Changing a habit requires a strong sense of purpose. The goal should fit into a bigger picture. You need to connect your activities to a grander scheme. When you are able to make the connection, you’ll feel motivated to make it happen.
For example, let’s say you don’t enjoy exercising, but you’ve got children. You want to spend quality time with them. Let’s make some connections between one of your challenges (exercising) and your big picture goal (quality time with family). Exercising will benefit you with more energy, increased stamina, and improved health. Those benefits will allow you to spend time with your kids. Connect the dots and you’re more likely to be motivated to go after your goals. You will be passionate, committed, and relentless in achieving your goals.
Examine the challenges you’ve allowed to get in between you and your goals. What are the excuses? No time? Too tired? Are those excuses the real story? Could you not take control of your time and say, use your lunch break to get some exercise in? Could you incorporate your goal of spending more time with family with your goal of exercising? A walk before dinner maybe? Or walking the kids to the bus stop in the morning? Turn the TV off a half hour earlier than usual and squeeze in some stretching or some aerobic activity?
Are your excuses really unsurmountable? Or can they be overcome with a little motivation and focus?
Ask yourself what you’re willing to give up, and what you’re willing to do to reach your ultimate goal. When you are deeply connected to your purpose, you’ll find yourself creating solutions rather than creating excuses.
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