Consistency: The Key to Building Lasting Habits

Habits are formed when consistent action is taken.

If I want to learn a song, I must consistently practice it. Consistently, day after day. No Excuses.

To learn a new technique in Taekwondo, I must consistently practice it—consistently, day after day—without excuses.

If I want to get stronger, I move heavy things—consistently, day after day—without excuses.

If I want to get leaner, I must eat well—consistently, day after day—without excuses.

New habits do not come because you manifest them. They go because you work at them consistently. There is no magic number, i.e., 21 days, 60 days, etc. It is up to you and how consistently your practice it.

Pick one, get started, be consistent.

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Hydration Habit Tracker: The Key to Consistency and Wellness

When I try to form new habits, I find the only way to be successful is to record my actions. For example, I am trying to improve my hydration. Hydration is essential for promoting good health and preventing the destructive results of insufficient water to be in homeostasis. Being adequately hydrated reduces my “need” for coffee, especially when I experience an afternoon slump, and keeps my skin smooth and healthy. I struggled with consistency until I started measuring and recording how much water I drank daily. Once I began to do this, I was more likely to reach my daily goal and maintain proper hydration levels. I use a spreadsheet instead of an app because I can customize it to what I want. I now track all of the daily habits I am trying to develop. Once they become a habit, I no longer need to track them.

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#Stay Healthy, Stay Strong