As we count down to the opening of my community membership the Habit Lab on January 15, I’m diving into my signature 10 “habit values” that will help guide you to create your soulmate habit systems. Today, we’re starting with a classic tug-of-war:
Consistency vs. Variety
Which one do you value the most when it comes to habits? Or do you land somewhere in between?
Consistency is about building steady, repeatable habits that don’t require much thought. It’s like putting your workout on autopilot: you don’t wake up debating whether to exercise—you just do it.
Variety, on the other hand, keeps things exciting. It’s swapping out your treadmill run for a dance class or trying a new recipe to stay engaged in your healthy eating plan.
Let me tell you how this played out for me:
For a long time, I swore by eating the exact same lunch every day. (Shredded chicken mixed with paleo mayo on mixed greens!) It was easy, predictable, and one less decision in my day. I could focus on my work instead of stressing about what to eat (or forgetting completely until i was HANGRY.)
But then one day, I looked at my plate and thought, nope. I was boooored.
So, I made a small tweak. I kept the same foundation—lean protein and veggies—but started to rotate through 2-3 choices. (Are you a tuna hater? Tuna lover? You can tell me.) Lunch felt fun again. The habit stayed consistent, but the variety kept me engaged.
The Takeaway:
If you’re team Consistency, ask yourself: Is this habit starting to feel stale? Could a small change get me re-energized?
If you’re team Variety, ask: Am I overthinking this every single day? What choices can I automate?
Inside the Habit Lab, you’ll learn how to experiment with your habits until they fit you prefectly. Whether you thrive on structure, crave spontaneity, or (like me) need a mix of both, we’ll make your habits work for you. (Hit reply to get on the waitlist and get all the extra bonuses for my founding members!)
Stay tuned for next Monday for the next pair of habit values!
xoxo- Katie Day (write back soon!)
Been loving the same Bodypump class for four years. The music and routines within the class change though. Perfect balance of variety within a container of consistency
After hitting rock bottom, I've embarked on a radical journey. For one year, I'm taking a break from all cynicsm and trying out some crazy self-improvement experiments (so you don't have to.)