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Tuesday, January 24, 2016

TITLE : THE POWER OF CONSISTENCY 6

Galatians 6:9 - "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap if we faint (remain consistent, persistent) not.

Consistency and discipline need to be part of overall strategy in growth & personal development. To truly change, grow, and become all that we came to be, we must be consistent.
Here are a few tips to help you stay consistent

Yesterday we considered #1 passion as a major key to consistency. It is easier to stick with the consistency program if you love what you do.

TIP #2 : Revise your concept of time.

The only time you have is RIGHT NOW. Later on, next week, next month, or next year is only a concept or thought in your mind. Tomorrow is not here, next week, month, or next year is not here. Right now is here. The point of power is always in the present moment and all the anxieties or worries about later on are not happening now. So let go of thinking, “I have to be disciplined and consistent all day, week, month, or year,” TO “I am disciplined in this moment. Right now is the only moment I need to pay attention to. I am only required to be consistent and disciplined in this moment.” Be in the NOW.

TIP #3 : SET GOALS & HAVE  A PLAN

The definition of a plan is: “A scheme, program, or method worked out beforehand for the accomplishment of a specific goal.” A plan is in place so that you don’t have to do the thinking before hand or in the moment. Preparation is consistency’s wonderful cousin! You must have a plan to be successful, even if it’s a daily plan.
It is imperative that you have a plan so that you know where to direct your actions, thoughts, effort, and time. It must be a plan that you want. It must be in line with your values and your hearts desire. The more emotionally invested you are in your plan, the more you will remain committed, the higher your chances are for success.

TIP #4 : DON'T WAIT FOR MOTIVATION

The whole motivation thing is a trap to prevent us from doing what we should do. Start by doing what you should do and the motivation will come to remain consistent.

When all else fails and the above tips do not work, then use the foolproof guide below to help you stay consistent.

If you are “not feeling like it”…do it any way.
If you are sad…do it any way.
If you are busy…do it any way.
If you are tired…do it any way.
If you are feeling good…do it any way.
If you are “too stressed”…do it any way.
If you are unmotivated…do it any way.
If you are on vacation…do it any way.
If you are unsure…do it any way.
If you find yourself making excuses…do it any way.

No matter what trust that you can and will stay consistent. Be patient one moment at a time. You are an amazing person with valuable gifts to offer the world, but first master the gift of giving the best to yourself- through being consistent with your hearts desire. Once you stay consistent with yourself, every thing else falls into place.

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