20260105 - Become Who You Want To Be

Why Resolutions Fail—And What Actually Works

Here's the truth that might sting a little: if something really matters, you shouldn't be waiting until January 1st to start

Keith and Jimbo from RestoreWellness.org tackle the annual cycle of failed resolutions with a refreshingly different approach.  Instead of fighting your bad habits head-on, gradually build new positive ones that naturally crowd them out. Write down your goals, but here's the twist—focus less on *what* you want to accomplish and more on *who* you want to become. This identity-based thinking changes everything. (It's about being a person who exercises, not just someone trying to exercise.)

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Key Takeaways:

• Action precedes motivation
  
  • You don't need to feel motivated to start - taking action first generates the motivation to continue.
• Identity-based change beats goal-focused change
  
  • Asking "who do I want to become?" creates deeper, more sustainable transformation than simply chasing specific goals.
• Emotional wins matter as much as physical results
  
  • Celebrating small emotional victories builds momentum and consistency more effectively than focusing only on measurable outcomes.

 Forget the January 1st reset. In the latest RestoreWellness episode we challenge the myth that meaningful change requires a specific date.

The Real Talk
Traditional resolutions fail by March because they're built on willpower, not identity.
Instead, we advocate a different approach:
- **Start now** if something truly matters to you
- **Write down your goals** and examine past wins and failures
- **Build habits gradually**—let positive behaviors naturally crowd out negative ones
- **Ask yourself:** *Who do I want to become?* (Not just what do I want to accomplish)

Small, consistent wins build internal confidence. Action precedes motivation—you don't wait to feel ready; you start, then momentum follows.

Pay attention to the five fundamentals:

• Diet
• Exercise
• Hydration
• Sleep
• Relationships

Master these, and transformation follows.

What resonates with you:  Identity-based change or goal-based change?
Share your thoughts.

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