OMG Digital Magazine OMG Issue 289 28th December 2017 | Page 6

OMG Digital Magazine | 289 | Thursday 28 December 2017 • PAGE 6
New Year, New You:
Finding the Motivation to Change Your Life
Roman Winter
It’s that time of the year again when everyone starts
making their new year’s resolutions. Be it losing
weight, getting out of debt, quitting smoking – all the
classics – everyone think that January is the perfect
time to ‘change their lives’
But, sadly, most of these huge changes are short
lived. This post will discuss how you can make new
year’s resolutions actually work for you – and why you
should.
REMOVING
OBSTICLES
Let’s think about what actually gets in the way when it
comes to sticking to new year’s resolutions…
Fear of change
Not wanting to be uncomfortable
Boredom
Fear of insecurity
Being worn-out
Fear of failing
Lacking time
Being busy
Fear of not being good enough
Impatience
Perfectionism
Getting overwhelmed
We all have fears, doubts and reasons for giving up!
But what you need to realize is that none of these are
insurmountable.
How can you make positive steps towards avoiding all
of these obstacles? There are many ways you can help
yourself overcome fears and find motivation to ensure
ongoing success:
Take small steps…
If you’re overwhelmed by making a huge change in
your life, just focus on one small step instead. Think
of one small action can you take today that will move
you forward? It might be something as simple as “do
an Internet search about what my ideal BMI is”. Taking
smaller steps towards change instead of jumping in
head first will help you make a bigger overall change.
Hire an Accountant…
No, not an actual accountant – (unless you’re sorting
out your finances, that is) – someone who holds you
accountable for your actions!
Select at least one person
who will hold you
accountable for making this
change – and who will pop
you back in line should you
stray from your goals. Make sure
it’s someone who won’t let you
off the hook if you start to give up.
SoulFood
Embrace the desire
you have…
The very fact you’re reading this article suggests that
you have a desire to do something positive in your life
in the new year. Embrace this desire! Isn’t it pleasing
that you want to make a change? See this as the
first positive step, one that you’ve already taken and
harness it.
Focus of the
purpose…
Don’t just simply decide that you’re going to quit
smoking because everyone says you probably should.
Focus on the WHY. Think deeply about the change
you’re making and why you want to make the change
in the first place. Quitting will mean you’re making
yourself a healthier person, preventing
an array of health issues.
You’ll have more energy,
save some money AND
you won’t have to deal
with any smelly clothes!
Every time you want to
give up, resort back to
the purpose.