The Art of Consistency

Today we are going to be talking about the art of consistency.

If you take nothing else out of this post, I want you to remember that consistency beats intensity every time. 

As humans we can get tricked into thinking that intensity is what is needed for results. Think Whole30, 75 Hard, Keto, committing to 5 days of working out, cutting out all sugar, or going from running 0 miles a week to saying you’re going to start running 5 miles a day. 

Intensity can produce faster results. You may lose 10-15 pounds in a month. You might shave 2 minutes off of your mile time. You might feel incredible. 

But if the inputs or actions are unsustainable, is the intensity really effective? 

Would you rather lose 1lb a week and never have to lose the weight again OR lose 15 pounds in a month but gain it back 3 months later? 

Most people are going to say 1lb a week. 

Would you rather have a running habit that lasts a month or a year? 

Would you rather make slow steps that transform your entire life OR become a different person for a month? 

These questions aren’t too hard to answer. 

But again and again we choose intensity over consistency. 

For me, it’s because consistency gets boring.

But it’s the people who can stay consistent the longest that win. 

This goes for all areas of life–marriage, friendships, work, business, weight loss, strength training, running, spiritual growth, all the things!

So how can we work towards becoming consistent women? How can we become people that show up even when the actions aren’t exciting any more? 

For me, there are 3 mindset strategies I use that I want to leave you with today: 

Start Small: When I want to make growth in an area, I think about what I can absolutely commit to. Be it 1 run a week, 1 social media post a week, 1 workout a week, 1 cup of veggies a day, etc. 

It doesn’t have to be 1…I am just saying to start small. Build momentum.

If you are a person that normally overcommits and then fails to follow through, I want you to make a goal that seems so small that it’s almost silly for you.

We want to start stacking wins. I want you to be able to achieve this goal every week. I see again + again where people develop an “eff it” mentality if they can’t achieve a goal. 

So let’s start with really small actions in the right direction. And then once you can achieve this week in + week out, you can turn up the intensity a little bit. 

But remember, the goal is consistency, not intensity. 

Forget about Perfection: If you ever did Whole30 you know that if you happened to have even just a bite of a brownie, your 30 days started over. Talk about perfection. This perfectionist mentality is setting you up for failure. 

When we are aiming for consistency over intensity, our goal goes from being perfect for a short amount of time to showing up every day and making steps towards becoming the people we want to be. 

On days that we don’t take the action steps we know we need to due to lack of planning, temptation, boredom, or lack of motivation–we reflect, learn, and move on. 

We are not women who throw in the towel and give up. We are women who learn + grow.

Reflect + Celebrate: Why do we celebrate everyone but ourselves? Why do we shout from the rooftops when our kids’ learn to roll over, ride a bike for the first time, make the honor roll, or get their first job–but when it comes to our own achievements, we just keep going.

You know what increases the likelihood of your consistency? Celebrating. Taking 5 minutes to journal about how proud you are of yourself. Making plans to celebrate with your spouse or a friend when you hit a milestone in your health journey. Giving yourself a spending budget for a new piece of clothing after you have been consistently showing up for a period of time. 

Take time to reflect + celebrate regularly. 

So to wrap this up, here’s a summary of what I want you to walk away thinking about: 

Consistency beats intensity every time. It’s not about quick fixes or perfection; it’s about showing up, day in and day out, even when it feels boring.

Start small and set goals that are so achievable, they feel almost silly. Build momentum with those wins, then turn up the intensity a little bit when you’re ready.

Forget perfection. When setbacks happen, reflect, learn, and keep going. Consistency isn’t about never messing up; it’s about not giving up.

And finally, don’t forget to reflect and celebrate your progress. Acknowledge your wins, no matter how small—they matter and so do you.

I hope after spending this time reading today you’re inspired to show up consistently in your own life, one small step at a time.