consistency leads to success, not perfection

The ambition to strive for perfection is perfectly natural and understandable, but it may not have the desired result. Ironically, holding out for perfection can set you up for failure through setting unreachable expectations for yourself, as well as discrediting your genuine accomplishments. Instead of perfection, aim for consistency to ensure that you make constant progress towards your goals.

Failure is to be welcomed, not feared

No matter what goal you’re striving for, showing up to work towards it is the absolute first step towards accomplishing it. At the same time, you want to take pride in what you do and put in your best effort. The key is to look at both success and failure as two roads to the same end — when you succeed, examine what went well, and when you miss a day, try to determine what led to it.  Over time, you will learn and gradually improve your progress. Sometimes, one failure can teach more than a hundred successes, and aiming for utter perfection robs you of those learning experiences.

How to measure and improve consistency

Although every situation is different, there are several methods you can use to determine what level of consistency you are at, and how to improve it.

• Keep a daily log of your attempts to help visualize how consistent you are not only in the recent past, but over prior months and years. This can help you identify trends and make adjustments.
• Set goals that are SMART – specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-based. For example, if your goal is to exercise more, don’t say, “I want to lose weight” or “I want to be more fit” but rather “I want to go to the gym at least three times a week over the next three months.”
• Give yourself credit and put yourself in the right frame of mind. Don’t dwell on “I failed once this week”, but rather, “I succeeded six times this week.”

Use the simple rule of thumb that if you are doing something more often than not, you are most assuredly heading in the right direction and should keep it up!

FIGURE OUT WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE FOR YOU WITH THERAPY FOR WOMEN IN MANHATTAN & BROOKLYN

The truth is, there’s no single or one-size-fits-all definition of success. Everyone has a different idea of what they want their life to look like. That is why it’s important to get clear on what that looks like for you. Once you have a better understanding of yourself and your values, you can start designing your life based on the things that are most important to you. 

Therapy for women in Manhattan and Brooklyn is a great way to figure out what success looks like for you. At Manhattan Wellness, we will provide you with a safe space to explore your feelings and goals. So you can find clarity on what you want for yourself. We will pair your vulnerability with our empathy and encouragement. Then together we will uncover the key elements that will take you from where you are now to where you want to be. If you are ready to make the changes you want in your life:

1. Submit a Contact Form or Email Us at hello@manhattanwellness.org
2. Learn More About Our Team of Female Therapists and Our Areas of Expertise
3. Let’s Talk About How We Can Help You Feel Empowered & Ready To Take The Next Step. 

We believe that you have the power within yourself to make the changes you want and find your version of success. Our female therapists are here to support you in navigating this journey. Allowing you to reclaim your identity and take control of your life. Thus allowing you to create the future you’ve been dreaming of.

OTHER THERAPY SERVICES AT MANHATTAN WELLNESS IN NEW YORK

At Manhattan Wellness, our therapists are here to support you in navigating this journey and reclaiming your identity. So you can take control of your life and create the future you’ve been dreaming of. This is why we offer a variety of services to ensure you get the support, care, and guidance necessary. The therapy services we offer are Therapy for Maternal Mental Health, Self-Esteem Counseling, and Anxiety Treatment. Along with Dating/Relationship Counseling, Counseling for College Students, and more. Feel as if you are not living the life you deserve? Let’s talk about it.