If you want to stick with your objectives, here a set of
- Break down your dreams into manageable steps.
- Make sure you’re part of a supportive community of like-minded people.
- Put yourself in front of the reality and be aware of the consequences.
- Making changes to your environment and having a clear direction (road map).
- Brainhack/Neurohack: If you’re trying to start running, then start referring to yourself as a runner, and not just someone who runs (question-related to your identity).
- Positive reinforcement is a more effective motivator than fear but be sure to not attain the goal only for the reward the act of completing a goal should be considered as the reward in itself: employees were found to be more motivated by simple goal-setting and workplace training than when incentive programs or rewards were used.
- The secret to eliminating bad habits is to replace them with positive ones: repetition will help to ingrain the new habit in your mind.