The month of goals and resolutions is almost over. Right now is about the time we lose steam with our decluttering efforts or the excitement to move our body wanes. Now is the exact time we need to Keep the Momentum.
Whether you set Quarterly Goals, are wanting to Edit A Room, or have something else you’re working towards, now is the time to dig in and keep going. Here are a few ways that have helped me stay the path.
Keep the Momentum
Remember why.
Why do you want to simplify your home? Why do you want to move your body? Why do you want to read more? Remembering why we are doing something is key to keeping the momentum.
I am trying to use my phone 30% less this quarter. My why for this goal is this: I want to be more present for my living, breathing people in front of me. Remembering the why motivates me to put my phone away.
Motivate yourself.
Over 80% of New Year’s goals fail by the second week of February. Knowledge is power. Take the extra step and motivate yourself to continue working towards your goal. Maybe you need to up the ante and reward yourself with an extra long shower after your workout. Or maybe give yourself permission to grab the latte after you declutter the bathroom. Maybe you are hoping to read more. Entice yourself to sit down with a book by putting it on your to-do list and allowing yourself a piece of good chocolate as you read. Think about what will motivate you to take the next step on your journey and put it in play.
Remind yourself about habits.
Most goals or resolutions or words of the year have to do with habits. We want to build a new habit that will help us live the life we want. On average, it takes a person around 66 days for a new habit to become automatic. Circle the 66 day mark on your calendar and keep moving forward. Building a new habit takes work and consistency.
Give yourself grace.
We all mess up. We all miss a day. Don’t let one or two missed or hard days derail your progress. Decide if you miss a day, you won’t let yourself miss two or three in a row. We can be so hard on ourselves and give up because our progress doesn’t meet our expectations. Let’s give ourselves grace and keep at it because it is never hopeless and there is always tomorrow.
We are more capable than we know and with a little determination and intentionality, we can stay the path and continue moving towards our goals. Tell me: how will you keep the momentum?