We set goals with the best intentions and then after a few weeks those good intentions become just that….good intentions.
This week I want to challenge you to really think about what you want to achieve and WHY you want to achieve that goal. That “why” is how you go from being interested to being committed.
Interested = Good Intentions
When you are interested in a goal you will tend to stay with that goal until something better comes along. You are interested in losing weight, but someone brought doughnuts into work. You are interested in reading more books, but a new Netflix series just came out. You are interested in getting up and working out, but your bed is just so warm and comfy. Did I make any of you go…ouch!
When you are interested you depend on seeing results right away. As long as you see results you stay motivated. You hit a plateau or results are not fast enough you throw that goal out the window.
When we struggle, we tend to use the blame game. The “if only…” starts to come out. Your challenge is to turn those “if only’s” to a “I will..”
Committed = No Matter What
This week’s challenge is about truly committing to the goal you set. When you truly commit you have an entirely different outlook. Being committed means you don’t let those distractions be just that…distractions away from your goal. You stick with it no matter what.
Having the no matter what attitude means you have a game plan. You think ahead of what will distract you and plan what you will do if that happens. Then you are not thinking about impulse, but more following through with what you already planned to do. It is seriously satisfying when that happens. It shows how strong you can be. And it if is still hard, repeat why you are doing that goal in the first place.
Make the why stronger than the distractions!