That Boring Word Spelled CONSISTENCY

 

That oh-so-boring word spelled C-O-N-S-I-S-T-E-N-C-Y is a word I'm hard pressed to leverage.  WHY?  Because it seems one of the most used YET most boring word we can ever hear.  BUT hold on.  CONSISTENCY remains key for us to be dedicated and focused on our goals and for us to remain committed to a specific task OR habit.  CONSISTENCY is one of the most important factors WHEN achieving long-term success.  YES dude, CONSISTENCY is pegged for the long haul📘📙📗

WHETHER it means building routines OR habits, developing our skills OR even maintaining relationships, showing up regularly [WHETHER at the gym OR in church], it will very likely make a huge difference in our success and the success of those we serve, lead OR love. YES, CONSISTENCY is very key to turning goals into lasting habits in ourselves and others.  And it can be incredibly helpful for building habits, achieving our long-term goals OR creating systems that work in our living and working situations.  Think about HOW CONSISTENCY and routines work well in our classroom, office, homes OR communities.  How's the CONSISTENCY of students, workers et al💚💛💜

YES dude, CONSISTENCY is very much closely intertwined to accountability and even growth as the key pillars and foundations for our personal and even professional growth and development.  The more habitual routines become, the less mental energy it takes to maintain them.  And once we establish CONSISTENT routines, we can then direct our focus to other areas that need improvement and our attention.  SO HOW?  Tough question.  YES, we are always advised NOT to be aggressive.  Let's START SMALL, then crescendo.  While some people prefer to tiptoe into a new year like a mouse rather than to roar like a lion, it's tempting to aim for something big, those sweeping changes💧💧💧

True, it's tempting to aim for big, sweeping changes BUT CONSISTENCY is easier to maintain with small, manageable key changes  WHICH reminds me of the tale of the tortoise and the hare WHERE 'slow and steady' won the race.  YES, the tortoise represented patience and hard work WHILE the hare represented arrogance and carelessness.  The hare was so cocky that he decided to to take a nap before finishing the race💥💥💥

Our takeaway:  SO HOW?  Experts always remind us to create a routine by setting specific goals.  Vague resolutions like the 'healthier' OR 'get in shape' are hard to track.  Make goals clear and measurable so that progress can be observed  And if you hope to get in shape, then create a routine of lifting weights for 20 minutes every other day OR walking 30 minutes each day.  And if you want to be healthier, swap your chips for protein OR eat a fruit OR vegetable with every meal.  Lastly, let us track our progress.  And DON'T forget to celebrate even your 'small wins' as long as CONSISTENCY is embedded in your regimen😗😗😗