James LimExecution & Direction Coach for Ambitious Overthinkers

If you struggle with consistency, listen up!

Name: If you struggle with consistency, listen up!
Uploaded: 2021-02-26T18:39:18+00:00
Duration: 30 s
Channel: James Lim
Description: A short YouTube motivational monologue advising people who struggle with consistency to plan for low-motivation days: prioritize showing up when you…

26 Feb 2021 · 1 min

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A short YouTube motivational monologue advising people who struggle with consistency to plan for low-motivation days: prioritize showing up when you least want to, combine that attitude with very small goals, and use tiny actions (e.g., step outside for a short walk) to trigger momentum and maintain habit progress.

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If you struggle with consistency. Listen up. It's easy to do things when we're motivated. We say to ourselves, if I can keep this up, I've got it. But this is a trap. We go through cycles of motivation regardless of the goal, and we need to account for the low swings. This is what we underestimate. We will have days when we can't be bothered and we feel demotivated. So what can you do? Focus your efforts on showing up when you least want to. Combine this with small goals and it can be the start of some serious momentum. If you can't face that three mile daily walk you promised yourself, just leave the house, step outside by some fresh air and walk a little. Show up for yourself.