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and drink less or do you want
to live a healthier life?
If you feel you should do something,
it’s probably the outside world that’s
your main motivator: web blogs extolling the
virtues of Bikram yoga or strict fitness regimes,
friends swearing that carbs are the devil’s work.
Green This Season MAGAZINE December 2013
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Most of
us do at some stage in our life. As December
draws to a close, you make a list of great goals
and you’re determined to stick to them as long
as possible. But do you actually persevere? And
for how long?
We all know that a lot of us stumble early
on. The idea of more exercise and no alcohol
is great, but when it’s raining and you crave a
glass of wine after a long day at work, it’s very
easy to give in to temptation and open a bottle
of Pinot and put up your feet in front of the
telly. So is there really any point in having New
Year’s resolutions at all?
Well, how do you feel when you think about
having resolutions? Do they make you excited
and energetic because you can’t wait to see the
benefits and enjoy the changes they will create
in your life? Or do you get that sinking, anxious
feeling because you dread not being able to eat,
drink or do all the things you want?
Your motivation is what counts. Why are you
making these New Year’s resolutions in the first
place? Do you feel you should workout more or
do you want to become fitter and look better?
Do you believe you should eat healthy foods
If, however, you want to do something you’re
acting on a desire from within: you want to feel
better by exercising more and eating healthier
foods, and you want to buy organic and ethical
clothes because you feel passionate about
helping to protect the environment and create
a fair society.
And guess which kind of motivation helps
you succeed in the long term. Yep, of course
following your passion is a much more
powerful motivator for making changes stick
than doing something because others say it’s
good for you. But be careful, we’re all great at
telling ourselves that we want to do something,
when in fact we only think we should. Don’t
people always say they want to give up smoking
and then they don’t succeed? Well, perhaps
that’s because they don’t really want to quit,
and they only think they should.Setting goals
for yourself is great, and it’s wonderful to want
to make positive changes in your life. But just
be honest with yourself and make sure your
New Year’s resolutions come from your heart.
Because your passions will keep you motivated,
not just until January 3rd, but right through
the entire year and beyond... if that’s what you
want.
HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!