Once a Month, For As Long As It Takes…

 At Least Once a Month, for As Long As It Takes

My name is Connie Ragen Green, and I project confidence wherever I go. I’m seen as a leader, in my community, as an online entrepreneur and marketer, and as an author of more than thirty books on a variety of topic in the marketing and personal development niches. It wasn’t always this way. Until I changed my life completely in 2006, I doubted myself in every way and believed I was simply not capable of improving my circumstances. Then I incorporated my strategy of taking time at least once a month, for as long as it takes, to make some serious shifts in my mindset.

I still remember the day I decided things had to change. It wasn’t dramatic or planned. It was an ordinary afternoon when I realized I couldn’t keep living with the same excuses and fears running my life. So, I made a simple promise to myself: once a month, for as long as it takes, I would do one thing that scared me, stretched me, or moved me closer to the life I wanted.

That small commitment became my turning point.
The first month, I attended a local business networking event—terrified, but determined to show up.
The next month, I joined a writing group, even though I was convinced my ideas weren’t good enough.
Later, I took an online marketing class, learned to build my first website, and began sharing what I knew.

None of it happened overnight. But those small, consistent steps built my confidence brick by brick. And each time I followed through, my old doubts lost their power.

Here’s the truth: you don’t need to overhaul your entire life in a weekend. You just need a rhythm of courage and consistency. Once a month, commit to doing one thing that your future self will thank you for — learning a new skill, reaching out to someone who inspires you, publishing that blog post, or simply believing that you can start again.

Transformation doesn’t come from big leaps; it comes from steady, intentional movement in the direction of your dreams. If you give yourself permission to grow — little by little, month by month — everything can change.

Once a Month, for As Long as It Takes

In those early days, I didn’t have a master plan or a vision board. I just knew I was tired of feeling stuck — tired of pretending I was satisfied when I wasn’t.

So, each month, I gave myself a new challenge. Some months were practical — learning how to manage money differently, waking up earlier, reading one book on mindset or business. Other months were more emotional — forgiving someone, letting go of a grudge, or simply speaking up for myself in a situation where I’d normally stay silent.

It was uncomfortable, and there were times I wanted to quit. But every small victory began to stack up, creating a quiet momentum that carried me forward.

After a few months, I noticed something powerful: I was no longer reacting to life — I was shaping it. My confidence wasn’t a performance anymore; it was becoming real.

And the same can happen for you.
You don’t need to know exactly where your path will lead — you just need to keep walking it. Decide that every 30 days, you’ll take one meaningful action in the direction of your growth.

• If you’ve been afraid to start an online business, spend one month learning the basics.

• If your confidence is low, dedicate a month to mastering one new skill that makes you proud.

• If you’re overwhelmed, take a month to simplify — clear your space, your mind, and your calendar.

Change compounds. Just as small daily habits build success, consistent monthly action rewires who you become. Over time, those “once a month” decisions create a life that looks nothing like the one you started with.

Looking back now, I realize that transformation isn’t a single moment of awakening — it’s a steady awakening over time. Month after month, year after year, I became the person I had once only hoped to be.

The secret was never speed or perfection. It was commitment.
I showed up for myself — once a month, for as long as it took.

There’s something beautiful about giving yourself that kind of grace. You don’t have to rush or compare yourself to anyone else’s timeline. You simply have to keep going. One new decision, one fresh start, one brave step at a time.

If you do that — if you keep moving forward no matter how small the step — the world will begin to shift in your favor. Opportunities appear. Confidence grows. And one day, you’ll look back and hardly recognize the person you used to be.

Start Today to Change Your Life Forever

So start today. Choose one thing you’ll do this month that moves you closer to the life you want. Then, next month, choose another. Keep doing it — once a month, for as long as it takes — and you’ll be amazed at how far you’ve come.

When I look back on my journey, I see that every meaningful change began with a single decision — a moment when I stopped waiting for the “right time” and simply began. Growth rarely feels glamorous in the moment. It’s often quiet, uncomfortable, and invisible to everyone but you.

But that’s where the real transformation happens — in the commitment to keep showing up.

If you remember nothing else from my story, remember this: you are always one small step away from a better chapter of your life. Be patient. Be consistent. Believe that you can.

Because once you begin — at least once a month, for as long as it takes — everything changes.

I’m bestselling USA Today and Wall Street Journal author Connie Ragen Green. My goal is to help at least a thousand people to reach six-figures and beyond with an online business for time freedom and passive income and to simplify your life. Come along with me, if you will and let us discover how we may further connect to achieve all of your dreams and goals. This is also why I want you to think about spending some quiet time, as long as it takes, to change your life in amazing ways. Perhaps my “Monthly Mentoring Program” is right for you.