Pondering resolutions

"Stop performing the actions that do not bring about desired results & start performing the actions that do." Mark Joyner, founder of www.simpleology.com

Let's ponder that statement. Read it several times. Things are much easier to do than we let on. We make them harder than they need to be. Like nike says, just do it. But sometimes it is EASIER to not do. Or maybe it's more pleasant at that moment to not do it. We are always making choices. Even when we do nothing. We have made a choice to not act. The thing is, most of us are so programed that when this occurs we don't even realize it. We're on autopilot.

When we choose to not perform an action that we think we should be performing it is usually because we do not clearly see what the end result will bring us. For example: My goal is to have a neat and tidy home so I will feel less clutter physically and mentally. Today I chose to not put away the laundry and downloaded pictures instead. Which task was more pleasant? The pics of course! Which task gets me to my goal? Putting the laundry away. So, in order to have the end result the way we want it to be, we may need to endure some things along the way.

All actions have reactions. Even the act of not acting!

So what is one to do? Remind ourselves daily of our goals, no matter how big or small. We could put post it notes around, or make a vision board. Whatever we do we must keep the goal in sight and keep reaching and completing the steps in order to attain it. I think the reason people give up on their resolutions is because they do not see results and are in the doing unpleasant tasks phase. If your goal is weight loss and Jan 31 rolls around and you've worked out 4 days every week and not lost any weight yet, you may feel frustrated for putting out all that hard work and not getting anything in return. Then poof, resolution forgotten and goal not attained. But if you can realize that it takes time, and each day you do get closer and closer, then maybe you can hang on to that goal.

It is always easier to not XXXXX. Think about it. There would be no couch potatoes if everyone just simply did XXXXX.









Loretta

the natural horseman
clear communication/visible results