Your minimum standard

For most women, the difference between success and frustration comes down to one idea: having a structured “minimum standard week.”

We all love the idea of the “perfect week”—planned meals, well-timed workouts, great sleep, hydration on point, the house tidy and family and work humming along smoothly… but perfect weeks are rare.

Relying on any part of your life being perfect creates inconsistency.

Your minimum standard week is the opposite—it’s the version of your routine you commit to even when life gets messy.

These are the actions that keep you grounded when motivation is low or your schedule is packed or stress from issues with your kids, husband, work, etc. are high.

Think of it as your baseline. You likely brush your teeth every morning (if not, start that habit right now!) and you don’t even think about it. These other “standard habits are the same.

Maybe it’s two strength workouts instead of three or focusing on protein at each meal or committing to a daily walk no matter what.

These aren’t glamorous habits, but they’re the ones that keep your progress stable and prevent you from feeling like you’re constantly stopping and starting.

Minimum standards protect your momentum. When you learn how to maintain your floor, your ceiling automatically gets higher.

If you have trouble meeting your minimum exercise standard, it could be because you think you “should be able to do it on your own.” After all, there are free videos and apps if you don’t know what to do, but I know better because I’ve been coaching women for over 30 years!