Consistency....The Holy Grail
This morning, while I was out for my usual walk, I was thinking about consistency. With December wrapping up, it’s that time when we all start thinking about our New Year's resolutions. For me, staying consistent has always been tough. Shedding weight always seemed feasible, but sustaining it? That's proven to be a real struggle over the years. Speaking of consistency, my last blog entry dates back to October, aiming for a monthly post. I used to love riding my bike, clocking over 8,000 miles a year. But now? I can’t even get excited about a casual ride. I’ve always admired folks who seem to stay consistent with everything they do. Take my old coach, for example. He's about to retire but looks like he’s twenty years younger, always in good shape and strong in his faith. So, what’s the secret to sticking with things? Why is it so hard? One thing that’s clear is habits. Doing something regularly makes it easier over time. Once it becomes a habit, it doesn’t take as much effor