What Does It Take To Change?

What does it take for a person to change their habits?

I have a friend who underwent major heart surgery a few
years ago. He vowed that he would quit smoking and begin
eating healthier. After getting out of the hospital the doctors
told him that he would be back if he did not change his ways.

He swore that he was going to stop smoking and begin eating
healthier. It is about two years later and he is back to
2 packs-a-day and frequents the fast-food places.
"It is just more convenient". I always ask him,
"How convenient are your cigarettes?"

In effect, this man's life is threatened and he is
unwilling to help himself. He really does not believe that
he will end up in the hospital (or dead) again. He feels too good.

We may want to lose weight, make extra money, or stop
procrastinating. Whatever it is that we want to do we
need to step up and actually do something. Getting ourselves
to actually move in some direction takes motivation. It is
important to find that motivation. Even more importantly,
unlike my friend, we need to KEEP that motivation!

How do we keep it?  We need to stay focused.
Know what you want.  Remember why you want it.
Keep constant reminders of your goals. 

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Bob