Why is it so hard to do the things we say we're going to do?

I am a serial pattern repeater. I have my default behaviour and responses that tramp on out when things get tough. In fact, tramping is exactly what they do, tramp all over my happy existence and take me back to square one.

I came across an article titled ‘5 Easy Steps for Changing Habits’. The article outlined the 5 step process to breaking bad habits.

1. Awareness
2. Wanting to Change
3. Commitment
4. Consistent Action
5. Perseverance

It was on reading the article habit number ‘109’ kicked in - negative self talk. I found myself engaged in a conversation with you guessed it myself.

‘Foolish girl it’s easy to kick those bad boys to the curb there’s only 5 steps’

Now, I know talking to oneself is socially unacceptable behaviour but it doesn’t seem to stop the constant banter in my head. As I studied this list I realised that in fact steps 3, 4 and 5 are quiet simply my worst habits. These steps can in fact be summed up into one nice little word for me PROCRASTINATION. I am completely aware and do want to change but so often feel it is much easier to stay snuggled right where I am thank you very much.

So here is my commitment – I am going to have a love affair with change, risk and achievement. When I hear a call to action, I’m changing the uggies to stilettos and sashaying out of the room.

Watch this space I am turning up on the door step of life minus my contradictions!