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This article was co-written by Klare Heston, LCSW. Klare Heston is a licensed independent clinical social worker in Ohio. She received her Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983.
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Consistency is a good quality that we need to build and maintain in our lives. To build this virtue, the key point is that you need to set and accomplish specific goals. Start by determining how consistently you want to live and work toward those goals. Gradually, as you become more consistent, try to stay motivated and live responsibly. During the process of building consistency, you may need to change your mindset to stay optimistic and productive.
Steps
Consistent practice
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Set specific and realistic goals. It will be difficult to stay consistent if you don’t have a clear idea of what you need to do. When embarking on something new, set simple, achievable goals and project certain results that you can measure. [1] X Research Source
- Start by defining what consistency means to you. Need to be consistent in maintaining your exercise routine? Want to achieve a higher quality of work? Or want to be a more reliable person in relationships?
- Once you’ve found your end goal, break it down into smaller steps to achieve it. For example, if you want to get in better shape, you can aim to exercise 5 days a week or sign up for a gym session.
- Think specifically. Instead of thinking, “I’ll definitely always cherish her,” think, “I’ll definitely say thank you when she washes the dishes, cooks dinner, or helps me with the housework.”
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Make a schedule for yourself. To-dos and promises can easily be piled up in the corner, but if you create a list, a plan or a timetable, you will always keep them under control. A schedule will help you understand what needs to be done in a day so you can get them done on time, and help you identify what you have time and don’t have time to do. [2] X Research Source
- Use a notebook or desktop calendar, or you can also download a calendar application, such as Google Calendar or Outlook, to your phone.
- Set a certain and realistic amount of time for each task. If you’re not sure how long it will take to complete a task, set aside some extra time.
- For bigger goals, like writing a book or losing weight, break them down into smaller steps and do them every day. For example, you can specify how many words to try to write each day, or design specific menus for each day’s meals.
- Don’t forget to include rest time in your schedule. On that day or that time, take a break and don’t plan anything else.
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Stick sticky notes around the house, at work, and on furniture. Sometimes it’s easy to forget about new goals, habits, commitments or promises, especially when we set them for ourselves. To remind yourself, leave messages for yourself in visible places. [3] X Research Sources
- Write goals on sticky notes and stick them on mirrors, computers, refrigerators, car dashboards, and notebooks.
- Put a piece of paper with your goals written on it in your purse, drawer, or bag.
- If you want to practice consistency on a daily basis, stick a sticky note on your phone, set an alarm, or use a reminder app to notify you when you need to get something done.
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Promise only when it is possible to deliver. Consistency is sometimes about making and keeping promises. However, when you promise too much, it is very likely that you will not deliver. Say no to requests that are too difficult for you. [4] X Research Sources
- For example, if you tell her that you’ll do half of the housework, make sure you have enough time after work to actually get the job done.
- Sometimes, you can also promise and negotiate in advance so you don’t appear to have broken a promise. For example, if someone asks you to help move house, you could say, “Well, I won’t be able to help you until 3pm, maybe I’ll be a little later. Is it okay?”
- You can also make a deal with yourself. If you know it’s impossible to write 10 pages a day for a new novel, make a promise to yourself that you’ll write at least a little each day.
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Reward yourself for completing something. If you accomplish your goal, reward yourself. Even small goals deserve small rewards, which will keep you motivated in the process of building consistency. [5] X Research Sources
- For example, if you finish work by 5 p.m. every day for a week, take an evening off, go to the movies, or treat yourself to a special dinner.
- If you’re training for a marathon and have hit your daily training goal, you can sign up for a 5km run to feel like you’ve succeeded.
- If your relationships have improved because you’ve been more consistent, that’s also a reward. You can be proud of yourself, invite your friends out to eat, or invite them over to your house for dinner.
Maintain steadfastness
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Try to move on even if you make a mistake. Even the most determined and most planned person sometimes can’t get everything done. Know that you will probably make mistakes and don’t blame yourself for it. [6] X Research Sources
- Just because you had to cancel an appointment, break a promise once, or let a deadline slip doesn’t mean you’re fickle. Sometimes, no matter how well planned, it is difficult for us to control the influence of external factors.
- Expect for delays and failures. If a publisher rejects your manuscript, find another place to submit it or check the manuscript and revise it.
- Consistent doesn’t mean perfect. If you miss a day without going to the gym or forget to read a bedtime story to your child, motivate yourself and start over the next day.
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Take time off to recharge. Being consistent doesn’t mean you have to work all the time. In fact, if you take time to rest, you will be more productive and not burn out. Schedule a break and don’t let other things get in the way. [7] X Research Sources
- For example, you might spend an hour every night reading, taking a shower, or watching TV. Do not work at this time
- Meditation is also a great way to rest your brain and calm yourself. Meditate for at least 5 minutes a day and gradually increase to 15 minutes at a time.
