Consistency is a powerful tool that can impact personal and professional lives. Whether it is our daily habits, routine, work ethic, relationships, or pursuit of goals, consistency can be a key player.

Robert Cialdini,an American Psychologist, in his book Influence: Science and Practice, identifies six principles that influence human behavior,and two of them are commitment and consistency. It nudges people in building and developing habit to stick with goals. 

Consistency vs Motivation

Now that we are halfway past 2023, thinking about how many of us have stuck to our New Year’s resolutions is a great way to understand how consistency works. We tend to build goals of being healthier and wiser by starting some new, positive habit — a phenomenon known as the “fresh start effect”. A research-based user experience group explains this effect well. 

This “honeymoon” phase rarely lasts, though, for some. The gym traffic eventually slows, productivity and plans dwindle, and most of us, not all,  return to our basic routine.. It is motivation that pushes us to kickstart a new initiative with much enthusiasm but it is consistency that keeps us going. 

While practicing consistency and benefiting from compounding of daily healthy habits has no prescribed formula, there are molecular ways in which one can cultivate the skill of consistency. Here are some practical tips on how to build consistency:

Clear Goals

To start with, build clear and consistent goals which align with your vision and aspirations. Clearly define what you want to accomplish and break it down into smaller, actionable steps. It can be as simple as waking up early in the morning, fixing a sleep schedule or closing a project in a set time frame. 

When goals are well-defined and crafted, it is easier to stay focused and consistent in your efforts to achieve them.

Habit Formation

Consistency thrives on habits. Identify the habits that contribute to your goals and make a conscious effort to integrate them into your routine. Whether it’s reading, exercising, practicing a skill, or dedicating time for self-reflection, consistent daily efforts create a foundation for long-term success.

Overcoming productivity perfectionist mode

Consistency is not about perfectionism; it is about progress. Embrace the idea that small steps taken consistently over time can unlock significant milestones and opportunities. . Avoid being deterred by setbacks or obstacles along the way. Instead, focus on maintaining consistent effort and making incremental improvements.

Break through Procrastination

Consistency requires overcoming the allure of procrastination. Recognize the patterns and triggers that lead to procrastination and develop strategies to counteract them. Break tasks into smaller, manageable chunks and tackle them one at a time. Set deadlines and hold yourself accountable. By taking consistent action and avoiding unnecessary delays, you can overcome the grip of procrastination.

Adaptability

Adaptability is key driving force in today’s economy. Ability to adapt to different situations, job requirements in a consistent and sustainable manner, is a value add in personal and professional scenarios. Adaptation allows you to maintain consistent progress even in the face of changing circumstances.

Learning and Development trainings are one step in building consistent growth and opportunities for your teams to learn new skills, gain grip over industrial trends and increase efficacy in outputs.

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