Julie Compton addresses the dynamics of resolutions and shares tips from author John Norcross:
- Plan ahead (but be realistic)
- Trigger rewards in your brain
- Eliminate triggers
- Rearrange your environment
- Get social support
Mess-ups are normal. They should strengthen, rather than hinder, your resolve.
Source: Better, December 29, 2018. Link.
Your brain forms habits around rewards. To get rid of an old habit, you’ll need to replace it with a good one.
A resolution isn’t a wish, it’s not a dream,” Norcross says. “It’s identifiable behavior that you can work on.”