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Consistent good habits get results
“Motivation gets you going and habit gets you there.”
- Zig Ziglar
Think of a personal goal or two you have fallen short on that you would still like to achieve. Maybe it is health, family or career related. You know you can achieve it if you just continue to put in the required effort. Sometimes all it takes is putting in a consistent effort to achieve the results we are looking for. It’s very common to give up on the desired goal we initially set out to achieve because we do not see the results we are looking for quick enough. This is where persistence pays off.
How bad we want it correlates to how disciplined we are willing to be to get it. If we want it bad enough, we have to stick with it. We must stick with it to reach our goal. Exercise is a typical example. We won’t see the results if we are not being consistent with our routine. We also know the results do not happen overnight, so it is important to put measures in place to ensure we stick with it. The key is to find what works best for you.
Setting up reminders and alerts on your phone or email calendar can be helpful. Post it notes, or some physical reminder in a prominent place, is another great way to keep you consistent with achieving your goals. I found one of the best ways to keep me sticking to my goals and being consistent with creating…
