“Behind every system of actions is a system of beliefs.”
James Clear
We may be adept at setting goals, but may wonder why we don’t achieve or maintain them. However, we can’t forget about the beliefs that actually drive our actions toward that goal.
Sadly, our old identity can “sabotage our new plans for change.”
If you never change the underlying beliefs that fueled your old behavior, new behavior becomes more challenging.
Clear tells us, “The ultimate form of intrinsic motivation is when a habit becomes part of your identity.”
When you start stating who you are rather than what you want you will open the door to future success. Incongruent actions rarely last if they contrast your beliefs about your self.
You can white knuckle your way through a behavior change, but until you view your identity through a different lense eventually you will return back to your old habits.
“Improvements are only temporary until they become who you are.”
James Clear
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