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A recent study found that New Year’s resolutions die, on average, by January 19.
The reason? Many resolutions are the result of desire, not devotion.
A desire can feel strong, but it’s typically shallow and fleeting. Devotion to a why goes deeper, and without a compelling why, you are not likely to stay consistent.
Why do I say most New Year’s resolutions are the result of desire, not devotion? Because New Year’s resolutions start on New Year’s Day. Think about that. You waited until January 1.
You had a moment last year where you thought, “I should lose ten pounds” or “I want to quit smoking” or “I want to start saving money.”
So you decided you would do it ... on January 1. The day you felt that desire might have been September 29 or November 4, but you put off acting on it until January 1.
Why did you wait? Because you didn’t have a strong enough why. If you had a real why, you wouldn’t have thought, “On January 1, I am going to start eating healthy, but until then I am going to eat anything and everything!”
No, you’d have a strong devotion, and it would compel you to make a decision and be consistent now.
If you want to become more consistent, define your reason. Go deep. Pray. Look within. Tap in to your passion.
Now, also remember, that there’s a big difference between being consistent and being perfect. You are going to fail. Everyone fails. That means you won’t be perfect. But your goal is not perfection. Your goal is consistency. So don't make it about the win, make it about the way. Keep at it and be consistent!
I encourage you to go back and listen to Episode 66 on Clarity. It is from our You Can Make It So Podcast series. It will help you identify your devotion, commit to the consistency and help you succeed.
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