Achieve Goals in Life Through Consistency

The habit of consistency is, to many, a boring concept. It seems to lack excitement. However, in reality, it is just the opposite, it has in fact been proven to be the key driver to success and the most guaranteed way to ensure that you achieve goals in life.
Yes, consistency can at first appear to a rather boring concept. By definition, consistency means repeating the same behaviours and habits over and over again. Being consistent means that instead of carrying out regular tasks randomly, train yourself to the task until it just becomes routine. For example, getting up an hour a day and going jogging.
Habit is powerful. If you get into a habit of doing something consistently for 30 days, then it just becomes part of your routine. It is no longer a task that you must to force yourself to do. Break the habit and you have to start over again.
Once you start getting into the habit mindset, you can apply it to other parts of your life and business. You may, for instance, decide to start a blog. After the initial enthusiasm has waned and you start posting more and more infrequently, then your plan will fail.  Only through consistent actions can you succeed.
When emailing to a list of subscribers, you will not see any sales until you have delivered at least seven email messages. Most would be entrepreneurs just don’t have the discipline or patience to get anywhere near to sending out anything approaching seven messages. How can they expect to be taken seriously and gain the trust of the people that they are trying to cultivate!
All goal require consistent effort. The likes of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal didn’t get where they are today by sheer talent. Their status in the tennis world is a direct result of them training day after day for many years.
The same goes for team sports, Successful teams don’t just show up without a plan and just get lucky and win week after week. Rather they practice and train together until the team builds a habit, this habit gives them consistency.
People who go on a diet and succeed in losing weight do it through consistent habit, day in, day out they follow their diet plan. To deviate from this consistent plan will mean that the diet fails. But the longer they stick to the plan, the further developed and easier the habit becomes.
A useful tip which has a great impact on forming consistent habit is to plan ahead. You may decide that you want to get fit and that you will go to the gym every day. This is great, but it’s not really a plan, more an idea. In order to ensure that you follow the plan. Don’t go to bed and in the morning decide if you feel like getting out of bed, or maybe leave the gym until after work. This will be a plan that won’t even get off the ground.
You should instead, before going to bed, write down exactly what you are going to do. Decide what time you are going to get out of bed. What time you are going to leave for the gym. What you are going to do when you get there and how long you are going to do it. Putting a plan down onto paper solidifies it, it makes it real, it makes it actionable.
Whatever your plan, make sure you follow it and keep following it, don’t find excuses why you can’t. By doing this, being consistent, you will slowly but surely be able to achieve your goals.
 

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Further Recommended Reading

The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business” by Charles Duhigg

The Power of Habit is a fascinating exploration of the science of habits and how they shape our behavior. Drawing on a wide range of research, including neuroscience and psychology, Duhigg examines how habits are formed, how they can be changed, and how they impact our lives. 

One of the key takeaways from this book is the importance of understanding the cues and rewards that drive our habits in order to effectively change them. Duhigg’s engaging writing style and use of real-world examples make this book an enjoyable and informative read for anyone looking to better understand the role that habits play in their lives.

Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals” by Michael Hyatt

Your Best Year Ever is a comprehensive guide to setting and achieving meaningful goals, offering a clear and concise framework for creating a vision, setting goals, and developing a plan of action. The author also offers practical advice on how to overcome common obstacles to achieving goals, such as fear of failure and lack of focus.

The book is well-organized and easy to follow, with actionable steps that can be applied to a wide range of goals. The author’s engaging writing style and use of real-world examples make this book an enjoyable and informative read that is sure to inspire readers to take action and achieve their goals. 

“Goals!: How to Get Everything You Want — Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible” by Brian Tracy

Goals! is a practical guide to setting and achieving goals. Tracy offers a clear and concise framework for creating a vision, setting goals, and developing a plan of action. One of the standout features of this book is the emphasis on creating goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). 

Tracy’s writing style is engaging and motivational, with real-world examples that illustrate the power of goal-setting. The book is well-organized and easy to follow, with actionable steps that can be applied to a wide range of goals. Overall, “Goals!” is an excellent resource for anyone looking to set and achieve meaningful goals in their personal or professional life. 

The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan

Gary Keller and Jay Papasan teach us that by focusing on one thing, we can achieve incredible success in our work and personal lives. The book is full of practical advice and examples of successful people who have embraced this philosophy, including Warren Buffett and Steve Jobs. 

The authors emphasize the importance of prioritization and focus, and provide readers with a roadmap for identifying their “one thing” and making it a priority in their lives.

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck

This book introduces the concept of a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset, which can help readers cultivate self-confidence by embracing challenges and learning from failure. Carol provides inspiring stories and research on the power of mindset in achieving success, and offers practical advice on how to develop a growth mindset. 

Available as a book or audio CD, this title includes practical exercises for developing self-confidence and a growth mindset. Overall, this book is a great resource for anyone looking to improve their self-confidence and achieve their goals.

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

James provides actionable advice on how to build good habits and break bad ones, which can help boost your self-confidence by making positive changes in your life. The author breaks down the science of habit formation and provides practical strategies for creating and maintaining habits that can help you achieve your goals.

The book is well-researched and easy to read, and includes inspiring stories and examples of people who have transformed their lives through the power of habit. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their self-confidence and build a more fulfilling life.

The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success by Darren Hardy

In “The Compound Effect,” Darren Hardy explores the power of small habits and how they can compound over time to create significant results. The book is filled with practical advice on how to develop positive habits, including setting goals, creating a daily routine, and tracking progress.

Hardy’s writing is straightforward and easy to understand, making it an excellent resource for anyone looking to make meaningful changes in their life. Overall, “The Compound Effect” is a must-read for anyone looking to achieve success in any area of their life.