If you are doing length checks monthly and from month to month you don’t notice a change, don’t get discouraged and give up, just stop doing length checks for a while!
Do something that encourages persistence like a protective styling challenge, or coconut oil* challenge or anything takes your mind off of anything negative and steers it in the direction of your goal.
On the flip side of things, if you have a setback, it really isn’t the end of the world, setbacks are opportunities to learn and know what your hair can and cannot tolerate. It is simply part of the process.
Walk Away From Your Hair
Alma shared with me once that when she is feeling frustrated with her hair, she puts it in a protective style until she misses it again and it really does work!
But do not walk away from it in an unhealthy manner. Do something with it that will still contribute to your goals and give you peace of mind as well. Oh and it helps to get a fly protective style, because it really makes you feel better when you see that you look great!
Other times it helps to just walk away for a minute to gather yourself and get some perspective. So what you are suffering from a bit of protein overload? Taking some time out will allow you to do your research and you will find out that this problem is easily fixable.
The point is just keep at it. It would only be appropriate to end this post with a quote from Calvin Coolidge:
Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated failures. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.
So, with that said, stay persistent with your goals, keep your eye on the prize and do not give up. There is a pot of gold on the other side, we promise.
What do you do when you are feeling blue about your hair?
Jaydee Kemmy says
oh my, i needed this! just been contemplating a relaxer!