The truth about consistency (and a little honesty from me)

Here’s a little honesty for you… I haven’t felt consistent lately.

It’s not something I talk about much, but arthritis in my hands has been flaring up. The cold temps don’t help, and sometimes I feel like my hands just can’t keep up with the speed of my brain. Text messages get left unread, ideas sit untyped, and I find myself frustrated - because that’s not me.

Coming back from a warm European summer into the last bite of winter here in Mudgee has made it even more apparent. My body feels the difference.

Now - you may not have even noticed it. From the outside, things probably look pretty consistent. That’s because I’ve built systems that help me show up, even when I can’t be “on” 100%:

• I batch content regularly

• I keep running lists of stories and ideas for newsletters

• I’ve brought a new wing-woman into my business

• I use systems (both at home and at work) to minimise repeat tasks

The truth is - as business owners, we’re often way harder on ourselves than we need to be. We push to “keep going,” even when our bodies or our minds are begging us to slow down. We measure ourselves against some invisible bar of consistency… when in reality, it’s the systems, the support, and the stories that keep things moving, not sheer grit alone.

So if you’ve been feeling like you’re “falling short” lately, maybe it’s not that at all. Maybe it’s just your body or your energy asking you to pause, reset, or build in a little more support.

That’s not failure. That’s smart.

Rebecca x

P.S. One of the best things I do with clients in mentoring and VIP Days is help build those systems - the ones that free up space, create consistency, and give you breathing room. If your business has been feeling heavy or hard, let’s chat about how to make it lighter (and a whole lot more fun).