Let's face it - change isn't easy.
At some point, we’ve all vowed to make some big changes - at work, in our lives, perhaps about our health, our fitness, our eating habits, etc.
One thing is for sure - changing behavior is not easy. We generally know what to do, the hard part is doing it (the execution part.)
And lasting change - essentially what becomes new behaviors or habits - are some of the toughest challenges there are.
Some organizational psychologists suggest that it first takes "un-learning" of bad habits before new habits can be learned. Others say it just takes continual repetition - from as little as 3 weeks - to as much as 6 - 9 months!
BOTTOMLINE: Changing behavior is a matter of discipline. It's about learning habits that have purpose, meaning and impact. It's about attitude, persistence, determination and long-term gain. It's about continual motivation to not only do things right, but to do the right things. It's about continually measuring progress toward your goals. It's about being accountable to ourselves.
So....what are you trying to change? How are you tracking against your vision of what it will be like when (not if) you change those behaviors?
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