I used to think that if I didn’t do something every single day, I was failing. If I missed a journaling session, skipped meditation, or took a rest day from working out, I’d guilt-trip myself into thinking I wasn’t committed. But here’s what I’ve learned: perfection isn’t necessary for progress—and, in fact, it often holds us back.

Once I stopped forcing myself into rigid routines and instead allowed flexibility, something unexpected happened—I actually did those things more often! Journaling, meditating, working out, doing yoga, and stretching became activities I looked forward to rather than chores I had to check off a list. The less I attached guilt to them, the more naturally they fit into my life.

Progress Over Perfection

• Doing something regularly, even if not daily, still brings results.
• Guilt and shame can create resistance—when I let go of them, I found joy in the process.
• Consistency doesn’t mean perfection; it means showing up when you can and making it count.

Since adopting this mindset, I’ve not only felt more accomplished, but I’ve also taken my journaling to a whole new level—I even created my own journal! If you’re interested, you can check it out and purchase a digital copy. The best part? You can customize it completely on Canva’s free version to make it your own.

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I’ve also included links to the most recent meditations I’ve been doing. Additionally, I’ve realized something deeper about myself—when I feel dismissed, I get annoyed because it brings up past experiences where I felt unheard. This has made me hesitant to share my feelings out of fear that I’d have to defend them. I no longer want to spend my energy that way, and recognizing this has been a powerful shift for me.

So if you’ve been beating yourself up for missing a day (or a few), take a deep breath and remember: you don’t have to do it every day for it to be effective. The journey is about progress, not perfection.