Tackling Unfinished Projects

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Are you the type to set impossible goals, only to beat yourself up when not meeting them? These goals may not be impossible or unattainable, but they may require a level of effort supported by a certain degree  of motivation. This degree is highest within the first few minutes of setting your goal, only to decline after a couple of days, weeks, or months of your progress. The lack of desire can be gradual, but in some cases it can be triggered by certain emotions or sudden changes in  your routine. 




Are you a perpetual goal setter/procrastinator? Below are some reasons of what may cause this phenomenon, as well as some ways to tackle them:

• Wear out: We have all experienced the excitement that comes with starting a new project or establishing a new routine. Some of us love diving head first into a new activity, saturating our brains and time with so much work and knowledge that it eventually becomes exhausting. Experts say that it takes about 6 weeks to create a habit, so the next time you take on a new venture, put some thought into it- Will this amount of effort be consistent the next 6 weeks? My advice; think long term while taking things a day at a time.
• Lack of results: So you've been working towards your goal (fitness, career, or otherwise), but for some reason your hard work doesn't seem to be paying off. Reexamine what you're currently doing and seek out ways on to improve. Reach out to others working towards the same goal and ask how they have broken through their slump. If this is a fitness goal, think about where you would be if you weren't working as hard.  
• Emotional triggers: In reality, we cannot control what goes on in our environment. You may have the best intentions to finish what you started, but life can take you in a direction that makes it impossible to finish. Examine your intentions when encountering a problem: is it a legitimate reason to put your dreams on hold? If not, is there a way to cut back (not eliminate) until you can get your life together?What are the consequences of this trade-off?
• Relevance: So your plan was going on well, but all of a sudden it is no longer relevant or you are no longer motivated to achieve it. Before setting your goal, write down five concrete reasons as to why this is important to you. Is there a personal trait you'd like to improve? An internal desire you wish to fulfill? Thinking beyond physical and material fulfillment can have a better hold in the future. When the thought of giving up suddenly comes to you, go back to this list and tell yourself that you no longer wish to fulfill the personal growth you had originally set out to achieve.

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