Superficial reasons for appeal
If you repeatedly promise to start a new life, there are clearly things you are not satisfied with and want to change. Why then does lifestyle change fail time and time again? There can be many reasons, but often the most important, i.e. the real, reason for the desire to change is missing.
If you want to change because you want to please someone else, the motivation in learning new ways will not carry over the first setback. If you start a lifestyle change with the goal of shedding extra pounds because you hate the way you look now and would like to look good in the eyes of others, it is clear that the new lifestyle will not last.
Self-respect and prioritizing your own well-being and a generally positive attitude also lead to the same goals mentioned above, but with a significantly better success rate. Succeeding in change requires a lot of thinking beforehand. You have to internalize what you really want and learn to do things because you want good for yourself.
Shedding excess pounds and making your lifestyle healthier is definitely a great idea and an even better goal for the new year! Not because you would look good in the eyes of others, but because you would feel well and healthy.
Unclear goal
To succeed in a lifestyle change, the goal should be clear in mind and measurable. By the way, how do you know you have succeeded and reached your goal?
Shedding excess pounds and looking good are relatively vague goals. As is well known, weight is not the whole truth and depending on the mindset prevailing in your own head, it may happen that you never think you look good.
So instead of using weight tape, use a tape measure or even target jeans and use them to set a realistic goal when you have succeeded in shedding “excess pounds”.
Lack of a plan
A common stumbling block to success in lifestyle change is the lack of a clear and feasible plan. New ways to learn are excited over the weekend and everything goes well because there is extra time. But what about when everyday life pops up and there is no clear plan to proceed? Then it is easy to start correcting, because there is no time or endurance to think about sensible and better choices.
So plan concretely on paper how you plan to go about achieving your goals. In a lifestyle change, it’s worth remembering restraint and giving time for change. In addition, it makes sense to set smaller milestones along the way. It may seem challenging and boring at first, but it will eventually carry you further and help you notice even the slightest bit of progress in a moment of frustration.
Regardless of the starting point, a lifestyle change is a big piece to chew on and often requires the support of others. So be sure to tell your loved ones what you are doing and also consider hiring a coach if possible.
