Joy Wasted with KB Dickey

Let me tell you something real: if you’ve got good habits in place right now, don’t lose them. I mean it. Hold on tight. Protect them like your peace. Because the energy it takes to rebuild them once they slip? Whew. Draining.

Getting back into a rhythm after falling off is not just about motivation—it’s about momentum. And momentum is hard to restart when you’ve been stuck in a cycle of “I’ll start Monday” for three months straight.

So if you’re doing something right—whether it’s waking up early, drinking your water, journaling, praying, working out, budgeting, whatever—keep going. Even if it’s not perfect. Even if it’s just a little bit each day. That consistency is gold.

Now, if you’re not in a good groove right now, don’t beat yourself up. Use that same energy you’ve been spending on bad habits to halt them. Replace them. But don’t try to flip your whole life overnight. That’s how burnout creeps in.

Work on one thing at a time. Make it sustainable. Make it stick. Then build from there.

This ain’t about perfection—it’s about progress. And progress feels good when it’s rooted in habits that serve you.

So yeah… protect your good habits. They’re hard to build, easy to lose, and powerful when they’re consistent.

Joy Junkie