Why is Change so Challenging?
Over 80% of New Yearās resolutions are abandoned within a week. If change were easy, weād all be wealthy, fit, and happy. Itās frustrating when you know what you want to do, but you canāt get yourself to do it consistently. If the new behavior would obviously be of benefit, why isnāt that change easy to make?
Change is challenging for several reasons:
1. Habits are strong and pervasive. The average person has far more habits than they realize. Each morning, you wake up and follow the same routine. You take the same path to work. You think the same thoughts as you did the day before. Much of your day and night is a repeat of the last 500.
When you feel bored, you soothe yourself in the same 2-3 ways each time. You only eat a few foods regularly. You talk to the same people.
Habits avoid thinking. Theyāre done automatically. Anything that minimizes thinking seems to be your brainās preference. The fewer decisions, the better.
To change, you must be certain that change is in your best interest. Otherwise, your habits will always win.
2. Change is hard because itās uncomfortable. You already know how to lose 25 pounds or how to find a better job. But the thought of taking the actions necessary to accomplish those goals creates discomfort.
3. What youāre doing is already working, sort of. Your brain is preoccupied with your survival. Our brains are programmed to resist change, because what youāre doing is allowing you to live. Any change could potentially lead to death. You might be unhappy today, but youāre still alive!
Most of us prefer misery than facing uncertainty.
4. Youāve tried to change in the past and failed. Youāre no dummy. If youāve tried to change several times and failed, part of you says, āObviously, I canāt change. Whatās the use in trying?ā
It isnāt easy to change, but change is possible. The primary issue keeping you from following through on your plan to change is attempting to change too much, too soon. Smaller changes are easier to accomplish and to maintain.
How You Can Change
Change is possible with an effective approach:
1. Be prepared to change. Expect that change will be challenging. Your odds of success improve if youāre prepared. Have a plan.
2. Start small. To minimize the discomfort that change creates, only change a little each week. Meditating for two minutes each day is easier than starting with 60 minutes. The key is to get in the habit of doing the new behavior each day.
3. Have patience. It can take months to make a change permanent. Itās often quoted that a new habit requires 30 days to instill. Thatās not true. Studies show that it can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months, depending on the habit and the person.
4. Be willing to change yourself and face the consequences. Changing yourself is scary, because you donāt know what the results will be. Accept that your life will change in some way. Discomfort isnāt always a bad thing.
5. Expect to relapse. Falling off the wagon is to be expected. Attempt to enhance your approach and keep going. Aim for 90% compliance. Thatās all you need. Perfection is an illusion that will only serve to destroy your confidence.
Change requires patience with yourself. Understand why itās so challenging to change and choose to make changes slowly and incrementally. Imagine how much you could change over a few years if you changed just a tiny amount each week. The results would be staggering! How much have you changed over the last few years? Give slow change a chance.
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How many people do you know that have shared a story of health challenges that has changed their quality of life? Well, our family has truly had their share of health challenges, from being active and healthy to bedridden and prescribed a lot of medications. We knew this was not a natural way of living; as a result, we became passionate about using natural products and Natural Living by Design II, was born.
Using natural products on our body and restoring health naturally is our passion and why Natural Living by Design provides quality products that work.
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Natural Living by Design II was established in 2019, to help people maintain a healthy, happy lifestyle naturally by providing natural and healthy products that are innovative and will improve one's journey to optimum health.
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WHO WE ARE?
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We are a certified 3 female family-owned supplier of natural deodorant mist sprays and liquid herbal extract supplements in the City of Detroit.
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We believe that maintaining a healthy, happy lifestyle naturally leads to longevity and ultimately living life, naturally by design.
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OUR MISSION
Our mission is twofold:
1) We are committed to providing our customers with great customer service, on time deliveries, the BEST innovative quality natural products that are proven to be a safe alternative and complementary solution to helping people get in the best optimum health possible naturally.
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