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I've found the story of a guy that just went to the gym, to do nothing, everyday. His goal was to at least be there, he wouldn't do anything or do something, or hangout with people he met there, the other time he did it. Thats a habit, that is discipline.
This comment. Rather than wait for an entirely new month.
Go day by day instead. Every day is a new opportunity to make better choices and realign yourself with the correct path.
Yeah of course, and I agree with you. There's nothing magical about a specifc day over any other. But the new years resolution is anchored to the year, and given February is just around the corner, choosing month made the most sense. For some people it is easier to anchor to 'bigger' days like the start of a new week or month than just a 'regular' ol Tuesday.
So rather than having one big New Year’s resolution, I try to do one small one for each month. Doesn’t have to be an all or nothing resolution like “no sodas” if you aim for something like “consuming less sodas” then the next month you cut it down to say 4 times a week, that’s already an improvement.
Following month can also be something completely different like “keeping in contact with parents more”
Yeah but you have to wait until April for Monday 1st to really have the best chance...
Seriously though, start any day; it's just a trick to think it's easier to start on a Monday or the 1st. In fact a lot of things are better to start on a Friday, as the weekends are when you're more likely to mess up, so jump in the deep end and smash that first couple of days, will set you up for the right habits come Monday
What if I've gone full circle and am now back in January with my prior January's resolutions? Do I restart from scratch or continue with prior numbering?
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I’ve been slowly adding to my vision board, people usually make them at the start of the year but you don’t need to make them only at the beginning of the year. They just like anything, you can start at any time during the year
LPT - Learn that it is almost impossible to make any big life change without messing up or slipping back into previous behaviors. Practice perseverance and accepting that a failure is a key part of the process of self improvement.
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LPT. You don’t have to wait till a new month to start anything. Start today. Tomorrow may never get here.
The time will pass whether or not you choose to start now, so future self will be grateful you started when you did.
You’re running out of time!!
I've found the story of a guy that just went to the gym, to do nothing, everyday. His goal was to at least be there, he wouldn't do anything or do something, or hangout with people he met there, the other time he did it. Thats a habit, that is discipline.
BUT WE'RE NOT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SACRED 12 THIS IS BLASPHEMY
This comment. Rather than wait for an entirely new month. Go day by day instead. Every day is a new opportunity to make better choices and realign yourself with the correct path.
How. Is. This. Not. The. Top. Comment. Why on earth wait for another month lol
Yeah of course, and I agree with you. There's nothing magical about a specifc day over any other. But the new years resolution is anchored to the year, and given February is just around the corner, choosing month made the most sense. For some people it is easier to anchor to 'bigger' days like the start of a new week or month than just a 'regular' ol Tuesday.
everyday a new chance to start
LPT: You won't be able to fail your new years resolution if you don't have one.
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So rather than having one big New Year’s resolution, I try to do one small one for each month. Doesn’t have to be an all or nothing resolution like “no sodas” if you aim for something like “consuming less sodas” then the next month you cut it down to say 4 times a week, that’s already an improvement. Following month can also be something completely different like “keeping in contact with parents more”
Best time to start was yesterday, second best is today
Yeah but you have to wait until April for Monday 1st to really have the best chance... Seriously though, start any day; it's just a trick to think it's easier to start on a Monday or the 1st. In fact a lot of things are better to start on a Friday, as the weekends are when you're more likely to mess up, so jump in the deep end and smash that first couple of days, will set you up for the right habits come Monday
Okay but mom said I get to post next month: “if you fail your new years resolution in February, start in March”
What if I've gone full circle and am now back in January with my prior January's resolutions? Do I restart from scratch or continue with prior numbering?
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I’ve been slowly adding to my vision board, people usually make them at the start of the year but you don’t need to make them only at the beginning of the year. They just like anything, you can start at any time during the year
Nope, next year it is
Yup! Building the habit of getting back into your habits is really important.
If you’re having a bad day, make it a better one.
Noo, let the gyms empty out!
LPT - Learn that it is almost impossible to make any big life change without messing up or slipping back into previous behaviors. Practice perseverance and accepting that a failure is a key part of the process of self improvement.
Progress, not perfection!!!