- Don’t sacrifice your personal time to do other things. For example, if you need to sleep in every Saturday morning, don’t promise her that you’ll get up early and go out to the garden to mow the lawn. Tell her that you’ll do this the other day or another time (and remember to keep that promise!).
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Use motivational tools to keep going even when you don’t want to try. When you feel tired or stressed, it’s easy to let go of your one-day goals, however, this will quickly derail you. If you’re feeling lazy or demoralized, try finding new sources of motivation. [8] X Research Sources
- Break down the rewards of the day to keep trying. For example, if you’re writing a long novel, give yourself a five-minute break every time you write a page or two.
- Remind yourself of your ultimate goals to be achieved. Tell yourself that if you want to achieve that goal, you need to complete this task. For example, instead of thinking, “I really don’t want to write these reports,” think, “Once I finish these reports, I’ll have time to do other things.” .
- If you’ve had a very tiring day, you can compromise yourself. For example, if you want to stick to a healthy diet but can’t cook, choose a salad instead of fast food.
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Take responsibility for yourself. To live consistently, you need to learn to admit if you’re not meeting your standards or goals. At times like these, reconsider whether your goal is realistic or what you need to do to improve it. [9] X Research Source
- Cross off completed tasks on a calendar or timetable. This will give you a sense of satisfaction and a real sense of how much you can get done in a day.
- Ask a friend, family member, mentor, or co-worker to be your companion. Ask them to check in once a week to see how you’re progressing and get a reminder if you haven’t been consistent.
- Don’t beat yourself up if you haven’t accomplished your goal. The important thing is that you always try to get it done and become more consistent.
Change mind
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Give yourself time to change. Every time you try to create a new habit for yourself, you should understand that you need time for it. Instead of completely changing your life with several new habits at once, give yourself time to form each appropriate habit. Think realistically about the results you will achieve over time. [10] X Research Source
- It usually takes about 3 weeks of consistently doing something for it to become a habit. Don’t do too much, start small and grow gradually.
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Set boundaries for personal promises and relationships. Boundaries make it easier to keep your promises because they define what you can do. Before taking on an assignment promise something, determine what you are willing and able to do and cannot do. [11] X Research Source
- For example, you can make it a rule that you won’t answer the phone while having dinner with your family. Tell your boss, co-workers, and friends about it and leave your phone in another room while eating.
- You can also set up criteria to ensure the quality of your work. For example, tell yourself that you’ll double-check the report before sending it to your boss. You need to allocate more time for this task so that the work is always of good quality.
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Build willpower. To form consistency, you need to have a strong will because being consistent means that you will continue to do it even if you don’t want to. To do that, you need to be really resilient. [12] X Research Source
- Avoid temptation. For example, if you want to stick to a healthy diet, make sure you have healthy food on hand to eat when you’re hungry, don’t leave fast food around.
- Burnout will make it easy to give up on the tasks that need to be done. Sleep at least 7-9 hours a night to stay healthy.
- Remind yourself of the long-term benefits every time you get discouraged. Re-read your list of goals to get inspired.
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Eliminate negative thoughts. Negative thinking is poison to willpower and perseverance. When you keep these thoughts in mind, you will not be able to stay consistent with your goals. [13] X Research Source
- Pay attention to thoughts that may interfere with you in the future. Wake up if you start thinking, “I can’t do this” or “I’m an idiot”.
- When you find yourself having such negative thoughts, try to change them, think in a more positive or neutral way. For example, when thinking, “I can’t do this”, try thinking, “I’ll try to practice so I can do it even though I’m not very good at this”.
- If you feel afraid of a task or goal, review them or the expected outcome, then break them down into smaller steps or promise to reward yourself when completed.
Advice
- Remember that you shouldn’t be “consistent” in general, think about specific things that you want to be consistent with, such as “I want to be consistent in the way I treat others,” or “I want to be consistent.” determined in the implementation of daily eating habits”.
- Sometimes, for example, when a loved one comes to visit or when you are sick, you may need to adjust your schedule and commitments accordingly. This is completely normal and give yourself permission to do so.
Warning
- Don’t beat yourself up if you sometimes find yourself indecisive. Remember, no one is perfect, with regular practice you will gradually become consistent with what you do.
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This article was co-written by Klare Heston, LCSW. Klare Heston is a licensed independent clinical social worker in Ohio. She received her Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983.
There are 12 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 10,124 times.
Consistency is a good quality that we need to build and maintain in our lives. To build this virtue, the key point is that you need to set and accomplish specific goals. Start by determining how consistently you want to live and work toward those goals. Gradually, as you become more consistent, try to stay motivated and live responsibly. During the process of building consistency, you may need to change your mindset to stay optimistic and productive.
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