Hey there, it’s Amber Boyd, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I’m excited to be back with another episode of Moments of Authenticity.

Today, I’m excited to dive into the topic of consistency over overcompensation.

Like many of you, I’ve experienced burnout from overcompensating for a task. This is especially true when it comes to health and fitness goals. I used to think that doing something in excess was the only way to achieve my goals, but I learned that it’s the little things we do consistently that make our progress sustainable.

Consistency doesn’t mean doing the same thing every day and expecting the same results. Instead, it means making space for doing a little bit of something consistently and having the energy, capacity, and grace to show up that way.

I encourage you to avoid overcompensating and focus on doing things little by little consistently. This approach will help you achieve your goals sustainably rather than overwhelming yourself and risking burnout.

Of course, staying consistent can be a challenge, especially when life throws us curveballs. That’s why it’s essential to be flexible and make space for what can’t be done on a given day or week.

Remember, it’s not about being perfect or rigid in our approach. It’s about finding ways to be consistent that work for us. Whether it’s working out, drinking enough water, or eating enough protein, let’s focus on doing things consistently, little by little. It may not be easy, but it’s worth it!

So, if you’re looking for some practical tips and insights on achieving your goals sustainably, be sure to tune in to this episode of Moments of Authenticity.

Timestamps:

• [00:02 ] Overcompensating leads to burnout and burnout.

  
  



• [02:36 ] The difference between doing the task and making it sustainable.

  
  



• [04:38 ] Staying consistent with goals can be challenging.

  
  



• [06:28 ] It’s important to provide yourself with grace and give yourself the permission to do something different.

  
  



• [08:19 ] Overcompensating can lead to burnout.

  
  



• [09:51 ] Meal prep doesn’t have to be complicated.

  
  



• [11:30 ] The importance of being consistent with your goals.

  
  



• [13: 15] Don’t shoot all over yourself. Take small steps.

  
  

Notable Quotes:

• “Consistency over overcompensation.”

  
  



• “It’s easy to think that doing something in abundance will help us reach our goals faster, but it’s actually the little things that we do consistently that make our progress sustainable.”

  
  



• “Consistency doesn’t necessarily mean doing the same thing every day and expecting the same results.”

  
  



• “It’s important to provide yourself with grace and give yourself the permission to do something different.”

  
  



• “Doing things little by little makes it sustainable.”

  
  



• “Overcompensating can lead to burnout.”

  
  



• “Let’s focus on doing things consistently little by little and avoid overcompensating, which can lead to burnout and giving up altogether.”

  
  

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