Here’s how you keep the motivation to hit your new goals.
Gone are the days when achieveing resolutions was an individual and sometimes lonely journey. Today, you can have thousands of people virtually walking and celebrating with you through milestones.
Even if going off social media for sometime to do your thing, you can have people from all over the world cheering you on.
How to turn attention into motivation
Scientists say it takes 66 days for a new behaviour to become a habit. The duration differs however, depending on psychophysiological factors putting the period between 18 days to 254 days.
If starting a business is one of your resolutions, this method suits you best.
Lifestyle business”
This is a business you start to so you can live the life that you want.
It focuses on how you live your life or making money from sharing experience, tips and expertise to help others live a better life, according to author Miranda Marquit.
It is an indefinite concept which means many categories fall under it and social media has been the biggest influence of this concept. It is predominantly online in ventures like courses, services; on websites, podcasts, blogs, among others.
How to use the lifestyle business model to achieve your resolutions
1.It involves documenting your skills, expertise or interests and connecting with your tribe. By sharing your journey with others through these media enables you to find other people on the same path like you.
2.It creates a history to monitor your progress and changes you are going through.
This is the equivalent of journaling but with other people, there is a sense of camraderie and “not wanting to let them down” that can push you.
Having other people rely on you can be great motivation and inspiration.
3.Since it looks like a business, without the monetary goal, it calls for your attention and time easily. This is especially true for people who have a negative attitude towards hobbies or self development.
4.It helps you achieve various skills or goals simultaneously which compound into reinforcing habits. The more new experiences you introduce from your resolutions into practice, the more varied knowledge and skills you gain.
Mediums/skills to document your journey.
- Writing
- Videography
- Photography
- Public speaking
- Trainer
- Relationship talks
- Sharing knowledge in unique ways
- Creating merchandise, etc.
5.It is flexible and fun. Doing things on your own can be rewarding. But involving other people brings a cocktail of different experiences, feedback, connecting with people.
You can do it from anywhere depending on the medium of your choice. You can easily integrate other parts of your life so your goals don’t feel like separate pursuits.
6.Share the burden. Despite having other people with you, you are not responsible for them. You share responsiblity with others which makes the experience more relaxed and energising.
It is less lonely if/when you have a set back. Time flies when you are busy having fun.
7.Practicing freedom. As you track your progress and reach more milestones, you decide on the direction you want to take and what else you can achieve.
8.Smooth transition. You might decide to turn it into a real business, up-skill and get creative to devote yourself to your new lifestyle. You might notice missing links, problems and needs that you can fill.
