Why Consistency Feels So Hard — and How to Make It Easier
Being consistent and following through — even when we know what needs to happen — can feel really difficult for most of us (including me).
Our brains naturally resist doing the same thing in a specific, structured way — until it becomes familiar.
Think about driving: when you first learned, you had to consciously remember every little thing. Now, you pull up to a robot and instinctively know what to do.
That’s what consistency really is — something that becomes automatic through repetition.
At first, your brain will fight it.
It will try to distract you, argue with you, and make you believe you’re not capable of sticking with it. But what we’re really doing through things like the 6-Week Challenge or the Consistency Blueprint is creating a new kind of structure — one that encourages momentum and helps you rewire that resistance.
The 4 Keys to Building Real Consistency
1️⃣ Clarity
You can’t be consistent with something that’s vague.
If you’re unclear about what you want to do or why you’re doing it, you’ll lose focus fast.
So get crystal clear — what exactly are you trying to stay consistent with?
Example: “I want to take my probiotics every morning.”
Now define what that means — where will they be? Is the bottle ready? Is it part of your morning routine?
2️⃣ Simplicity
The process must be as simple as possible.
If it’s complicated, you won’t follow through.
Example: “My probiotics are already next to my kettle — ready for me when I make coffee.”
When something is easy to do, your brain stops fighting it. Small, simple actions win every time.
3️⃣ Tracking
Whatever tracking system you use, make it simple.
If it feels like admin, you’ll avoid it.
Put your tracker somewhere visible — a board, a notebook, or a digital checklist.
When you tick something off, your brain releases dopamine — that “feel good” chemical — which builds motivation naturally.
4️⃣ Anchor it: Tie it to something you already do
Encouragement (Not Criticism)
Consistency doesn’t grow through punishment — it grows through compassion.
If you fall behind, don’t beat yourself up. Reflect instead:
“This week was hard — why? What can I adjust?”
Celebrate the small wins, learn from the dips, and keep showing up.