Getting Back on Track: Overcoming the Struggles of Staying Consistent
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If you’ve been following my journey of building ApostleTimes.com, you’ll know I’m all about sharing the highs and lows. And this post? Well, it's all about the struggle—staying consistent.
Building a blog, especially one rooted in faith like ApostleTimes, is a marathon, not a sprint. And sometimes, even with the best intentions, we fall off track. Life gets in the way, and the routines that once seemed so easy to follow suddenly feel like they’ve slipped through our fingers.
But here’s the thing: I’m learning that consistency doesn’t mean perfection. It means finding your rhythm, even if you stumble along the way. And right now, I’m all about picking myself back up and refocusing on my goals.
The Struggle is Real
Over the past few weeks, I’ll admit it—I’ve fallen off the routine. The blog posts didn’t go up on schedule, the content strategy wasn’t executed as planned, and even my SEO work got a little neglected.
It’s easy to get discouraged when things don’t go according to plan. I had all these big ideas for ApostleTimes, and then…life happened. Between personal stuff, work, and just the sheer exhaustion of juggling a blog, it felt like I was constantly playing catch-up.
But here’s where the breakthrough came: it’s okay to fall off track. What matters is getting back up.
Why Consistency Matters (Even When It Feels Impossible)
When you're building something from scratch—especially a blog or a website—it’s easy to think that every missed day is a step backward. But, here’s the truth: consistency is about progress, not perfection.
When I started ApostleTimes, I set clear goals for content creation, SEO, and marketing. But what I didn’t account for was the reality of balancing a side project with life’s demands. I had to learn that it’s okay to adjust my expectations and give myself grace when things don’t go perfectly.
Here’s what I’m focusing on now:
Small, Manageable Goals: Instead of trying to create a week’s worth of content in one sitting, I’m breaking it down into bite-sized tasks. A blog post a day? Maybe a bit much for now. But a post every other day? Totally doable.
Revisiting the Routine: Sometimes it’s not about pushing harder, but getting smarter. I’m refining my content schedule, revisiting my social media strategy, and reminding myself why I started in the first place.
Giving Myself Grace: I’ve learned not to beat myself up over missed deadlines. The goal is forward momentum, not perfection. And faith, as we know, is all about trusting in God’s timing, not our own.
Getting Back Into the Groove
Now that I’ve acknowledged the struggle, I’m diving back in with a fresh perspective. Here’s how I’m doing it:
Rewriting My Routine: I’ve revisited my daily routine and adjusted it to be more realistic. I don’t need to push out a perfect post every day, but I do need to show up consistently.
Tracking Progress, Not Perfection: I’ve set clear, simple metrics for success—writing 2-3 blog posts a week, producing at least one social media post a day, and keeping up with SEO basics. Tracking these smaller wins helps keep me motivated.
Keeping the Faith: Faith is not just about prayer and attending Mass. It’s about trusting that my work has a purpose. When I get discouraged, I remind myself that this is all part of the journey. God’s plan is bigger than my setbacks.
The Takeaway
If you’ve ever fallen off your routine—whether it’s for your blog, business, or personal goals—know that you’re not alone. It’s easy to think that success is about never faltering, but in reality, success is about how you get back up after falling.
So, if you’ve found yourself in a similar place, remember this: Don’t give up. Take a step back, reset, and start again.
The journey isn’t always smooth, but it’s always worth it.
I’m back on track and ready to keep building ApostleTimes. I hope you’ll join me and stay along for the ride as I continue sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between.