Why Consistency Felt Impossible—Until I Stopped Relying on Memory

why consistency feels impossible

I never thought I was bad at behavior management. But I did notice that things felt chaotic—strategies weren’t sticking, and student behavior was all over the place. The real issue? I wasn’t consistent. And honestly, how could I be? We wear a hundred hats a day and plan every moment down to the second.

what helped me stay consistent

That’s why I built a behavior tracker that takes less than 60 seconds. Not because we need more to do, but because we need less—less remembering, less second-guessing, and less scrambling. Logging a quick note helped me stick to what I said I’d do.

consistency reveals what’s working

When I started tracking daily, patterns showed up. I could finally see which strategies made a difference—and which ones didn’t. That clarity gave me the confidence to keep going or to switch it up when needed.

it’s not on you—it’s the system

If you’ve felt frustrated, you’re not alone. It’s not a lack of effort, it’s a lack of tools that actually support the realities of teaching and leading.

proactive over reactive—always

Let’s not wait until an expulsion or suspension to start documenting. Real change happens in the small, consistent moments. That’s where the growth is—for us and for them.