You’re Thinking About Resolutions the Wrong Way

It’s why you’ve already given up on them

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What if I told you the real problem is your belief in what constitutes a resolution?

What if I told you the reason you make resolutions are more important than the resolutions themselves?

What if I told you you’re making things more difficult than they have to be?

What if I told you your resolutions are not new, and you’ve already been moving towards your goals?

If you’ve failed to move forward in the past, it’s certainly not about a lack of available methods. Do a search, and you’ll find tips on creating routines, making small habits, being specific, and making the achievement of your goals fun. Any of these methods can be effective if used correctly.

Here are the ways people are typically overwhelmed by resolutions:

You believe you have to completely change who you are to become who you want to be.

The truth is far simpler. It’s about refining, not redefining. Chances are you’ve already taken steps in the direction you want to go. For example, if you want to be an artist, you probably already have art pads, sketchbooks, and pencils in a drawer or closet, or you’ve installed…