Five tips to be consistent in anything

Shortcuts and hacks will only take you so far

Anum Hashim
4 min readSep 17, 2022

There are no shortcuts or hacks to consistency.

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build an audience or make more money. One of the most underrated ways to achieve your goals is to stay consistent.

I struggled with consistency for a long time. Over time, I realized my focus was dwindling, and I had started to expect instant gratification.

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I’m damn sure it was a direct result of the number of hours I spend on my phone and social media.

I expected things to fall into place when I started doing them once. But as a productivity junkie, I now relish the process. The idea of trying something once, then tweaking it the next time to make it work better for me.

Five tips to stay consistent in anything

Remove the Friction

When we start something new, one of the most significant barriers is the time or energy required to do something.

We often think about the thing for longer than it takes to do. I am guilty of over-complicating the simplest of things.

I thought I hated working out. But over time, I’ve realized I despise the gym. The idea of…

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Anum Hashim

Finance professional / CPA on a break from corporate life. I write about money, productivity and life as a content creator.