Why “Starting Over” Wasn’t the Answer

I used to treat Mondays like magic restarts. But I didn’t need another “Day One.” I needed a way to keep going.

MINDSET & MOTIVATION

Soft Life Slim

9/17/20251 min read

white teacup pink flowers and notebook on Monday morning desk symbolizing the cycle of fresh starts
white teacup pink flowers and notebook on Monday morning desk symbolizing the cycle of fresh starts

The Exhaustion of Starting Over

New week. New notebook. New promises. By Wednesday, I was “off track” again. Then I’d wait for the next Monday to wipe the slate clean.

I thought I lacked willpower, but really, I was stuck in a restart cycle that never let me build momentum.

The Aha Moment That Changed Everything

The breakthrough was realizing that starting over wasn’t the answer. Continuing was. Even if it wasn’t perfect. Even if it was messy. Progress came when I stopped erasing everything and just kept moving forward.

The Reset That Actually Helped Me

  • Morning boost: Yerba Mate for steady energy

  • Staying full: Collagen + MCT powder in my drinks

  • Night anchor: Journaling as my non-negotiable reset

These weren’t punishments or “do-overs.” They were small rhythms that carried me through, no matter what day it was.

Your Reflection

What if this time, you didn’t “start over”? What if you just… continued?

Your Next Step

Inside my Soft Reset Guide, I share the exact tools and shifts that helped me step out of the Monday cycle and into habits that finally lasted.

👉 [Download the Soft Reset Guide Here]