Rethinking Resolutions: Embracing Identity-Based Change

How many times have we declared a new year's resolution, only for it to collect dust by the end of January? Let's face it, we're all guilty of this, including me! Shockingly, only about 9% of people who create a resolution manage to follow through with it. The issue? Often, we set ourselves up for failure by establishing unrealistic goals.

In this episode of Leading with Heart, I explore the world of New Year's Resolutions, unpacking why I no longer believe in them, and advocating instead for a mindset shift towards lasting, sustainable transformations. Together, we'll talk through the challenges of traditional resolutions—unrealistic goals, lack of sustainability, non-commitment to change, all-or-nothing thinking, and the pressures from external sources.

The game-changer here is identity-based change, a concept inspired by James Clear's "Atomic Habits." It's about identifying who we want to be first and aligning our behaviors accordingly, paving the way for sustainable change. We kickstart this process by understanding our 'why' or the motivations for change. Creating an identity statement serves as our north star, not just for personal growth but also for shaping our leadership philosophy.

I share practical suggestions for implementing this approach in the New Year. It's not just about setting goals; it's about identifying who you want to become in the coming year. Emphasizing continuous improvement and lifelong growth, we'll focus on small, consistent steps aligned with our identity rather than falling into the trap of temporary resolutions.

Join my upcoming "Atomic Habits" Book Club and Atomic Habits Bootcamp in 2024, offering a supportive community to apply these principles! 

Resources:

Atomic Habits - James Clear

Join the January Book Club: Atomic Habits: https://fabulous-pioneer-9504.ck.page/6c49fd8296

North Start Meditation & Craft a Personalized Identity Statement Worksheet: https://fabulous-pioneer-9504.ck.page/de6f72ebb6

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