for that kind of rhythm — the kind that gives you your version of balance, progress, and joy — I’d love to show you what’s possible.

Let’s chat and find the right plan for where you’re at right now.

You can book a discovery call here, or take a peek at the current programs and resources available inside the LiveThrive365 hub.

Till Next Time

Live.Thrive.365

Marlene

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