Many of my coaching clients have been focused on a similar issue over the past few weeks.
And because it keeps popping up everywhere, I’ve taken it as a sign that we need to do a deep dive into the topic for today’s podcast.
Because the truth is, I have a feeling lots of us are dealing with some version of the same issue.
And that issue is the struggle with follow-through.
But before we explore the challenges with follow-through, let’s first take a minute to talk about what the word follow-through even means.
What is Follow-through, anyway?
What is follow-through? What do I mean what I say follow-through?
Well, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, follow-through means “to press on in an activity or process especially to a conclusion.”
So in other words, follow-through is an action (or a set of actions) that you do in order to reach a conclusion, an end result, or a goal that you set for yourself.
Now, we follow-through with things all the time in our daily life.
We follow-through when we cook meals from start to finish. We follow-through when we get ready in the morning. Perhaps you follow-through on an evening routine each night.
In other words, we have a lot of behaviors that are ingrained habits, which, because we practice them so frequently, are easy to follow-through.
The obstacle comes when we want to follow through on a task or a goal that is especially challenging, unfamiliar, or new.
So, when we set a big goal for ourselves – whether that’s completing a project by a certain deadline, building your side hustle in the wee hours of the morning, losing a certain amount of weight, cooking meals at home every night, whatever it is that we find challenging – it’s in those moments that follow-through becomes more of a burden.
That’s when we start to struggle.
And the interesting thing is that oftentimes these are goals that we really want for ourselves.
We want to build that side hustle. We want to lose the weight. And we want to use our calendar regularly. But for whatever reason, we struggle to follow-through.
We struggle to maintain consistency.
We struggle to uncover the motivation we need to stick with it no matter what.
But why is that?
Why do we struggle to follow-through on the things that matter most to us? Why do we “drop the ball” on those big goals that we want to pursue?
Well, my friend, that is exactly what we explore in this week’s podcast. So be sure to check it out now!
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE!
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL DISCOVER…
- What’s holding you back when it comes to follow-through
- Common beliefs that we need to question
- My top 5 strategies to make follow-through a non-negotiable in your life
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QUESTION:
Do you ever struggle with follow-through? What is your top strategy to follow through on your plans? Let me know below!
Christa says
October 19, 2019 at 5:45 pmThis is such a relevant topic! For me, I Walsh’s have great plans and start out strong but it’s easy to find reasons why I abandon a project or constantly move change the timeline.
Paula says
October 19, 2019 at 8:03 pmYes! It’s so easy to get distracted by “shiny object syndrome” isn’t it?
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
October 19, 2019 at 4:09 pmI also struggle with follow-through but I’m working on it.
Paula says
October 19, 2019 at 8:03 pmI’m cheering you on!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
October 19, 2019 at 12:14 pmI look forward to listening in! I have trouble following through sometimes, but it’s usually things I want for myself rather than what I commit to with others. Either way, follow through is a good thing!
Paula says
October 19, 2019 at 8:03 pmYes! I think a lot of us struggle with following through on the commitments we’ve made to ourselves.
Aria | Blogs by Aria says
October 18, 2019 at 1:04 pmI do sometimes struggle with follow through, right now tho I have a renewed focus and have been working on consistency. One step at a time!
Paula says
October 18, 2019 at 6:32 pmThat’s fantastic, Aria!
Sharon says
October 17, 2019 at 9:17 pmI can come up with great ideas all day long, it’s putting them into action that can be the challenge. Great way to look at this problem differently!
Paula says
October 18, 2019 at 12:52 pmI am so glad to hear it!
Renee | The Good Hearted Woman says
October 17, 2019 at 5:00 pmThis is such an ongoing struggle. Follow through, for me, rests in my planner and lists. If I keep to them, I do great. If not, well….
Paula says
October 18, 2019 at 12:53 pmYes! I love using my planner to keep me on task, too 🙂
kara says
October 17, 2019 at 4:42 pmI’m excited to listen to the episode! I def struggle with always following through!
Paula says
October 18, 2019 at 12:53 pmI hope you find the strategies helpful!
