The Reason Setting Goals Is So Hard
Summary
- It's tough for me to set goals because we often fail at the same ones over and over.
- We usually don’t look at why we failed before or how to fix it.
- I know I can't reach my leanest body by doing things the same way.
- For example, having one drink makes me eat more, so I avoid it completely.
- Instead of having a martini, I'll have hot tea to keep from eating extra.
- It's key to spot the bad habit and switch it with a better one, not just drop it.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a few key steps to avoid making the same mistakes with your goals. First, take a good look at your past failures. Ask yourself why you didn't succeed before. Was it because you didn't plan well, or maybe you lacked the right resources? When you understand your past, you're better at making a new plan.
For example, if you want to save money, think about what you usually spend extra on. Is it eating out or shopping when you're bored? If it's eating out, try cooking at home using simple, cheap recipes. This is like swapping the habit – instead of a restaurant meal, you have a fun cooking night.
Sometimes, small changes make a big difference. If you tend to snack too much, keep healthier snacks around, like fruits or nuts. If you love to use your phone before bed and it keeps you up, try reading a book instead. This way, you're not giving up a habit; you're changing it into something better for you.
Always replace a bad habit with a good one that helps you reach your goal. Drink hot tea instead of alcohol if you're trying to lose weight. Every good choice you make adds up over time and brings you closer to your goal without feeling deprived. Remember, it's about smart swaps, not just cutting things out. That's how you make lasting changes.
Quotes by Leila Hormozi
"The reason I have a hard time with these setting of goals is because we often set ourselves up to fail"
– Leila Hormozi
"We set goals that we've already failed at 17 times in the past"
– Leila Hormozi
"We don't dissect the situation and we don't figure out how we're going to prevent that from happening in the future"
– Leila Hormozi
"If I want to get to my absolute lanest, then like I cannot have even like one drink at dinner"
– Leila Hormozi
"Don't try to eliminate it, try to replace it"
– Leila Hormozi
Full Transcript
the reason I have a hard time with these setting of goals is because we often set ourselves up to fail because we set goals that we've already failed at 17 times in the past we do nothing differently we don't figure out why we failed in the past we don't dissect the situation and we don't figure out how we're going to prevent that from happening in the future like I know for myself if I want to get to my absolute lanest which is probably like 4 lounds less than I am now then like I cannot have even like one drink at dinner it's like typically I'll have like one martini but if I eat one martini I definitely eat more bread and then I definitely eat more dessert and so what do I do instead I'll order hot tea I think that would be really helpful for people is identifying what that behavior is and then replacing it with something don't try to eliminate it try to replace it
