How to Stay Consistent: Strategies That Actually Work Starting a new habit or goal is easy—sticking with it is the real challenge. Many people begin with excitement, but after a few weeks, distractions, excuses, and life get in the way. The key to long-term success is consistency, and here are three strategies that can help: Time Blocking One of the biggest excuses for not following through on goals is "I don’t have time." But in reality, if something is important, you make time for it. Time blo