Jordan | Read. Eat. Repeat. says
October 17, 2019 at 4:19 pmHold the phone – somehow I missed that you are podcasting now! That’s super cool, congrats!
Paula says
October 18, 2019 at 12:53 pmThank you! Yeah 🙂 I’m totally in love with it.
Haley Tabares says
October 17, 2019 at 4:08 pmI might have just found a new love for podcasts !! Keep them coming !!
Paula says
October 18, 2019 at 12:54 pmThank you, I will! 🙂
Clair Cook says
October 17, 2019 at 12:52 pmI can wait to listen to this podcast! I know I have said it before, but I struggle with consistency right now and finding that routine. This keeps me from following through with things that need to be done!
Paula says
October 18, 2019 at 12:54 pmI hope these strategies help 🙂
Rosemary says
October 16, 2019 at 10:36 pmSuch an important topic and one that makes a huge difference between success and failure. I am lucky not to struggle with follow-through, My issue is that I can get too narrow-focused on the end goal and miss interesting alternatives that are all around. I’ll be sure to listen to the podcast!
Paula says
October 18, 2019 at 12:54 pmI hope you enjoy it, Rosemary!
Amanda says
October 16, 2019 at 9:44 pmFollow through is definitely something I’m struggling with now that my holiday workload is starting to pile up. Definitely tuning in to the podcast!
Paula says
October 18, 2019 at 12:55 pmI hear you – when things get busier, it can certainly feel more challenging. I hope this episode helps!
Tami says
October 16, 2019 at 1:37 pmI have trouble with follow-through because of time restraints. I have my plan ready to go, but then something else needs my attention. I guess distraction is the right word for my inability to follow through sometimes.
Paula says
October 18, 2019 at 12:55 pmI hear that, Tami. When we have a lot of demands on our time from many different directions, that can provide an extra challenge.
Shayla Marie says
October 16, 2019 at 1:01 pmFollow through is always something I’m either good or bad at, it depends on the day and the activity!
Paula says
October 18, 2019 at 12:56 pmIt’s so interesting how it can fluctuate, isn’t it?
Marina says
October 16, 2019 at 3:19 amWill listen to this podcast with pleasure x
Paula says
October 16, 2019 at 12:40 pmEnjoy!
Marina says
October 18, 2019 at 4:18 amIt was definetely useful, thank you x
Paula says
October 18, 2019 at 12:52 pm🙌🙌🙌
Dani says
October 19, 2019 at 5:09 amThis is such a needed topic to talk about. I appreciate your insight and accountability.
Paula says
October 19, 2019 at 9:15 amI am so glad to hear it, Dani!
Charlene says
October 15, 2019 at 6:24 pmThis is such great information! Sometimes following through on our goals can be so difficult!
Paula says
October 16, 2019 at 12:40 pmThanks, Charlene! I’m glad you found it helpful 🙂
Nadalie Bardo says
October 15, 2019 at 3:32 pmGetting started can be hard, but showing up every day, that’s next level. Great tips for helping us follow through. Thanks!
Paula says
October 16, 2019 at 12:40 pmAbsolutely! Thanks, Nadalie 🙂
Nicole Hinrichs says
October 15, 2019 at 11:54 amThe follow-through is something that I have been struggling with lately but am working on. Thank you for these helpful tips, it will help me stay committed to my goals!
Paula says
October 16, 2019 at 12:40 pmI’m so glad to hear it, Nicole 🙂
Vicky says
October 15, 2019 at 10:39 amI agree, follow through can be a big issue when it comes to big goals. I have found that breaking those goals into small do-able steps really helps.
Paula says
October 15, 2019 at 11:23 amI agree! Such a great strategy, Vicky 🙂
Kileen says
October 14, 2019 at 11:20 pmIt can definitely be a challenge following through, but writing it in a planner helps out so much!!
Kileen
Paula says
October 15, 2019 at 11:23 amI totally agree, Kileen! 🙂
Sarah Althouse says
October 14, 2019 at 1:45 pmI definitely do struggle with follow through on certain tasks. My go-to is to write it in my planner and make it a priority!
Paula says
October 14, 2019 at 2:25 pmI love it! Writing it down and making it a non-negotiable is SUCH a great strategy 🙂