THE 1% RULE: HOW I STAY CONSISTENT WHEN LIFE GETS BUSY 🔁
Hey friends 👋🏽
Let’s be real for a second.
Life starts life-ing.
Deadlines. Family. Texts you forgot to respond to. Emails piling up.
Your creative energy? Nowhere to be found.
But here’s what I’ve learned:
Success doesn’t come from doing everything.
It comes from doing something—consistently!
So today, I’m sharing a mindset that’s kept me grounded, productive, and in motion (even when I feel overwhelmed): The 1% Rule.
Let’s get into it 👇🏽
1️⃣ 1% > 100% Once in a While 📈
Forget perfection. Focus on progress.
✅ What I do: I ask myself, “What’s the smallest action I can take today that still moves me forward?”
One email. One stretch. One pitch. That 1% compounds over time—and consistency beats intensity.
2️⃣ Make it So Easy You Can’t Say No 🧘🏽♀️
We fail because we aim too big, too fast. But confidence is built by keeping promises to yourself.
✅ What I do: If I’m too tired for a 30-minute workout, I’ll do 5 minutes of stretching. If I can’t write a full script, I’ll jot down the outline. Small wins still count.
3️⃣ Track the Tiny Wins 🗂
Momentum builds when you see your progress.
✅ What I do: I keep a “Done List” instead of just a to-do list. I write down every tiny action I took—because what gets celebrated, gets repeated.
4️⃣ Don’t Break the Chain 🔗
James Clear said it best: “Never miss twice.”
✅ What I do: I use a physical calendar or habit tracker app. Every day I take action, I mark an X. The goal? Keep the chain going. That visual accountability is powerful.
5️⃣ Build Identity, Not Just Discipline 🧠
This isn’t just about doing tasks. It’s about becoming the kind of person who shows up.
✅ What I do: I remind myself: “I’m someone who finishes what she starts.” That shift in identity drives behavior—especially when motivation is low.
Final Thoughts 💡
You don’t need to go harder. You just need to be consisent.
That’s how real momentum is built.
The 1% rule isn’t sexy. But it works.
It’s how I’ve stayed consistent in my career, my fitness, and my creative life—even on my hardest days.
✨ Which 1% habit are you committing to this week?
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With love,
Raya Clay