There is a saying that being persistent will ensure that you get your desired result, but being consistent will help you keep it. Being consistent in life will offer a broad range of benefits that can transform the arc of your future. If you are interested in learning more about the power of being consistent, keep on reading.
Maintain Momentum
The main struggle most people face when working towards consistency is momentum. Having an end goal is important, but focusing only on that goal can often lead to procrastination. Instead, focus on building momentum by making a habit of working towards that goal every day. For example, if you have a goal of losing 40 kilograms, focus on working out at least once a day. If you focus only on losing 40 Kilograms you will end up taking longer to reach your goal since you may not work towards it every day. Making a daily habit of working towards your goal builds momentum and supports consistency.
Boost Your Willpower
Working on being consistent will also increase your willpower. Find things in your personal or professional life that you can automate. We don’t mean by setting a machine to do your work, but rather something that you can repeat each day for the same results. For example, you can choose to eat the same breakfast each day or follow the same routine at the start of your work day. By removing decision-making in smaller areas of your life, you can increase your willpower and free up your mind to work on other things. Making smaller things automatic is also an easy way to build consistency.
Create A Measurement of Progress
One of the most important things about being consistent is that it allows you to measure your progress. When you work towards a goal or a result on a regular basis, being consistent will allow you to accurately track the results of your efforts over time. Understanding if a habit, method, or even a product will be effective takes time. The only way to measure effectiveness is by using or doing it habitually until you see results. Of course, there may be no results but that in itself is telling when you have been consistent with your habits. In general, it is a good idea to give something three to six months at the least to produce some form of results.