This is easier said than done. We all know that consistency is the key to success. We hear it all the time in different contexts – “practice makes perfect,” “one step in front of the other,” and so on.

Many people know that to get results they need to stay consistent and will go on their merry way. But I’m guessing that’s not why you stumbled across this page. You want to know how to implement consistency and crush your goals. 

I want to share with you the strategies that have helped me stay consistent and see results in my own life. So, let’s dive right into it!

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Consistency is the Key to Success: Follow These 8 Action Steps

Following these action steps will help you stay consistent with your goals. Consistency is the key to success, but it does take intentionality. Follow these steps to achieve your goals.

1. Know your “Why”

Having a strong “why” is the foundation for success. It’s what motivates you to continue. It’s what you fall back onto when things get tough. Your “why” can’t simply be, “I want to help people.” It needs to be stronger than this. When you are coming up with your why, it is best to find some quiet time. Search deeply for what is most important to you. Think about your morals and values.

2. Follow Good Habits

A great book to read is Atomic Habits by James Clear. In his book, the author mentions that many people often give up on their goals because they are not seeing immediate results. However, small daily habits will create massive long-term results.

An interesting analogy he gave in the book was a plane flying from Los Angeles to New York City. If the angle of the plane changes by just 3-degrees south will land in Washington D.C. It seems like such a small change at first, but in the long term, it makes a big difference. This can be with both positive and negative changes. The small things we are doing today whether good or bad will create compounding results in the long run.

3. Create a Plan – Consistency is the Key to Success

Use SMART Goals when coming up with a plan. That is goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-Sensitive. Have the end goal in mind, and work backward to come up with monthly, weekly, and daily tasks to get you to your goal. Write your goals down and revisit them frequently.

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4. Talk to Someone About Your Plans

When you tell someone about your plans, you are 1) more likely to go through with them; and 2) can have someone to keep you accountable. Be choosy with who you tell. Let this be someone you can count on to motivate and encourage you. I have made the mistake of telling the wrong people my plans in the past and received opinions that were unhelpful.

5. Use a Reward System

Make sure to use rewards that will align with your goals, and not make you regress. For instance, if you’re trying to lose weight, don’t celebrate with a fancy meal. Instead, celebrate with a fun activity. It is important to celebrate the small wins, not just the finished goal. This is especially important if you hit a plateau in your progress. Have an incentive to get you over that plateau and keep going.

5. Remove Any Known Barriers 

This can come in many forms. The barrier may be your own negative thinking that will take a shift in mindset. It may also be something physical, like removing certain foods (alcohol, junk food, etc.) from your home. Another example is notifications that pop up on your phone and distract you from your work. In this case, you might put your phone in another room while you finish an important task.

6. Prepare for When Challenges Come 

Inevitably, challenges will come in the process. These can be financial, physical, mental, etc. People can become discouraged by them if they are not prepared. This is a great time to look back at your “why.” When the challenges come, DON’T GIVE UP. Prepare for them, face them, and work through them. Ask for guidance if you need it. Think back to times when you faced challenges before and what got you through them.

7. Never Miss Twice

It is ok to miss going to the gym, making that number of sales calls, eating that junk food, or whatever goal you are trying to accomplish. Give yourself grace, but don’t do it again. Get back into it right away. A person who is not disciplined may fall back into the bad pattern again and think “what’s the point?” A disciplined person will find the motivation to get back on track again.

8. Revisit Your Plans Frequently

Look back at your plans and revisit your “why” often. You are your biggest motivator. Reaching your goals will take commitment and intentionality. Remember the feeling of when you were setting your goals in the first place.

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Below is a real example I am currently using to put these steps into practice and stay consistent.

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Consistency is the Key to Success – Final Thoughts

Now that you know consistency is the key to success and the steps to take. Staying consistent to your goals doesn’t need to be hard when you have a strong “why.” Always revisit your “why” when you get off track. Having an accountability partner, like a mentor, friend, or coach will help you stay on track.