Consistency isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what you can actually stick to.
When you’re trying to build consistency, start small and start with something you don’t hate — ideally something that still moves you toward your goal.
For example:
This year my main goal was simple — be consistent.
So I set one rule: 30 minutes of cardio a day.
Have I done it every single day? No.
But have I averaged 5–6 days a week? Yes.
Have I ever done that before? No.
And that’s the win.
I chose it because:
- It’s simple
- It’s not overly taxing
- I can do it day in, day out
- It moves me closer to my goals
Not assault bike sprints.
Not max-effort sessions.
Just something I knew I could show up for.
That’s how consistency is built.
If you’re struggling, start like this:
- 10-minute walk
- 6 days a week
- Do it for 2–3 weeks
Once that’s locked in:
- 10 minutes becomes 20
- 20 becomes 30
- And before you know it, it’s just part of your life — like brushing your teeth
From there, you can habit stack.
Go for your walk → listen to a podcast
Go for your walk → audiobook on training, nutrition, mindset, Muay Thai, whatever
That’s positive habit stacking.
Compare that to negative habit stacking:
- Watch a film → eat sweets
- Eat sweets → stay up late
- Stay up late → wake up tired
- Wake up tired → skip training
- Skip training → poor food choices
That’s the spiral we’re trying to avoid.
So the key takeaway:
Start with one small thing you can do almost every day.
Do it consistently.
Then slowly make it harder or add more — gradually, not all at once.
Consistency first.
Discipline comes after. 💪