Starting Again: Again and Again

Starting Again: Again and Again

We live in a world that glorifies consistency and discipline—but what about resilience? What about the quiet strength it takes to start again after stopping? Whether it’s your fitness journey, a creative pursuit, or a personal goal, starting over is not weakness—it’s wisdom wrapped in grace. 

Maybe you simply needed a rest. Whatever the reason, what matters most isn’t that you never stop—it’s that you keep returning to the start.

Give Yourself Grace

The thing is: stopping doesn’t mean failure. Press pause. Take a breath. Re-assess. Then press play.

On any journey, each Day 1 matters. The fact that you are willing to begin again is the proof that you’re still choosing yourself. That you still value the opportunity and it not only shows your efforts but your strength, your joy, your presence.

Your “new Day 1s” are not defeats. They’re declarations. Declarations that:

• I’m worth trying for.
• My body deserves movement, my mind deserves peace, my heart deserves encouragement.
• My support system reminds me I don’t do this alone—and that’s okay.

Why Restarting Is Better Than Giving Up

Persistence—not perfection—is the real prize.

Think of it like this:

• One continuous run of 365 days isn’t as meaningful if you quit on day 366 and never go back.
• But five separate stints of 60-90 days, each time hitting “Start” again, build a different kind of muscle: resilience.
• Each restart teaches you something: what works for you, what doesn’t, what you’ll commit to, and how you’ll adapt.

My Personal Antidote: My Exercise Journey

I’ve lived it. I’ve had stretches where I’m consistent—feeling strong, energized. Then life shifts (injury, busyness, self-doubt) and I hit the brakes. But every time I come back and say “Day 1,” something inside me says: good. Because coming back is proof. That I’m still choosing to try. That I haven’t given up on me.

I remind myself: it’s not just about the scale. It’s about my health, my mobility, my capacity to enjoy life, my ability to show up for others. My support system—the friends and family—helps me keep coming back. They remind me: you matter. Your body matters. Your journey is worth the effort.

It’s Okay to Start Over

Here’s what I want you to see: starting over doesn’t mean you’re behind you. Starting over means you are with you. It means you recognise that the journey is nonlinear. It means you respect yourself enough to try again.

If you’re reading this and thinking: “I’ve stopped. Maybe I’ll never get back to it.” — let me say this: You will. Because you already are. Every time you think about starting again, you are starting. Every small movement, every decision to choose action over stillness—it counts. 

If you’re tired of starting over, remember: you’re not starting from scratch—you’re starting from experience. Every restart is a wiser, stronger version of you stepping forward.

As one Bible verse says:

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 

Galatians 6:9 NIV

This speaks straight into what it feels like when you’re trying again, when you’re rebooting. The pain, the pause, the restart—they’re part of the process. They’re part of your story.

You’re Back on Day 1, Now What???

• Celebrate it: label it. Write “Day 1” in your planner. Take a screenshot. Acknowledge it. (I have sticky notes on the wall)
• Keep the goal bigger than the finish. Perhaps you’re working for change, to empower others, joy, self-respect.
• Lean on your support system. Let them cheer you. Tell them you’re back. Ask for accountability.
• Adjust your expectations. If you’ve been away, start small. Recognize your body’s changed, your rhythm’s changed—and that’s okay. Recognize your vision has changed and your purpose is more driven. 
• Remember: starting again isn’t a setback—it’s an act of courage.
• Take small steps and celebrate the small wins!!!

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If you have to start over—again and again—let that be the badge you wear with pride. Because it means you’re still in the game. You’re still showing up. You’re still saying: I matter. My health matters. My journey matters. This Blog matters. The Joy Spot is needed. This is my Joy Spot!!!

So today, if you’re at your Day 1: welcome. 

If you’re at Day 100: amazing. 

If you’re at Day 0: no problem—tomorrow is your Day 1. 

Keep walking. Keep breathing. Keep trying. Keep writing. Keep researching. Just Keep Going❤❤!

And through it all, give yourself grace. Because grace is the whisper that says: “It’s okay. Begin again.”

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