In simple quick terms, it’s because they only talk about following through with the change.
Now that you’re more curious…
In more thorough terms,
we’re naturally inclined to use our imagination and that definitely works to our advantage. However, too often we jump the gun and focus more on what we are going to do rather than the simple – and much more fun – process of exploring our options.
We talk about the diets we will start. We talk about the idea of moving in with someone new. We talk about quitting our job. We talk about taking a spontaneous trip. We talk and never do.
I’m not suggesting that we don’t talk about what we are going to do (there are many benefits to it), it’s more along the lines of suggesting talking about what we are going to do.
Talking as in a two-way street. To talk about the change you’re going to make, it’s one way.
Deciding you are going to make a change in your life is truly great and usually the tipping point kind of attitude people need to turn their life around or redirect it in the way they want. However, if we explored the options we have; if we discussed with others what making the change will entail; if we imagined a hundred different scenarios regarding the change we want to make, but also the changes we could otherwise make, then we will be much more likely to follow through.
When we think in concrete terms, “I’m going to do this,” our brain subconsciously works to give us reasons not to. As a result, the change we said we were going to make, we don’t.
To follow through with a change you want to make, start talking about it.
Stay Positive & You’re Imagination Is Pretty Good At Making What It Thinks Into Reality
Garth E. Beyer
- There’s An AI For That - December 22, 2024
- Fun Facts - December 21, 2024
- The Tradeoff - December 20, 2024
