Perseverance in Occupational Therapy: What Does It Really Mean To Persevere?
At Balanced Living OT, perseverance isn’t just a word - it’s about daily practice.
Whether it’s learning to walk again after a stroke, rebuilding confidence after a fall, or finding new ways to stay independent, perseverance fuels every step forward.
Occupational Therapy is built on the belief that progress happens with patience, creativity, and unwavering determination. It’s not about instant results - it’s about steady, meaningful growth over time. We meet every client exactly where they are, and we walk beside them, celebrating every victory - no matter how small - because those victories are the foundations of bigger dreams.
Perseverance isn’t always dramatic — it’s often quiet and steady.
In OT, perseverance shows up in the small wins: trying again after a touch session, practicing a simple task one more time, believing in progress even when it feels slow. It’s about showing up - and trying again, and again.
Healing isn’t linear - and that’s why perseverance matters.
Progress in OT doesn’t always follow a straight path. Some days are harder than others. Perseverance reminds us that setbacks are not failures - they’re part of the process.
Perseverance in OT is both personal and shared.
It’s not just the client persevering - it’s also the therapist, adapting and believing, walking beside them every step of the way.
Perseverance empowers independence.
Every small act of perseverance - standing a little longer, trying a new technique, practicing a skill - builds toward greater independence and confidence over time.
Celebrating perseverance builds momentum.
A big part of OT is recognizing and celebrating those moments of grit - because when people feel proud of their perseverance, they are more likely to keep pushing forward.
In honor of May and all the new beginnings it represents, we celebrate the perseverance it takes to reclaim strength, confidence, and independence. You are never alone in this journey - and every step forward matters. If you are a loved one needs support to keep moving forward, we’re here to help you build a path filled with strength, resilience, and hope.
xo,
Jaycee
