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New Year's Resolutions Suck. Do This Instead. - Benjamin McEvoy
Losing weight
As we know, exercise in any form makes us better.
Instead of complicating the process and making it a big event, just smoothen the daily process. Make a habit of going out to exercise by getting up early, wearing the right clothes, packing the gym bag at night, so that you remove friction from the activity.
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New Year's resolutions
New Year Resolutions are a disaster for a majority of us.
They feel unpleasant due to the fact that we see them as an event. The time, process, dedication, and commitment we need to them done are ignored.
Event Vs Process
All events have a backstory, a history, some amount of risk and sacrifice.
- If we focus on the event only, we will not be able to do anything with our lives.
- If we follow the process, daily making ourselves better and stay committed, we end up getting the life we desire.
Losing weight
As we know, exercise in any form makes us better.
Instead of complicating the process and making it a big event, just smoothen the daily process. Make a habit of going out to exercise by getting up early, wearing the right clothes, packing the gym bag at night, so that you remove friction from the activity.
Get organized
- The real action on getting organized is to remove clutter and focus on essential work only.
- You don't need to stay busy the whole day to be organized. Focus on the top 3 items of your list (about 20 percent of the tasks) and complete them on priority.
- Block time periods to (preferably 2 to 3 hours) to focus without distraction.
Keep learning
Get some time out for learning every day. It is the Holy Grail of a good life.
Spare 20 to 40 minutes a day and learn, instead of wasting time on channel surfing or social media.
Falling in love
Get going on your social life/love life without worrying about anything else.
Be yourself and find a partner who clicks with you, using the various offline and online options available.
Know what you want
By knowing what you want, you are not being vague about your goal so you commit to special action steps.
Know what you want and keep a tracker to review your goals on a weekly or monthly basis.
Acting on small steps
Figure out the simple quick step that you can do right now, instead of sitting and procrastinating on the big goal you have decided for yourself.
Focus on the easy steps, which can be done daily, turning it into a system of activity.
Keep the momentum
Doing something every day keeps you in the process.
If you want to exercise, any form of exercise done daily, even a 5-minute walk is better than no exercise.
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Authentic Motivation
Why we set our goals matters. If it is out of fear or social expectations, then they are not going to last.
Authentic values are what helps achieve our goals, as there is a never-ending supply of willpower when we are doing what aligns with our innermost core.
Use Positive Framing
Resolving that you won't have any alcohol keeps the focus on the alcohol. Instead of focusing on what you don't want to do, focus on the positive aspect, like drinking more water.
Use gratitude and other positive emotions to steer your mind out of any pitfalls.
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15 minutes a day for making changes
Devote at least 15 minutes a day to your change.
Even if it’s just a walk around your neighborhood, one less cigarette, reading an inspirational article, do it. Mix it up, too. No one wants t...
Fork over the truth
Behavior modification teaches us that we repeat behaviors that make us feel good. What’s your payoff for not changing?
Until the goal becomes larger than the payoff, you’re always going to choose feeling good over feeling uncomfortable.
Set realistic goals
Start with one behavior at a time.
Instead of concentrating on losing 20 pounds in 20 days, for example, make a goal to simply begin by eating five fruits and vegetables a day.
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There are no such things as secrets when it comes to personal success
Practical Tips To Make Your Resolutions Stick Even Better ⚓️
Keep It Small — It’s about thinking big and acting small. You’ll achieve those big goals in time.
Measure Your Progress — If you don’t measure your progress, it’s safe to say that you are not making any.
Be Accountable To Yourself — One of the most important skills you can learn in life is to be self-reliant.