MOTIVATION. GOALS. VISION. For reals, you learn SO MUCH about this as a missionary. I had no freaking idea before. I'll try to keep this short because I have so much in my head about it. So this is something I learned recently, it's actually from a book I read. It was more meant to try and change others' behavior but it can work for yourself.
Most people attribute bad behavior to lack of will power or character flaws (I'm just too lazy or weak). That is total bull -.-
Key 1: Learn to like what you don't (easier said then done)
Key 2: Ability to do what you can't.
If you aren't able to do something you won't even try.
Key 3: Social influence is extremely powerful.
Having someone to be accountable to is essential.
Key 4: Change your environment
This one is really easy to fix (usually). Whatever your temptation is just get rid of it.
Key 5: Evaluate
Then you gotta check progress OFTEN. Not every now and then. We constantly do this as missionaries.
I have a lot more in my head, but [that will have to do for now]
Elder Regis
Alpha and Omega
Most people attribute bad behavior to lack of will power or character flaws (I'm just too lazy or weak). That is total bull -.-
Key 1: Learn to like what you don't (easier said then done)
Key 2: Ability to do what you can't.
If you aren't able to do something you won't even try.
Key 3: Social influence is extremely powerful.
Having someone to be accountable to is essential.
Key 4: Change your environment
This one is really easy to fix (usually). Whatever your temptation is just get rid of it.
Key 5: Evaluate
Then you gotta check progress OFTEN. Not every now and then. We constantly do this as missionaries.
I have a lot more in my head, but [that will have to do for now]
Elder Regis
Alpha and Omega