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🌸 The Art of Showing Up (Even When You Don’t Feel Like It)

ByKerenh Winklepop

A Heart-to-Heart on Consistency

By Kerenh Winklepop

Let’s be honest — motivation is a flaky friend.

Some days she’s right there, cheering you on with a latte in hand.

Other days? She ghosts you harder than your old situationship.

And yet… your goals are still tapping you on the shoulder. You still have dreams whispering, “Hey, remember me?” This is where the real magic begins, not in the big bursts of inspiration, but in the quiet, almost boring act of showing up for yourself.

💭 When Motivation Goes Missing (And the Guilt Creeps In)

You know that feeling, right? That deep sigh when you want to work on your blog, or finally start that digital product, but your brain says:

“Let’s scroll Pinterest and call it research. You’re too tired, darling.”

I’ve been there—far too often. After long workdays and mom-life chaos, showing up feels like climbing Mount Everest barefoot.

But here’s what I learned the hard way, and I truly want you to know this too:

Motivation doesn’t create momentum. Momentum creates motivation.

The more I showed up—even for just 10 minutes—the more energy I found. And on days I didn’t? My ideas stayed stuck in drafts… and sadly, so did my confidence.

As the author Louis L’Amour once wisely put it:

“I started walking and I never stopped. I never stopped because I realized that the act of writing is simply the act of walking, one foot in front of the other. It is a commitment of time, not an act of inspiration.”

It’s all about that simple, single step. The act of walking. The act of showing up.

🌱 The Gentle Power of “Micro-Action”

One thing motherhood (and blogging) has taught me is that life won’t wait for perfect timing.

So instead of chasing “big leaps,” I started focusing on micro-actions—those gentle, 10% moments that move you forward quietly, without the pressure.

  • Write one paragraph.
  • Design one Pinterest pin.
  • Reply to one email.
  • Read one inspiring post instead of five.

These little wins may not look glamorous, but they are your quiet superheroes. They compound. They’re like tiny drops of water—each one small, but together they carve valleys of beautiful change in your life.

🧘‍♀️ When You Show Up, You Build Trust With Yourself

This is the most crucial part. Every time you show up, even imperfectly, you send a signal to your deepest self:

“I can count on me.”

That’s how confidence truly grows—not through perfection, but through reliability. You start trusting that even when things get messy or motivation disappears, you won’t abandon yourself.

And honestly? That’s the kind of quiet, unshakable power most people completely underestimate.

☕ My Real-Life “Show Up Anyway” Days (Just for You)

I’m not sharing this to sound heroic; I’m sharing this because it’s real life.

  • I’ve written blog posts half-asleep with a child on my lap.
  • I’ve posted content while stirring soup.
  • I’ve drafted product outlines in traffic jams (thank you, voice notes).

Not glamorous, but real. Because showing up—in any form—always beats waiting for the perfect moment that never, ever comes.

💡 How to Make Showing Up Easier (A Gentle Framework)

Here’s what helped me stay consistent without burning out. Try one this week, okay?

  • Anchor your habit to something daily. (e.g., Write right after your morning tea, not “sometime today.” Give it a dedicated slot!)
  • Set a timer for 10 minutes. You’ll often keep going once you start, but if you don’t? That 10 minutes is a huge win.
  • Celebrate the start, not the finish. You did the hardest part—you began. Give yourself credit!
  • Track your wins. Tiny progress = visible proof you’re moving forward. You are making progress, promise.

💖 Remember This, Sweet Friend

You don’t have to do it all today. You just have to show up today.

Even 10 minutes of messy effort builds more than 10 days of overthinking.

And if all you managed was to open your laptop, jot down a line, or brainstorm a new pin idea—you’ve already won.

Because you didn’t quit. You showed up.

And that, my friend, is where every beautiful comeback and dream-chase begins.

📥 Free Tool to Keep the Momentum Going

If you’re ready to start showing up—gently but consistently—grab my 30-Minute Calm Block Planner.

It’s the exact system I use to stay calm, consistent, and creative (even when life is loud and the motivation is low).

👉 [Download the 30-Minute Calm Block Planner — Free! (Link Here)]

💫 Next up in this mini-series:
Once you’ve mastered the courage to show up (even on the messy days), the next step is learning how to make that small effort count.
Read the follow-up: “The Magic of 10% Effort: Smallest Wins, Biggest Impact.”

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