Consistency Helps Itself



I've said this before, and it's really something I think works. Not just for me, but I've seen it play out multiple times.

One of the reasons we're able to keep streaks is because consistency helps itself. If I've had a 30 day streak with my best friend, I wouldn't want to end it. So even if I don't feel like showing up one day, the thought that it all disappears if I don't keep it up is enough to make me continue. You get?

My roommate was showing me a 200 day streak she has with a friend of hers, and they even have a child together called "Meli." It was so cute and cool. She would seriously not go to bed without sending her streak partner a video because the fact that she has been consistent so far is enough to compel her to keep going, even on days she doesn't feel like it.

That's exactly how it was for me two days ago.

I had one of the most hectic days ever. I was exhausted and all I wanted to do was sleep. But I hadn't written my daily content. My brain was foggy and I was in no state of mind to write.

Did I still write? Absolutely.

Because not writing would mean killing a streak that has taken over two years of effort, discipline, and time to build. And nothing is more disappointing than allowing a single day of weakness to destroy something you've spent years building.

Dearest reader, knowing that consistency helps itself, what do you do with this information?

Simple.

If there's something you're working on, something you want to be consistent with, create a streak for it. Make yourself visibly accountable.

For me, I do this very simple thing. I like programming my environment. I place before my eyes the things I want to remember. So I draw a weekly calendar on paper, write the dates, and every day I achieve the goal attached to that streak, I tick it off.

And honestly, it feels really good.

Looking at the wall and seeing those ticks reminds me that I've been showing up. Sometimes, that's all I need on a day when I don't feel motivated to still show up for myself.

Because the truth is, you can't always ride on willpower. There's only so far willpower or excitement can take you. You need a system that keeps you grounded.

And a streak does exactly that with very little effort.




@favvy_Okwansđź–¤.

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