The key to success is consistent action, patience, and faith.

Success often comes in increments.  There will likely be periods of time where it seems like you're not producing better results.  This is when you make a modification of what you are doing and/or do something different.
 
Of course the hardest part is starting.  Once you start, really you're already half way there.


Some people have an all-or-nothing attitude. 


However, it's often a good idea to set small achievable goals.  This builds confidence and discipline. 



As an example, if someone wanted to improve their health and fitness, a person who is not working out or eating right could do something small like work out 2 days a week for 1 hour per workout.  That is not that much and is easily doable by most people.  (And it could be as simple as just walking for an hour straight at a fairly brisk pace without stopping) 


If a person works out only 2 days a week for one year, that will be 104 workout days a year.  Consider the ratio of 104 workouts to 365 days a year. 

104/365     =      working out 28% of the year now      


Imagine now if that same person resolves to eat one piece of fruit a day and eliminate drinking soda on weekdays. 

Over time, this will produce positive results.


Very simple and very easy to do.


Now then let's imagine that same person after a month or so likes how they feel and look a bit better and also how they have developed more will power, so on top of the what they've been doing they decide they'll only eat fast food once during the week and once on the weekend, and that's it.  They are able to do this, they actually enjoy and appreciate the food more, and let's say they have now eliminated their total fast food intake by 50%. 

Also, this super cool imaginary person has enjoyed working out 2 days a week, so they decide they will be open to working out a 3rd day a week when they get free time.  They entertain the idea of doing something different for the potential 3rd workout day, like riding a bicycle or taking a yoga class to add some variety.  Some weeks they can get that 3rd workout in.  Some weeks they can't.  But they remain open to working out a 3rd day a week, and eventually the 3rd workout becomes easier to find time for and more enjoyable as well.


Imagine having such an easy going attitude towards dieting and fitness and simultaneously improving your health and mood many times over


Add one good thing to do this month and you'll soon be thanking yourself that you did.


Momentum.


An object at rest is likely to remain at rest.  An object in motion is likely to stay in motion.