I used to think that consistency was about perfection. “If I can’t be perfect it’s just a waste of time,” I would say. I didn’t yet know that occasional inconsistency can actually help my progress.
This type of thinking originates from two places:
- A fear of failure: If we talk ourselves out of trying, we can ensure we never fail.
- Unrealistic expectations: We tend to overestimate our own abilities.
The old me would get angry if I wasn’t consistent when it came to work, exercise, or other habits. As a result, I was angry every week.
