Self Care Tip: Busting the Myth that Consistency is Boring
Some say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over while expecting a different result. Which means that the definition of sanity would read something like doing the same thing over and over and expecting the same result. If that’s true, it sure is good news!
Being consistent is one of the most beneficial things you can do for yourself. But, consistency gets a bad reputation sometimes. There’s a lot of myths out there about what it means to be consistent. Here’s just one:
Being consistent means being BORING
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that one. Routines? Boring! Doing the same thing over and over? BORING!
Let me ask you this…what’s boring about:
- Setting yourself up to be successful?
- Providing the optimal environment (both internal and external) to get what you want out of life?
- Giving yourself a safety net of knowing what to expect (which means LESS drama, LESS chaos, and MORE peace)?
I believe (from both my own personal experience and my experiences with my clients), that many of us grow up with drama all around us. We come to know it, become intimate with it, expect it, and then count on it like an old friend. Its allure is intoxicating. Because if we’re caught up in drama, we don’t have to focus on the other stuff going on in our lives, and then (gulp!) we don’t have to take responsibility when our lives aren’t going the way we want. But drama comes with a huge price – not knowing HOW to take good care of ourselves on all levels, or worse yet, not fully knowing that we DESERVE to take good care of ourselves.
When we grow up with drama, we learn to trust it. And that means anything that isn’t filled with drama seems BORING and awkward. It’s hard to be caught up in drama AND consistently making good choices about your self care at the same time. (I dare you to try!).
Here’s some GOOD choices for your own self care that you can do on a consistent basis that will help you reach your goals (no matter what they are):
- Go to bed at the same time each night
- Create a bedtime ritual for yourself (which can include things like a skin care regimen, dental hygiene, putting on scented body lotion, journaling your gratitudes for the day, etc.)
- Say something positive to yourself each morning when you wake up
- Eat breakfast every morning
- Say “no” when you really want to
- Ask for help when you really need it
Remember, sometimes you have to leave your comfort zone to get different results. So instead of expecting DIFFERENT results with the same action, try expecting the SAME results with the same action. But only if you’re ready to give up drama.
And for even more ideas on how to be a better you, please join me for my next monthly FREE Telseminar, “Consistency is Key: How Routines Can Boost Your Confidence.” Simply go to the REGISTRATION page at https://krylyn.com/free-teleseminars/consistency-is-key, and enter your name and email to get signed up. Even if you can’t attend the live call, you will get access to the recording of the call, but only if you register.
