The other day, a few people I know were having a discussion about doing the things we know we should do. Whether the issue is one of physical movement or diet or other lifestyle changes, each of us admitted there are those things we know we should do and we don’t do them. And, of course, there are things we know it would be better for us not to do and we continue to do them! Quite frustrating.
Are these subconscious forces at work? Childhood programming? The “don’t tell me what to do” mindset? How can adults who are accomplished in some areas of life, be such failures in other areas? I wish I could say we found the answer.
In thinking about it further, here’s what I came up with for myself. First, be in the state of willingness to do or not to do whatever it is. Second, come up with a plan for incorporating whatever it is into my life, a plan that is workable and doesn’t stretch me so far that I won’t do it. Third, be committed to the plan and find some way to hold myself accountable - an accountability partner can work wonders. Fourth, be as patient with myself as I am with others. Fifth, be forgiving of myself and remember all the times I have succeeded. If I have succeeded at anything in the past, I can succeed at this too.
If you have other ideas you’d care to share, please add them in the comments for all of us to consider.
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