Xin Nian Kuai Le 🧧

That's Happy New Year in Chinese...

You see... it's the Lunar New Year right now and people all over the world are celebrating the Year of the Tiger 🐯
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...and I think there's no better time than to talk about consistency.

I know, we've all heard that word a lot.

But that's only because it really is important to success and happiness... as an entrepreneur, as a creator, as a social media marketer, and as a human being.

When things get tough, we need a system in place to help us push through.

Otherwise we may give up too easily and never get anywhere.

(and that's not good.)

Here are 7 things you can do to stay consistent:
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set realistic goals and habits

Setting realistic goals and habits is the key to staying consistent. If you find that your goal is too difficult or not sustainable, then it’s time to rethink what you want to accomplish.

By taking small steps (daily, weekly, etc.) towards reaching your larger goal, you increase your chances of success by staying committed!
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choose your most productive time of day

Choose a time of day when you have the clearest mind and the fewest distractions — and block that off as your focus time.

Tell your family, friends, and colleagues that this is your priority work time and that they should not call on you for anything. Be sure to shut off all of your internet distractions too.

Commit to this time and you’ll more easily be able to get into the zone as soon as you sit down!
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don’t miss two days in a row

Last time I checked, we were still human — and that means we mess up sometimes.

It’s not the end of the world if we miss a day. Just make sure you don't miss two days!

Missing two days in a row could break your routine and make it more difficult to get back on track.
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find an accountability partner

Having some kind of support group or accountability partner can make all the difference when it comes to staying consistent. They can help you stay motivated, especially when times get tough.

Another option is to declare publicly what you are going to do (e.g. on social media).

By doing so, your friends may check up on you from time to time, and you are more likely to stick with your routine.
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celebrate your successes, no matter how small they seem

We’ve all been in a slump before, and we know that the only way out is up. It can be easy to lose sight of our own achievements when things are going wrong.

It’s the small victories that make us who we are. Celebrating these small successes can help keep your positive momentum so you can push forward when you really need to.
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don’t compare yourself to others

Comparison breeds envy and regret, and it will only serve to hold you back in your personal and professional life.

Instead of comparing your talents and accomplishments to others, focus on developing a consistent routine and practice of self-care.

Give yourself the time and space to grow into the person you want to be, without letting comparisons get in the way.
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be nice to yourself

You fucking rock! Don’t let yourself tell you differently! Treat yourself with love, kindness, and respect because you deserve it!

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​Stay tuned...

I'll be back next Thursday with the beginning of a 3-part series on Facebook marketing.

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Stay fresh,
Robert

P.S. Did you know? Lunar New Year sees the largest human migration in the world (yes, larger than Christmas).

Hundreds of millions of people in China and around the world travel to be with their families for the new year's eve dinner. This is no doubt the most important meal of the year for them 🥟
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