Being consistent on a daily basis can help or hinder your progress in life. On a daily basis, it helps if you eat well, drink water, sleep 7-8 hours, exercise for 20 minutes and go to the loo (1 & 2).
Missing any of these for a day would have an impact and you’d notice. Missing any of these for a week will start a decline.
Get consistent with the basics. Then you can go next level more sustainably.
There are many benefits to being consistent, measured and almost predictable. Likewise, there are many benefits to consistently playing your own game which might keep people guessing.
We are watching this play out in real time on the world stage right now. The uncertainty levels are high.
Consider how you feel around people with different personality traits. Are you confident? Do you feel safe or secure? Is it exciting?
What are you like? Which do you prefer?
Aim to go to bed at the same time each night. And definitely keep your alarm set for the same time each day.
Consistency has value. The value comes to both the body and mind.
Do this every day for this week. Then tell me how good it’s felt.
Getting started can be tough. Continuing can be even harder. But that is the work you need to do to succeed. Consistency is powerful both in terms of confidence and outcomes.
A consistent drip of water is enough to put a dent or hole in a rock over time. You may not get the result you want straight away, but over time the probability of reaching your goal increases.
You can see this with any goal you are aiming at. If you are consistent with the foods and drinks you consume, you can reduce or maintain your weight. Keeping to a daily and weekly exercise regime will work wonders to tone your body and improve your fitness.
The great feeling of seeing daily or weekly improvements also builds confidence. Inconsistent approaches return uncertain results. This in turn weakens your faith in the process. With a reduction in faith, you are less likely to continue to do the things you are supposed to do. This creates an unnecessary loss in confidence.
You see, the flywheel can work both ways. It can help you improve, gain confidence and flourish. However, the negative reinforcement can also accelerate your demise.
Consistency is powerful. Use it to your benefit.
