Take a quick look at your resolutions or goals for 2024. How many new habits are you trying to build?
If it’s a long list, it’s time to make some cuts if you want to turn your resolutions into reality.
As Arnold’s Pump Club reports, Research suggests that the more goals you try to tackle — and the more complicated you make them — the less likely you are to achieve your desired outcome. In fact, Stanford researcher BJ Fogg suggests you can build a maximum of three new habits simultaneously. So, even if you’re extremely motivated, you want to make sure you’re putting yourself in the best position possible to turn a goal into a habit.
While it’s good to chase some discomfort to support growth, the science of behavioral change shows that too much friction can limit success, so you want to make sure each goal is challenging but achievable.
For example, if you want to get in better shape, make the goal a realistic amount of exercise each day — such as 15 minutes. Want to become a better cook? Focus on basic recipes with simpler ingredients. Want to get up earlier? Focus on fewer stimulants or screen time later in the day. Often, the road to success is built with small, gradual wins that build over time.
The more you succeed with tiny habits, the more likely you are to stick to the plan, gain confidence, take on bigger challenges, and achieve better results.
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