Ever heard of the adage, "Simple, but not easy"? We encounter numerous situations in our lives where this holds true: maintaining a work-life balance, taking care of our health, or managing and saving money. The simplicity lies in the concept, but the execution can often be daunting, tricky, or sometimes downright impossible.
How do we conquer these? Consistency and repetition are key. When we approach these goals in smaller, manageable ways, the 'easy' begins to take shape.
Let's discuss savings for a moment. Can you imagine stashing away $100, $1,000, or $10,000 a month? For many, such figures might seem astronomical, if not outrageous. But what about saving just ten cents every time you make a purchase? Now, that's more like it - simple, and more importantly, doable!
The same principle applies to your health and fitness goals. The thought of hitting the gym for a daily 90-minute workout might be inconceivable for some, but what if you start with simply putting on your workout clothes and doing a single sit-up each day? Seems a lot less daunting now, doesn't it?
Work-life balance can be approached similarly. Begin by dedicating ten minutes daily to personal time, whether it be for family, entertainment, or just some quiet contemplation.
The trick here is to start small - so small that it becomes easy. The critical aspect is building consistency, making these actions habitual. Think about getting dressed every morning. We do it without a second thought; it's a powerful habit.
By making the simple actions habitual, they become easy over time. Once you've formed a habit, scaling it up becomes far less challenging. Changing from saving ten cents to a dollar each time you spend? Not so hard. Gradually increasing from one sit-up a day to 30? It's within your reach.
The secret is to commit. Commit to the small actions and allow them to grow into habits. As these habits form and solidify, the seemingly complex tasks transform into simple, manageable, and achievable goals. By doing this, what's simple will also become easy.
