Notes From A Hypnotist, Part 2: Creating A New Year Thats Way Better Than Last Year
This is part 2 of a two-part series, and to save time and effort, well take a moment to review the highlights of part 1. If youre like me, and you feel compelled to read both parts, check the archives for Notes From A Hypnotist: How To Repair A Broken New Years Resolution by Wendy Lapidus-Saltz.
Here are the highlights of part 1: There are essentially five reasons that most New Years resolutions come undone quickly. All have to do with how and why you made your resolution in the first place, and the level of support youre getting from yourself and others in following through.
The reasons are:
1. You made your resolution too complicated or severe
2. Its all about what you wont do (not over-drink, not overeat, not sit in front of the TV too much) instead of what you will do (eat perfect portions, emphasize healthy foods, exercises x times a week) most people require both
3. Your resolution denies a need or desire without providing a beneficial substitution
4. You expect to feel deprived, and thereby pre-program yourself to feel that way
5. You...