Achievement requires consistency. The problem is, people struggle to be consistent for various reasons. Whether it is anxiety, other responsibilities, or lack of motivation, consistency can be difficult to maintain. However, it is not impossible, especially if you practice through various means. Here are 5 methods of maintaining consistency.
We have all been in the position
of feeling overwhelmed. Most of the
time, when a person feels overwhelmed, it is because they took on more than
they could handle. This is natural
because we believe, in order to succeed, we need to take on the entirety of a
project. Those who do this, however,
quickly realize the implications of their decisions. This, in turn, can make a person lose
interest. Therefore, one of the best
ways to remain consistent is to be realistic with your goals. Rather than take on the entire project, form
smaller goals that chip away at the main goal’s foundation. For example, instead of trying to write an
entire book, set a goal to write individual chapters. This way, the project becomes less daunting,
and you feel motivated to continue with each miniature accomplishment.
Impatience is a killer of consistency. The longer events take to
occur, the less interested people become, especially in today’s world. It seems as if everybody wants everything handed
to them instantaneously. Many do not
realize success takes time. “Rome was
not built in a day, but they were laying bricks every hour,” as John Heywood said. Basically, Rome was successful as a result of
years of construction, planning, and execution.
It was not random and certainly did not happen overnight. Think of Rome as your own goal and apply the
same logic. By coming to this
realization, it can increase one’s motivation to succeed. It is telling the person that consistency is
the key to reaching a goal no matter how long it takes. We need to remind ourselves that we will succeed
as long as we continue to put in the effort.
Patience is a virtue, and the sooner we realize this, the easier it will
be to be consistent.
5. Reward Yourself
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1. Relax & Avoid Overwhelming
Yourself
Anyone can create a plan of
action, but sticking to it can be difficult.
Often times, we overwhelm ourselves when we form a new goal. We believe all of our time should be spent on
this goal. Guilt kicks in when we relax
because we feel unproductive. However,
most people forget that rest and relaxation are part of the process. Without breaks, we can quickly burn out, lose
interest, and give up. In doing so, the
person has done exactly what they wanted to avoid. Consistency requires motivation and a
willingness to succeed. We cannot
maintain consistency by forcing ourselves to work on a single project in one
fell swoop.
Rest and relaxation allow us to
recharge, focus on something different, and reduce stress levels. After doing so, we can come back with a fresh
pair of eyes and work efficiently. Not
only that but also we will remain motivated while
continuing to have fun. When we are motivated,
we are more likely to remain consistent.
2. Be Realistic With Your Goals
We have all been in the position
of feeling overwhelmed. Most of the
time, when a person feels overwhelmed, it is because they took on more than
they could handle. This is natural
because we believe, in order to succeed, we need to take on the entirety of a
project. Those who do this, however,
quickly realize the implications of their decisions. This, in turn, can make a person lose
interest. Therefore, one of the best
ways to remain consistent is to be realistic with your goals. Rather than take on the entire project, form
smaller goals that chip away at the main goal’s foundation. For example, instead of trying to write an
entire book, set a goal to write individual chapters. This way, the project becomes less daunting,
and you feel motivated to continue with each miniature accomplishment.
3. Tell Others of Your Plans
It is difficult to be consistent
with your work when you are the only person who knows of it. Depending on the type of person you are, it
can be hard to be your own boss. You
determine the workload, and sometimes this lack of directive can cause laziness
and a lack of motivation. As a result,
our work suffers. To remedy this, it is
a good idea to tell others of your future goals and achievements. By doing so, you are putting yourself in a
position in which future decisions impact your character.
We do not want to be known as
lazy, dishonest, or quitters by our peers and loved ones. Rather, they should be proud of us for
working towards our goals and following through with what we say. Because of this, telling others of our plans increases
motivation and gives us more of an incentive to remain consistent.
4. Be Patient
Impatience is a killer of consistency. The longer events take to
occur, the less interested people become, especially in today’s world. It seems as if everybody wants everything handed
to them instantaneously. Many do not
realize success takes time. “Rome was
not built in a day, but they were laying bricks every hour,” as John Heywood said. Basically, Rome was successful as a result of
years of construction, planning, and execution.
It was not random and certainly did not happen overnight. Think of Rome as your own goal and apply the
same logic. By coming to this
realization, it can increase one’s motivation to succeed. It is telling the person that consistency is
the key to reaching a goal no matter how long it takes. We need to remind ourselves that we will succeed
as long as we continue to put in the effort.
Patience is a virtue, and the sooner we realize this, the easier it will
be to be consistent.5. Reward Yourself
Remember to reward yourself when
you accomplish something. Even if it is
a small achievement, such as going to the gym for the first time or writing
down notes for a book, that is progress.
Progression should be rewarded, not only because the person achieved
something, but because it gives them the motivation to continue. If you are rewarded for achieving small goals
in hopes of reaching a larger goal, you are more likely to remain consistent.
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