ABC's with Jenna Bee: Consistency

I will be consistent in the pursuit of my goals. 

Consistency is built in every action you take. When I wake up every morning, the first thing I do is make my bed. This may seem insignificant, but this daily ritual instills a sense of pride in my subconscious. That pride builds the confidence I have in myself, and encourages me to take on more throughout my day. 

Building positive habits through consistency creates a significant improvement in your life. But, how do you turn a commitment into a habit? Studies show that a morning routine is our strongest routine, which makes it the best place to incorporate our commitments. 

Five Tips for Consistency: 

1. Get clear on what commitments you want to achieve.
2. Write out why this is important to you.
3. Schedule your commitments!
4. Prepare to accomplish them the night before.
5. Take action!

How I Turned My Commitments Into Habits: 

• Every morning I want to:
• Make my bed 
• Exercise or move my body
• Meditate or pray
• Journal
• Say affirmations in the mirror

• I want to do these things because:
• When I make my bed, I start my day off with a small win. When I come home after a long day, I feel accomplished when I see my bed made nicely, even if I wasn’t able to accomplish anything else.
• I gain mental clarity after I exercise or even just go for a walk outside.
• When I meditate, I am able to alleviate anxiety. When I pray, I am able to acknowledge any worries I have
• I journal to get my thoughts and ideas out on paper and it gives me a sense of relief to get out of my head.
• I say affirmations in the mirror because it empowers me and allows me to feel a sense of confidence.
• When I neglect my morning routine, I notice a significant difference in my attitude and motivation. 

Each Sunday I plan out the week ahead, in order to schedule when I will accomplish my routine.

The night before, I set my alarm and focus on how good I feel after I complete my routine.

When you build consistency within your routines, you may not notice an immediate change; however, over time you will see how powerful each consistent action has become.

Ordinary things consistently done produce extraordinary results.