Why most people start off strong but end up quiting?

[Lifehack.org]( Lower Expectation ≠ Lower Standard You are unlikely to achieve your goal if you have unrealistically high expectations of yourself. Hi there, I chatted with a few LifeHack community members over the weekend, and some of them were facing the same challenge: sticking to their goal. Most of them start out strong, but after a few weeks, they struggle to find the time and energy to carry on with their goals. They become distracted by work deadlines, social obligations, or household chores. One of the members whose goal is to exercise on a regular basis told me that he became demotivated when he didn't notice a significant difference in his weight or physical appearance. As a result, he began to miss several days of exercise, and before he knew it, he had stopped exercising entirely. Despite their best efforts, they are unable to meet their goals and feel defeated. This is a common scenario for many people who are trying to balance their personal and professional lives while also trying to achieve more in life. If you identify with this, don't be discouraged; it's not that you're incapable of achieving your goals; it's just that you're not using the best method. I asked each of these members I chatted with if their goal made them look forward to tomorrow. And the result was that…. None of them said yes... That was alarming because who could remain motivated to do things they didn’t look forward to? Not to mention having to do it every day. I asked them to tell me more about their goals, and they were quite harsh…. One attempted to work out for 60 minutes every day despite not having a habit of exercising. Another attempted to follow a strict diet without considering personal food preferences or dietary restrictions. While it's nice that they're trying to aim high, the expectations are a little too high, which makes it difficult for them to remain motivated. When we set unrealistically high expectations for ourselves, we are more likely to be disappointed and discouraged when we fail to meet them. We are also more prone to burnout as we try to meet the demands we have placed on ourselves. Worse, when we become overwhelmed by our unrealistic expectations, we may simply give up. And this is exactly what some of the members experience. Lowering your expectations does not imply lowering your standards. It simply means that you're making sound decisions about how to achieve your goals. Setting realistic goals for yourself encourages progress, and consistent progress brings you closer to your ultimate goal. It has to be better than having very high expectations of yourself, failing to meet those expectations, feeling defeated, and then giving up, right? So, whatever your goal is, I want you to honestly answer this question: Does this goal make me look forward to tomorrow? Think about it and see if your expectations and goals need to be adjusted. It’s good to be ambitious, but it’s also important that you’re realistic and happy about what you’re trying to accomplish! Cheers, Leon Founder & CEO@LifeHack Sometimes learning one simple technique is all that is required to change the way you manage your time; other times, additional guidance and support will be needed. If you are the latter, please know that you are not alone. Join us at LifeHack to work smarter and get more done together. LifeHack is the only productivity platform that gives you everything you need to make time work for you without making you feel insufficient to reach your goals. We're all in it together! [Explore Membership]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Pinterest]( Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Lifehack, Unit 33554, PO Box 6945,, London, W1A 6US, United Kingdom