Consistency

“Consistency isn’t rocket science; it’s commitment.”

-Mattie James

It has been over two years since I posted on this site, so it is a perfect topic to come back to.

Writing has always been a soothing exercise for me. And even when I’m not posting, I’m writing. Once I owned the domain of http://www.LiberTeeLove.com, I was determined to only share that which would empower. And the only way to empower is to expose my weaknesses. That way I would be able to express how I aim to overcome them. This week, it’s consistency.  Hopefully, I will also be able to get some feedback on how others tackle being consistent in their day to day lives.

Firstly, why is consistency a practice that so many people find difficult to maintain (myself included)? I want to say it is because these days instant gratification is accessible at most avenues.  I also want to say it’s because we are in a world where distractions are thrown from every avenue.  But the fact of the matter is consistency and the commitment it takes to gain anything worthwhile, is challenging.  There are many 7, 21, 28 and 30 day challenges that promise change. But 30 days is not much compared to the span of our life. These challenges are just to kick start our commitment to these goals.  Do you still want it after the appointed time is over?  If so, you have to recommit yourself.  Be consistent.  Day to day life is an exercise in consistency.  To be consistent at anything worthwhile, we have to continually set goals and with them, (hard or soft) deadlines as we improve.  Though there are a few things on my list, I recently set guidelines to increase consistency with writing. These guidelines include completion and posting of original works both on this site and through my social media accounts.  It has not been a long run thus far but I have been reaching my goals.

I am a firm believer that our thoughts create our actions and our actions create our life in the physical realm; it is a process in perpetual motion.  When we are consistent at any task, we make it known to the world/ourselves/the Universe, that this thing that we do, is priority.  We aim to make it a part of our personal legacy.

What is currently a part of your legacy, and where would you like to see a change?  Think of all of the things you say you want, but can’t seem to find the time to achieve them.  Take note and literally write down these areas.  No matter the goal, it will require you to make a commitment to the process of change.  Reevaluate how important these things are to you.  This process may even give you the extra willpower required to take the first step.  The second step is knowing it’s possible.  Step three, commit to your challenge daily and be consistent.

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