Stick with it.

IsMollyReallyHungry

Daily Inspiration for January 7, 2011
Katie Jay, MSW

Stick with it.

Usually, when someone is trying to change an unhealthy habit they do really well initially and then their resolve fades. Part of the reason for dwindling motivation is the discomfort of change.

You can develop a tolerance for the discomfort by continuing to start over when you falter. If a baby stopped trying to walk after a few stumbles, she would never get anywhere under her own power. Resolve to stick with your new habit, even if you make one, two, three, or three million false starts.

Action for the day: If you have given up on changing an unhealthy habit, do yourself the kindness of trying again -- and stick with it, even if you stumble from time to time.

© 2011Katie Jay. All rights reserved.

runs4zen

Excellent Post! I use that same example when I'm training teachers. The point is: The desire to learn, and the resolve to get it "right" doesn't come without tumbles and bumps...so keep moving and understand it's all part of the learning process.

Lisamarie1226

Yes ma'am! Excellent advice!