Why quit after 10 days?

Hey there, Happy New Year to you!

My hope is you took the time over holidays to reconnect with loved ones and most importantly yourself.

I did & feel like a million bucks😃 

TODAY’S TOPIC

• What is Quitter’s Day?

• Why people quit & abandon their goals?

• How to set goals & follow through

WHAT

Did you know that the second Friday in January is known as Quitter's Day?

It's when 80% of people give up on their New Year's Resolutions!😬 

This year, Quitter’s Day falls on Friday, January 10th.

WHY

Why on earth so many people give up so soon? Let’s break it down.

1. Timing matters: Resolutions made out of tradition often lack real motivation.

2. Failure to plan for obstacles: Life isn’t linear and even the well laid plans can get disrupted.

3. Unrealistic expectations: Setting goals that are too challenging or expecting quick results can lead to frustration & eventual abandonment.

4. No accountability: Our human brain is wired to seek pleasure & comfort. Without accountability, it is so easy to give up.

HOW

It’s not late to pivot and rethink your goals & ambitions for 2025. Here’s how I would like for you to approach goal setting.

1. Start with gratitude: Reflect back on how 2024 went for you. Identify the key highlights, wins & lessons learnt. This will give you insight into potential opportunities for 2025.

2. Start small: Identify 3 things you would like to focus on in 2025. An example could be to build a stronger body.

3. Identify 1 thing to start with: What’s the one thing you could start doing today to work towards your goal of building a stronger body? An example would be walking 5,000 steps everyday or taking a weekly Pilates class.

4. Seek accountability: Find yourself an accountability partner and share your goal and action item with them. That way your brain won’t directly go towards comfort.

5. Be kind to yourself: Lastly, be kind to yourself. If things don't go as planned, focus on getting back into rhythm. Remember, life is not linear!

Until next week,

Jaspreet