So, How Are Those Resolutions Working Out For You?

Around the beginning of every January, many people make new year commitments and resolutions. The idea is to improve the general status quo, to lose weight or to make a new habit in life.

According to scientific behaviour' statistics more than fifty percent of those who start the new year with the most honourable intentions give up by the end of the month. This is the most profitable of the year for Health clubs who sign up new crowds of people for membership.

At peak times, the facility is full of people and it becomes very hard to make use of the equipment. By the middle of the following month, the attendance is back to normal levels.

Why is it so difficult and hard to stick to the new year resolutions? Especially when we try to remove undesirable behaviour?

There is no doubt in my mind that it is not easy, in fact it is very difficult to change our daily habits.

The new diet regime, the new resolution of refraining from language or actions which we know are no good for our health or our relationships are just impossible to keep, and after a while our anger and emotional maturity start to create many different complications to our well-being. In spite of knowing this, we find ourselves lacking the inner strength to change and grow.

Believe me, I understand how difficult change can be. During my life I have seen many people that adhered to the changes and become better people. I also have seen others that in spite of not able to shake off the effects of a past problem still manage to make a success out of life.

I also know that the struggle can at times be long and challenging. But I have also learned a few keys to growth that help make better lives for anyone. These keys can help you. Let me share one with you.

It is a true fact that people will make changes when they have something to look forward to.

Some goal, some event, some future need that gives joy, hope and love. This is from a positive and healthy perspective. They don't always respond to fear, coercion or subtle blackmail.

So, the question is, what future goal or hope might be in your life that would convince you to make radical change today, right now, and also give you the ability to stick to the change?

The answer is actually easy. All you have to do is find that future hope, goal or love, and you will find your answer. Simple isn't?

Let me tell you what mine is. I have four grand-children at the moment, two boys and two girls and I want to be able to dance with my grand-daughters at their wedding or play. I also want to see my grand-sons to finish their university degrees as well as share some of the most important times of their lives. Obviously my age reduces these probabilities, but it is very well possible that I can achieve and do this. Many factors will have to be lined up in order to make it so. From normal exercise, to better diet coupled with my regular take of vitamins, medications after the regular check-ups, I try to stay out of harmful ways. It is this hope to be at this special time with my grand-kids that motivates me today. This is what has led to some permanent changes in my life. What about you? What future hope might be in your future that would motivate you to change today? Find and embrace it, and it will make all the difference. It could change your life.