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Why is it so difficult to take action to achieve goals? Why do we tend to fall back into old patterns, no matter how hard we try to change? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people set goals for themselves, but they fail to consistently show up and do what’s necessary to achieve them. Sooner or later, they slip back into their old, self-sabotaging patterns\u2014listening to their impulses, doing things that feel agreeable, and ultimately, giving up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips on how to align your actions with your goals and avoid slipping back into your old patterns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1) Go to Bed and Wake Up Earlier<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you wake up earlier than usual, Hardy says, you can use the extra time in the morning to work toward your goals. Since making progress gives you a sense of momentum, doing so first thing in the morning will help you feel motivated for the rest of your day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the other end of the day, if you commit to going to bed earlier, you\u2019ll have less free time in the evening. This will pressure you to use your downtime for more restorative and rewarding things like spending time with family rather than watching a mindless TV show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: While this advice may be helpful for most people, some individuals may not benefit from sleeping and waking earlier. In Why We Sleep<\/em><\/a>, Matthew Walker says that some people focus better in the evenings and worse in the mornings, and that it\u2019s strongly tied to genetics<\/a>. This is the result of evolution; it was adaptive for our ancestors to have some people awake later than others so that there were always people watching out for predators. Unfortunately, it\u2019s extremely challenging to change when you feel naturally most rested<\/a>. If you are someone who focuses better in the evenings, modify Hardy\u2019s advice to suit your specific needs.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Surround Yourself With Reminders of Your Goals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hardy also advocates that having small, frequent reminders of your optimal future in your environment helps you stay focused on your primary goal<\/strong>. This translates to more motivation and self-control. Thus, it makes it easier to continue living your new lifestyle and prevents you from lapsing into unhealthy habits. A reminder could be a certain book that\u2019s always on your nightstand or getting a tattoo related to a commitment you\u2019ve made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remind Yourself of Your Goals by Choosing Different Environments<\/strong>

While Hardy does touch on the idea of altering your overall environment in the book, he mainly focuses on adding small token reminders to your environment\u2014such as symbolic items to help you remember your primary goal. An additional way to consistently remind yourself of your new identity and lifestyle is making commitments that change the environments you\u2019ll be in on an ongoing basis<\/a>. 

For instance, enrolling in therapy and joining a sports team are commitments that involve regularly spending time in new environments. When you commit to spending time in environments that help you reach your goals\u2014for example by helping you become more fit or attain new skills\u2014the environments themselves can serve as constant reminders of your primary goal and optimal self<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3) Limit Access to Temptations and Distractions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The more accessible temptations are, the easier it is to give in to them. Therefore, Hardy says that increasing the difficulty of seeking out temptations<\/strong>\u2014things that would distract or impede you from meeting your goal\u2014helps you resist them<\/strong>. For example, if you\u2019re trying to eat healthily, not keeping unhealthy food in the house makes it a lot harder to cave to temptation\u2014doing so would require a whole trip to the store. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, limit reminders of temptations so that you think about\u2014and therefore give in to\u2014them less. For instance, if you\u2019re trying to use your time more intentionally, turning off notifications on your social media means you won\u2019t be constantly reminded of this potential distraction and will thus be less likely to indulge in mindless scrolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Since you can\u2019t always avoid being around temptations, it\u2019s important to know how to resist them when they\u2019re easily accessible. In The Willpower Instinct<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> psychologist Kelly McGonigal suggests a strategy called \u201csurfing the urge\u201d for handling feelings of temptation as they arise<\/a>. Rather than trying to ignore your urges, she argues you should accept urges as they come up\u2014but choose not to act on them. She argues this is because trying to resist a thought makes you obsess about it, while allowing yourself to have the thought helps you let it go.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) Journal Intentionally to Change How You Think<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hardy recommends regularly writing about your goals and optimal future as a way to keep yourself in touch with your ideals and your vision for the future<\/a>. Not only does it remind you of your commitments, but it also can be a helpful way to process information and change the way you think about your life and yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By setting aside time to intentionally write and think about things from a more intentional perspective than your habitual one, you practice and get better at new ways of thinking<\/strong>. For example, journaling as<\/em> your future self<\/a> can help you learn how to think more like them, and journaling about things you\u2019re grateful for can increase your overall gratitude in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Science bears out the idea that journaling about your future self and your goals helps you achieve goals. One study showed that college students assigned to write down their future goals experienced higher academic achievement and were less likely to drop out<\/a>. Additionally, writing your goals down helps you internalize a more vivid image of what your goals are, and people whose goals can be described specifically and vividly are 1.2 to 1.4 times more likely to complete their goals<\/a> than others.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) Use Pressure Strategically<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hardy argues that increased pressure to complete your goals helps you build motivation and become more flexible and creative in the way you overcome obstacles<\/a>. By strategically subjecting yourself to increased pressure, you can force yourself to quickly meet goals that you would otherwise never achieve<\/strong> or that would take a much longer time. One way of increasing feelings of pressure is by putting yourself under strict time constraints (like telling your boss you\u2019ll have an important project completed by a challenging deadline). Another way to do this is by putting yourself under financial constraints (like having a friend hold onto a large sum of money that you don\u2019t get back until you complete a goal).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acting Before Feeling Prepared Helps You Accomplish Goals<\/strong>

In The 50th Law<\/em><\/a>, Robert Greene and rapper Curtis Jackson (better known as 50 Cent) discuss a similar way to take actions to achieve goals: acting before you feel prepared<\/strong>. Committing to actions and decisions before you\u2019re actually prepared to heightens the pressure to meet your goal: You\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re at greater risk of failure than you would if you felt prepared before starting. And, they argue, this increased pressure\u2014by increasing your spontaneity and motivation to succeed\u2014helps you accomplish a goal more successfully than if you wait until you feel ready.

Robert Greene gives an example of this concept from his own life: He decided to move to France despite having limited savings and not being fluent in French. His limited savings meant he needed to get a job quickly, and his lack of fluency meant that this would be challenging to do. 

Because he had no choice, he began trying especially hard to learn French, going out of his way to ask strangers to explain vocabulary he didn\u2019t understand. According to him, by putting himself in this position before he felt ready, he was able to creatively problem solve and become fluent very more quickly than if he had a basic understanding of French prior to moving.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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