Even More Important than the Action

There is a way to decide to do something and achieve it.

Your brain has an amazing ability to help you achieve your goals when you set them in clear and precise way.

 So you decided to do something, you are very motivated, time is right, conditions are perfect (well, almost), and you even told some people about your plan. You are ready to start. “Monday. This week. Oh no, not this week… it’s a friend’s birthday, and then the forecast said it would be raining; next week my family is coming to visit. Ok, next month will be perfect.” Silently though there is some self-loathing starts creeping up, and you reserve to old self-destructing habits you are trying to overcome. A classic Catch-22. We all been there!

Actions are great; they are awesome, I love action perhaps a little bit too much, that’s why for me it is especially difficult and important to understand, learn, and incorporate what I’m about to share with you. And you heard it many times before I’m sure, and perhaps even tried it too. But I will remind you again, and I’ll do it in the way I usually do – we will practice together.

When you decide to do something based on the feelings you are experiencing, your emotional self is getting engaged. Pure emotions are great, and they can get you places. However, they don’t last long as being replaced with other daily emotions. Therefore these decisions are short lived as well.

There is a way to decide to do something and achieve it. Your brain has an amazing ability to help you achieve your goals when you set them in clear and precise way. At the same time, your brain is already pre-wired to keep you safe and in your comfort zone. So it’s a bit of a conflict for the brain – you want something but if it’s not in your comfort zone – which means for the subconscious part of the brain that what you want might be potentially dangerous for you. It’s not cognitive thinking – it’s rather a survival mechanism.

Every change can bring growing pains of stretching your imagination, your cognition, and most of all your comfort zone.

Therefore you got to set goals smartly – that will override limiting portion of your brain’s protective mechanism.

So, I can think of 2 ways to set goals:

1. Based on everything you ALREADY know, your old beliefs, existing limitations, skill set. It works well with everyday routine tasks, when it already works well and spending energy doesn’t make sense. Like brushing your teeth, making your bed, or some small task you mastered to the level you are satisfied with.
2. When you really want something you don’t have/can’t do yet, you actually have to set your goals ABOVE what you BELIEVE is achievable by you. That will stretch your mind and even scare you (so you might start making excuses to revert to old ways). And there is a trick to do it.

I will talk about the 2nd way.

Say, you want to lose weight, and you have been 20 (or more) lbs overweight for 20 years. Your mind and your body got the set point of your “comfort zone” – your current weight. Even though it’s not comfortable, it is there. Therefore, it’s “safe.” Your current beliefs are that this is what you weight, you see yourself in the mirror, you have that size clothes, you see this number on your scales, and you talk about it including negative self-talk. You created a sort of an ecosystem with your current body setup.

To make you successful in achieving your goal you must do 3 things:

• Condition your brain for success  – to override old beliefs and habits
• Define motivation that is much stronger than old beliefs and habits
• Create a clear and precise plan based on your motivation and SMART goals – Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-based

It definitely takes time to do it and you are worthy of this time to create a life lasting change that will enable you to live freely, be successful, be able to come up with new goals, and to stretch your imagination. So you will be enjoying opportunities and achievements in every area of your life.

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Disclaimer: This is a general information only. Consult with Dr. Maya Sarkisyan before altering or discontinuing any current medications, treatment or care, or starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, or if you have or suspect you might have a health condition that requires medical attention.