Consistency Matters

Sometimes when we focus on the end product and we don’t see the effort that went into it, it can be really easy to become discouraged, disillusioned, and never start. You may also be sitting with a different level of skills, privilege, and supports than others too. It’s important to take this into account and use your resources towards consistency in the way that fits you best. Overall, effort through consistency applied appropriately is what will allow you to reach your goals and consistent focus on that is part of that equation.

Be wary of motivation…

Motivation and the reliance on motivation can stall progress. Life happens in the middle of our goals and motivation simple may fade. If you are neurodivergent, this may be even more important to remember because motivation may be completely untapped, invisible, or altogether not really a thing. Approaching consistency through supports, discipline in using those supports, and benchmarks of accountability broken down into small tasks is much more digestible and can lead to achievable long-term success. 

Be wary of the big picture…

We often look at the big picture, the finish line, and the end goal…but in reality, goals are achieved in consistency that shows up daily, in small wins and tasks, in completely the little things over and over and over again. We often refer to these as habits. Habits can be taking time for yourself, learning to slow down to breathe, getting in a walk, prioritizing a nutrient dense meal, or clocking in workouts. It can be easy to see this when we think about saving up financial resources for something...you may not be able to purchase the thing right away, but over time, it may be possible so you keep putting away a little bit at a time until you can make the purchase. The same thing can apply to your mental and physical health, relationships, skills, and strengths too.

Bottom line…when you reach for consistency, you also reach for your goals and compounding small wins over time can be more sustainable and lead to better progress overall.