Clarity, Consistency, and Courage: Your Guide to Showing Up on Purpose
- Cicely Simon
- Sep 18
- 2 min read
September always feels like a turning point. Whether you’re going back to work, school, or just back to reality after a long summer, you can feel that “new year” energy creeping in. But here’s the thing: Before you rush into the busy, what would it look like to pause and reset with intention?
Let’s ground ourselves in three key themes: clarity, consistency, and courage.
1. Clarity: Knowing What You Actually Want
It’s hard to move forward when you’re emotionally foggy. Clarity isn’t just about goals; it’s about alignment. It’s asking:
What season am I in emotionally?
What’s working for me right now?
What’s draining me, but I’m still saying yes to?
You don’t have to figure everything out today. But you do deserve a soft place to sort through what matters and what doesn’t anymore.
Try this journal prompt: “What is one thing I’m holding onto out of habit, not alignment?”
2. Consistency: Small Steps with Big Impact
Let’s get free from all-or-nothing thinking. Consistency doesn’t mean perfection. It means showing up even when it’s messy. Even when you feel like quitting. Even when progress is slow.
Try building tiny habits that support your mental wellness:
10-minute journaling before bed
One boundary a week
Saying “I need help” instead of struggling in silence
Consistency builds trust with yourself, and trust is the foundation of healing.
3. Courage: Choosing Yourself Loudly
It takes courage to:
Change direction
Speak your truth
Say no with your chest
Release who you used to be to embrace who you’re becoming
Courage isn’t loud; it’s often quiet and private. It’s honoring your needs, even when no one else claps. It’s healing out loud, when you were taught to suffer in silence (whewww, that was a word if I can say so myself).
Final Word:
You don’t have to “have it all together.” You just need to be honest with where you are and take the next aligned step. Let this month be your reset, your realignment, and your reminder that you are allowed to show up on purpose.
Need support getting clarity or courage in your real life? I’m currently accepting new clients at Dear Family Counseling and have self-guided tools that can help. You don’t have to do it alone.
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