What it takes to be successful: Consistency & Motivation. Episode 127

I spent the last couple of weeks going through my email to identify where MOST people are running into the most trouble reaching their goals. The two words that jumped out at me most often were "motivation" and consistency".I started thinking about the process of creating consistency and motivation and how I could really help you hone those skills. Ultimately, there are no goals that are valuable without recurring consistency & motivation. This episode is all about What it takes to be successful: consistency & motivation. I start by sharing what is known as The Paradox of the Growing Heap or the Sorites Paradox. It goes like this: If ten coins are not enough to make a man rich, what if you add one coin? What if you add another? Finally, you will have to say that no one can be rich unless one coin can make him so. When it comes to success, we see our choices as that one, insignificant coin. We justify excuses and exceptions by telling ourselves that this one small choice or action doesn't matter. It's just one cookie.It's just a drink. It's just one day.But, if we shift our perspective to consider the growing heap, we understand that we have the opportunity to grow our heap or not. We have the opportunity to reinforce good habits or bad. In and of itself that one choice might not seem significant. But without that one choice, you can't accumulate the consistency you need for results. Here's the challenge I have for you: Get a large jar Every time you make a choice that moves you towards your goals, I want you to add one item to the jar. You can use a grain of rice, a dried bean or a coin. Every time you make a choice that moves you away from your goals, I want you to remove one item from your jar. Here's the theory behind that: we humans like to see immediate results. Unfortunately, with health & happiness, we often have to generate consistency before we'll ever see results. If we don't see an immediate return on our efforts, we'll often give up. Then we're sure to NEVER get there. This jar will be the visible, tangible representation of your efforts or lack thereof. Resources: Gretchen Rubin, Better than Before https://www.amazon.ca/Better-Than-Before-Mastering-Everyday/dp/B071ZQLBWR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2II1BECM08TNT&keywords=better+than+before+gretchen+rubin&qid=1667827503&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjM0IiwicXNhIjoiMC45NiIsInFzcCI6IjAuNjQifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=Gretchen+Rubin%2C+Better+than+Before+%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1Sonya Janisse, Design Your Life, Your Way... Getting Started Guidehttps://www.amazon.ca/Design-Your-Getting-Started-Guide/dp/B09WCQXV4P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1X49BEOFB14UJ&keywords=sonya+janisse&qid=1667827460&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjI5IiwicXNhIjoiMS4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjEuMDAifQ%3D%3D&s=audible&sprefix=sonya+janisse%2Caudible%2C96&sr=1-1-catcorrShare how it is going, email me at [email protected] Check-In Friday...https://youtu.be/M9KEsQVcnSc ~ Sonya  Sonya Janisse Design your Life, your way Accountability Coach  NLP, HWL, PTS Accountability Coach ~ I help you keep your promises to yourself. Taking your life from unbearable to unstoppable. xo Author, Podcaster, Certified Coach Fresh Approach Fitness, a Wellness Company [email protected] Www.freshapproachfitness.com