## beyond resolutions.. the power of staying the course

february... it's that time of year when the shiny newness of january starts to fade. those ambitious resolutions we made with such conviction? well, they might be starting to gather dust...

the gym membership sits unused..the healthy eating habits have gone out the window and that "learn a new language" app is buried somewhere on our phones..

and that's where most resolutions fail... we set ourselves up for disappointment by expecting overnight transformations, by focusing on the outcome rather than the process...

but what if we took a different approach? what if, instead of resolutions, we focused on building sustainable habits?

what if, instead of aiming for perfection, we embraced the messy, imperfect journey of growth?

what if, instead of giving up when things get tough, we found the courage to keep going, one small step at a time?

that's the power of progress... it's not about grand gestures or overnight successes... it's about showing up every day...even when we don't feel like it. it's about making small... consistent choices that move us closer to our goals...

and it's about celebrating those small wins along the way...because they're the fuel that keeps us going...

## videos i enjoyed watching

• the power of habit by charles duhigg
• the science of willpower by kelly mcgonigal
• the motivation myth by jeff haden

## books worth a read

• atomic habits by james clear
• the power of full engagement by jim loehr and tony schwartz
• grit by angela duckworth

## helpful links

• An article on how to build better habits
• A blog post on the importance of self-compassion
• The Science of Habits: How to Change Your Habits for Good

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