When you think about it, the first of January is merely the day after December the 31st. While what we do is written on a new calendar, there isn’t a big tumultuous change. It’s just the next day.
Yet, we do feel like it’s a new start. Time to wipe the slate clean and start over.
That’s a good thing. So, let’s do it.
If we desire success in projects where there once was frustration and failure, let’s see what we can do to check off more victories.
As you ponder a few goals for the New Year, is there a voice in the background saying, “But it’s sooo hard! It’s going to take sooo much will power every day!”
No matter your goal, there will be daily dedication, discipline, and commitment – but things can be done to assure success.
I’m all about making jobs easier. The less you have to fight doing things the hard way, the better the chance you will succeed.
The less effort needed to sort through lost or misplaced tools or equipment for your task, the more energy you will have to accomplish it.
Fewer distractions in your immediate environment mean you can more easily focus on the task at hand.
A favorite author of mine, James Clear, recently put it this way:
The more disciplined your environment is,
the less disciplined you need to be.
Don’t swim upstream.
If your goal for the new year is to eat better and maybe lose weight, then why challenge your self-control at every turn when your kitchen and refrigerator are filled with sugary, starchy junk food? Why put yourself through that?
When looking for an evening snack, why make yourself have to pass up on the kettle corn, the double fudge sandwich cookies, or snack-sized pizza bites before you grab an apple? Those items shouldn’t even be in your house if you are serious about improving your diet.
Save using your limited will power energy by removing the tempting distractions.
Be your own best friend by controlling your environment.
You want to write a best seller? Make a dedicated area, free of distractions, and commit to a small chunk of time every day.
You want to craft more or take up artwork? Create an area where needed supplies are always at hand and design your masterpiece.
Make 2021 the year you achieve your goals easier by controlling your environment.
In making health easier-
Deidre
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