Achieve Your 2025 Goals
We often get stuck thinking it requires a monumental shift, a huge effort, to change some habits that will achieve our goals. But what if I told you that change could happen in the blink of an eye, like when you take a shortcut you've just learned about on a long drive? It's not as difficult as it seems, especially when you understand the power of love and fear in shaping our decisions.
Think about it—when you're driving the same long route every day, it's easy to feel bored or drained. But the moment you discover a new shortcut, you’re excited to try it out, right? You’re motivated by the possibility of making the journey faster and more enjoyable. This is where love comes into play. When you love the idea of a new habit, a new way of doing things, it becomes effortless to adopt.
However, when we don’t feel drawn to change, fear often holds us back. Fear of failure, fear of the unknown, fear that we’re not ready. These fears can make us stick with old, unproductive habits because it feels safer, it’s less effort, even if they aren't getting us where we want to go. The truth is, fear will keep you stuck, while love propels you forward.
Everything we do is motivated by either fear of by love
If you can tap into a love for the new habit—whether it's a healthier lifestyle, better sales performance, or achieving your personal goals—the change will be natural and immediate.
But for bigger goals, like weight loss or hitting your sales targets, those take a little more time to manifest. These are the ones where fear can sneak in, saying, “This is too hard” or “It’s going to take too long.” That's where acting as if becomes powerful. Act as if you're already the person you want to be—the person who has successfully achieved your goal.
When you filter your decisions through that mindset, you start to make choices that align with the person you're becoming, not just the person you are right now. It’s the subtle shift of making decisions based on who you want to be, rather than staying trapped in habits driven by fear or inertia.
The more you act as if, the more you step into the version of yourself that’s already achieving those goals. And just like the shortcut you love to take, the new habits will feel easier, more intuitive, and even exciting.
Here’s some simple new habits that can tap into love and propel you straight towards your goals:
HEALTH:
Taking the stairs instead of the elevator – Small effort, big reward in the long run.
Prepping meals in advance – Meal prep saves time and effort during the week.
Food Swaps – Swap something unhealthy for something healthy. A simple switch.
WEALTH:
Automating savings – Set it up and forget it, gets you to your destination faster.
Seeking mentorship – By learning from someone who’s been there, you bypass common mistakes and accelerate your financial growth.
Mastering time management – Prioritising tasks effectively allows you to get more done in less time, just like finding a quicker path to your destination.
HAPPINESS:
Starting each day with gratitude – A shortcut to a positive mindset and a happier day ahead.
Setting boundaries early – By knowing when to say no, you avoid potential conflicts, just like bypassing the busy road.
Decluttering your environment – Creating a peaceful space that brings calm and joy, much like finding a clear path.
So for 2025, start making decisions today based on love—love for the person you’re becoming, love for the goals you're destined to achieve. And watch how quickly those new habits and goals start to fall into place.
