The Power of Consistency: Stop chasing a life and start building one.

For many of us, life can feel like a never-ending race to achieve happiness and success. We're constantly chasing after something new, thinking it will finally make us feel fulfilled. The truth is, however, that real happiness and success come from consistency. When we make a habit of doing the right things day in and day out, we create the life we want. In this post, we'll explore the power of consistency and how it can help you stop chasing a life and start building one.

The first benefit of consistency is that it builds momentum. When you do something consistently, it becomes easier and easier to keep doing it. For example, if you make exercise a habit, going to the gym will become second nature. Once you've built up that momentum, it's easier to stay on track and maintain your progress. 

The second benefit of consistency is that it helps you develop discipline. When you commit to doing something every day, you develop mental toughness and self-control. These mental muscles will help you push through tough times and maintain your focus when things get tough. This is crucial if you want to achieve long-term success, as there will inevitably be obstacles in your way. 

Another benefit of consistency is that it helps you build trust. When you consistently deliver results, people start to rely on you and trust you. This applies not just to work, but to personal relationships as well. Being consistent in your actions and words is a surefire way to build trust with those around you. 

Perhaps the most important benefit of consistency, though, is that it helps you build a life you can be proud of. When you consistently make good choices, you create a positive feedback loop. This leads to more success, which in turn leads to more positive choices. Eventually, this feedback loop becomes a self-sustaining cycle that drives you towards your goals. 

If you want to stop chasing a life and start building one, you need to embrace the power of consistency. Consistency builds momentum, develops discipline, builds trust, and helps you build a life you can be proud of. So instead of focusing on short-term gains, make a habit of doing the right things day in and day out. Your future self will thank you.

Disgruntled Couch Potato

 You know you're in trouble when you've scrolled through every genre on Netflix and still can't find something that piques your interest. It's like a game of Where's Waldo, except Waldo is a good TV show and he's nowhere to be found. And don't even get me started on the endless stream of mind-numbing reality shows that make me want to throw my remote at the screen. It's times like these that I wish TV networks would take a page out of The Bridgertons' book and adapt some of the amazing stories that are just collecting dust on bookshelves. After all, who wouldn't want to see the epic tale of romance novels brought to life on the small screen? Here's to hoping that one day soon, we'll be able to Netflix and chill with a good book-turned-TV-show.

I can’t fake sewing

I spent 4 hours today making Evelyn a lovey blanket. I don’t really know anything about sewing but every so often I get a wild hair and try to be crafty.  Being crafty gives me high anxiety!  It took me 7 days to talk myself into tackling the job and then I walked away from it several times today… even watching 4 episodes of suit’s in between getting it done. The things you do for a grandchild!

Sparking an Interest

I bought Danny a National Geographic magazine about dinosaurs today. It was filled with captivating pictures, historical facts, maps, and information about different species. Despite knowing that he can't read, I still gave it to him in hopes of catching his attention. At first, he declined the offer, but as soon as I opened it up and showed him what was inside, he eagerly took the book. He started flipping through the pages, asking me questions and pointing out things he recognized. However, when his mom said it was time to leave he looked at me and asked if he could take the book home because he wasn't finished with it yet.  When he walked out, he had the magazine tucked safely under the same arm he was carrying his stuffed dinosaur in. 

The moral of this story is that in today's society, where video games and TV shows dominate, many kids lack a love for reading. However, by introducing books on subjects that truly interest them, we can spark a love for reading in them.

Don’t let me go out looking like a wuss!!

I hope when I inevitably choke to death on one of these gummy bears people just say I was killed by bears and leave it at that.