I have 3 major predictions for you in 2009.
...and please don't take offence to what I am about to say - as it is not meant to upset you. (I will explain shortly).
1. You will break most of your 2009 resolutions by February.
2. You will fall into the same habits and patterns of behaviour that you wanted
to change in 2008 by the end of January.
3. You will gain about 1 kilogram of body fat.
Why do I make these predictions? Well, statistically speaking, that's what will happen to almost everyone.
So, it's a safe bet that the same will happen to you this year.
Studies have repeatedly found that, regardless of what goals, promises or resolutions you make, you will fall back into your most deeply ingrained behaviours and actions.
In his book 'Mind Sculpture', Ian Robertson explains that your dominate thinking and behaviour habits create neural pathways in your brain. The more you think and behave in the same way, the more reinforced these pathways become.
After a while, you just 'naturally' think and act according to the ingrained neural pathways in your brain that your habits created.
This is why you are likely to break new years resolutions, why you won't reach your targets, or why business culture fails to change - because you keep falling back into the same habits of behaviour and action after a little while.
Changing your behaviour, and your work culture,
starts by changing the brain's neural pathways.
ou brain's neural pathways are not fixed - in fact they are very malleable. By consistently reinforcing a new thought pattern or attitude, the brain begins to rewire and produces a new 'natural' behavior, morale, or culture.
To build a resilient mental attitude, and rewire your brain's neural pathways, you need
self-discipline, consistency and relentless enthusiasm.
* Become a sponge
Surround yourself with positive ideas, fresh perspectives and new education. Submerge your mind with positive, inspiring and practical tools to keep you focused.
* Focus forward:
Whinging about problems, blaming yourself, or finding excuses only reinforces the neural pathways in your brain to stay the same.
