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Obsession
Another reason you could be struggling is that you keep obsessing over your streak of consistency, which constantly reminds you of what you’re trying to avoid and may push your mind towards it even more.
Try to avoid continuously dwelling on the past, and work on being more present in the current moment.
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Visualization
Envision the best case scenario and imagine how it would feel if you reached the goal or if you had a month, a year, five years, etc. of the consistency you desire. Write it down and take the time to really dwell on it.
After doing that, sit and visualize as if it already happened and you f...
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The Effects Of Visualization
Visualizing, especially repeatedly, will cause your subconscious to think as if what you want has already happened, which will cause you to carry out more conscious and subconscious actions towards consistency.
As you make progress, it will begin to further reinforce your self-image and co...
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A Negative Self-Image
If you subconsciously don’t believe in yourself, then you will unconsciously find yourself making decisions that align with that view and sabotage your progress.
This can be combatted through the process of visualization.
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Lack Of Responsibility
The harsh truth: You have to accept that everything that happens in your life is 100% your responsibility. You can’t control everything that happens to you, but you can control your reaction.
Learn to acknowledge your mistakes and not tolerate excuses.
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Why We Fail
There are several reasons for why we fail to achieve consistency:
- The Binge Fallacy.
- A Negative Self-Image.
- Obsession.
- Lack of responsibility.
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The Cycle
The effects of good habits are often only present after a period of consistency.
However, many of us find ourselves in a cycle that goes somewhat like this:
The Dopamine Spike - We become extremely motivated and feel compelled to start. However, this ...
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The Binge Fallacy
The idea that once you make a mistake, you might as well just go all out and get back on track later. This is extremely common when people are attempting to break bad habits.
This can eventually result in a complete loss of self-control related to the habit, as well as shame and ho...
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Here’s a summary of KennysFit’s video on how to improve your consistency when it comes to achieving goals.
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9. Get Out Of Your Head
Next time you’re having a conversation, see if you catch yourself thinking about what you’re going to say next rather than focusing on what the other person is saying. You may be surprised how often it happens.
Generally, being aware of this tendency is enough to improve it. But if you’re s...
Motivation And Meaning
There are stagnant periods in life, but you don’t have to remain stuck for long.
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Seinfeld’s “Don’t Break The Chain”
The challenge with consistency is that it’s quite difficult to sustain. One strategy incredibly useful is Seinfeld’s “Don’t Break The Chain,” whereby on the very days you show up to work toward your goal, you mark an X on your calendar. Your objective then becomes very simple: Do...
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