# 390: When the Motivation Wears Off: How to Stay Consistent After the New Year High

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Podcast: [Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper](https://stenobird.com/podcast/empowering-women-in-real-estate-the-podcast-with-karen-cooper-23781)
Published: 2026-01-28T11:10:00+00:00
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## Resource

By the end of January, the excitement of a fresh start often fades—and for many women in real estate, consistency is the first thing to slip. In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast , Karen shares why motivation is unreliable and what actually creates sustainable success. Hustle and willpower only take you so far; clarity, realistic habits, and accountability are what carry you through the rest of the year. In this episode, you'll learn: Why motivation fades (and why that's completely normal) How overly complicated habits quietly sabotage consistency Why small, realistic actions compound over time How to reconnect with the why behind your goals Three forms of accountability that actually work If you're feeling behind, overwhelmed, or tempted to give up on the goals you set just weeks ago, this episode will help you reset without guilt and move forward with intention. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook . https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate We are 40,000 members strong and we want you to join us! And if you want to follow me on Instagram , that's where I'm having the most fun right now. https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/

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