Earlier this week, I challenged you to re-strategise
by thinking about your goal and trying to develop them. Step 1 of this process
was to think about what you’d like people to say about you at your funeral
and Step 2 was to jot down ideas for life goals you will like to achieve before
you die. Step 4 was to break it down.
We
are now at the end of the week and it’s about that time when many people start
facing obstacles or flagging motivation. Every habit change or goal quest
usually come in a few different stages. First stage is the first few days, when
it can be difficult to change your habit, but you usually have enthusiasm in
those first few days, so it’s possible to overcome this initial indolence.
Second stage is getting past the first week, which can also be difficult, but
once you do this, it usually gets a little easier, and you have some momentum
carrying you along. But the third stage comes at around the second or third
week (usually around 14-21 days, although it can vary). This is a critical
stage — it is make it or break it time. This is when we face some kind of obstacle.
Or we may face a crisis in motivation for some reason or other.
If
you are going through this, it can be overcome. And here’s the bright
side: if you can overcome this crisis (and you can!), your chances of success
are huge. You will come through this critical stage nearly at the end of your
month-long challenge, and once you get past a month, it gets much easier.
How
do you get through this first-week crisis? Revitalize
yourself! Infuse some life into your goal program. Here are some ideas on
how to do that:
Set a big reward for yourself. If
you have made it through this first week, allow yourself an awesome prize.
Something you have been wanting for some time. Give yourself a great reason to
succeed.
Get help. Get
help from friends, family members or co-workers. If we feel a drop in
motivation, we need to ask someone to give us encouragement, right away! You
can always email me (seunolorunmaye@yahoo.com).
Get a goal or workout partner. You
may have been doing this on your own so far, but at this point it may be good
to join forces with someone else with a similar goal. Help motivate each other.
If you have someone else who is waiting for you, you will be more likely to
make that appointment.
Just do it. If
you feel that urge to quit, push out that negative thought. Replace it with a
positive one: I can do this! And just do it. Don’t think about it — just get
out and do it. Don’t hesitate, just do it. Don’t accept any excuses or
rationalizing.
Now,
in the comments, please report your progress! And let me know if your
enthusiasm has been down or if you’ve faced any obstacles. Revitalization time!
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