Based on other research, we know that our attributions about ourselves change too. “Just get started … Once we start, our attributions of the task change. According to Professor Tim Pyschyl, an expert on procrastination, once you get started, you’ll feel differently, not only about the task, but also about yourself:

The trick is to do something – anything really – to get yourself moving again in the direction of your goal. Obviously, you don’t feel like doing whatever it is you have to do, or you’d be doing it. When you do get going though, it’s much easier to maintain the behavior. Once we stop moving, it takes some mental energy to get moving again. But it seems to work the same when it comes to our mental processes. You may recognize that as Newton’s First Law of Motion, also known as inertia. Likewise, a body in motion tends to stay in motion. Instead, forgive yourself, and use these five tips to start fresh today.Ī body at rest tends to stay at rest unless acted on by an outside force. Beating yourself up over a short-term setback will only keep you stuck. Research on people who quit smoking, for example, shows that it takes several attempts before they finally quit for good.

Behavior change takes time and perseverance. The slogan Press On! has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” - Calvin Coolidge Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.

Education will not the world is full of educated derelicts. Genius will not unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Talent will not nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.

How to keep on track with your goals