Real-life examples to inspire your own feel-good flow
This past week, one of my coaching clients and one of my yoga students each shared that they were feeling better—physically and mentally—thanks to the consistent efforts they’ve been making, whether daily or weekly.
Since it’s the last week of May’s Mental Health Awareness Month—though every month should prioritize mental wellbeing—it’s a good moment to remember that consistency is key when cultivating and maintaining physiological balance.
I’m not talking about big dramatic changes or hours of daily commitment. It’s just small, steady things that create positive shifts over time—they really do matter.
Real life examples
The student I mentioned told me that after a few months of just one 50-minute Yoga Core class per week with me, they noticed a significant difference in their posture and back pain—including feeling more centered and mindful.
The French say “ça fait du bien”—which translates directly as “it makes good,” but generally means “it feels good” 🙂
Meanwhile, my Mindfulness Coaching client shared that their daily commitment to simple but significant movement, nutrition, and mindfulness practices had put them in a good flow. As a result, they feel more physically and mentally balanced than they have in years—despite moments when a metaphorical stick has gotten stuck in their bike wheel spokes and forced them to pause.
This didn’t happen overnight. It’s taken time, experimentation, and a willingness to return to what works for them—even after the inevitable ebbs and flows of life.
Because while my teaching and coaching are designed to support mind-body stability and mobility, it was ultimately their intention—their choice to consistently show up, stay present, and make the most of our brief time together—that led to their meaningful progress.
Consistency and adaptability help
The common thread in both stories is a commitment to consistency—including accountability and adaptability—which creates an undercurrent that can carry someone throughout the rest of their life, no matter the obstacle.
Sometimes life got in the way of my student’s and client’s intentions—they couldn’t always attend, show up the way they wanted to, or maintain their desired regimen.
They never let this derail them permanently, though. Whether or not they were frustrated with or accepting of their circumstances—or a bit of both—they always got back on the horse / wagon / train / [name your preferred form of transportation].
P.S. “Falling off the wagon” doesn’t mean failure. It just means hitting a detour—whether by choice or circumstance. It’s just a blip in the human experience.
This can be so much easier said than done, by the way—sometimes life can be incredibly tough. We suffer, or we deeply feel the suffering of others. We get sick, lose a job, face grief, navigate difficult relationships, or just feel stuck in the mud.
But but but—if we consistently care for ourselves in simple yet incredibly effective ways, we’ll continue to reap the benefits physiologically. We construct a physical and emotional reserve—a well to draw from.
This means we’ll rebalance and rebound quicker if and when we do “fall off.”
We’ll learn how to adapt, move through emotions with more clarity and less reactivity, respond more calmly to stress, and stay more grounded in times of overwhelm—or at least return to a more balanced place without as much resistance.
We’re all different, so the consistent tools and practices that help us achieve equanimity are different for everyone—per my previous post on personalizing and modifying solutions to wellness practices that work best for you and your lifestyle.
Although I advocate for yoga and meditation from my personal and professional experience, they may not be the consistent practices that work best for you.
The issue isn’t which wellness practice you choose. It’s ignoring the practices that we know make us feel better, because neglecting our wellbeing will come to bite us in the butt eventually—physically, emotionally, and energetically.
Consistency also doesn’t guarantee 100% satisfaction or perfect mind-body health! For some, results seem instant; for others, it takes more time—days, weeks, months, years.
But again—when our mind-body wellness habits are consistent, we can more easily and readily jump back into our personal wellness pool. You’ll have something to return to and access when life gets chaotic or drives you nuts.
Final friendly reminders
“Peace doesn’t always come from peace; it comes from knowing how to be still in chaos… Sometimes we’re hoping that if we create a peaceful atmosphere, people will learn peace, and I don’t think that’s the case. I think it’s giving people the skills and tools to know how to be still in a chaotic atmosphere that creates peace.” —Jay Shetty
When things don’t feel peaceful or in flow, that is prime time to pause and listen to what our mind and body needs. Then we can compassionately respond and act accordingly—even if (especially when) we don’t want to.
If it feels hard but you know you’ll feel better after doing the thing, then do your best to do it—even if it’s the abbreviated version, a gentler version, or a modified version.
TL;DR
*I literally just figured out what TLDR means… lol do I live under a rock?
- Life happens—things ebb and flow.
- Do what you can to keep going.
- Consistency creates a steady baseline for physical, emotional, and mental health.
- Your wellness tools are always tucked away in your wellness tool belt—you can return to them over and over again and discern which one(s) are the most useful.
Let’s chat if you’re seeking accountability and consistency—intro calls are free.
What consistent practices help you balance your body and mind—or what would you like to practice more consistently?
Take good care,
S
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