We live in a fast paced world where instant gratification is King and everywhere you turn someone is trying to sell you a quick fix to something. Whether that is a “life hack” to becoming the best version of yourself, losing weight, making money or even “manifesting” your life, I’m going to be honest with you, there is no such thing as a quick fix. If you want results that last, the only way to get it is to do the work.
Since it’s January, let’s talk about some areas that are the focus of most people’s New Year’s resolutions: finances, mental health, weight loss and relationships. I think we can unanimously agree that these are all very important areas in life that many people struggle to achieve their goals in. When it comes to finances, there are obviously multiple routes to success, and financial success or stability looks different to each person. However, in order to be financially stable there are some habits that can be built and maintained over time. Some examples of this include saving, investing and having a side hustle. If your goal is to retire by age 40, chances are that you will need to work very hard in your 20’s and 30’s. The reality of this is that you will have to say no to some of the “fun” things that you might want to do and spend that time and money working or investing instead. The same goes for mental health and losing weight. There is no magic diet or trend that will give you that “snatched” body that you dream of. There is no 5 minute meditation that will rid you of anxiety and depression forever. Everything that lasts takes practice and investment. If your goal is better mental health, that means that you have to work on it each day. You’ll need to take the necessary steps which may include therapy, journaling, meditation, etc. and you build consistency in order to see results. If you want to lose weight, pay attention to your eating habits, eat clean, find workouts that work for you and stay consistent with it! It’s okay if you have off days, but the key is to keep going. Lastly, in relationships you have to do the work. If you want a lasting relationship, you have to take the time out to do the inner work for yourself, as well as work on the things that your partner needs. So many relationships fail because one partner or both refuse to do the work. There is no such thing as a perfect relationship. Real relationships require time, commitment and dedication. It’s a daily practice of showing up and working hard to be the best version of yourself and the version that your partner needs.
The best things in life take time. Nothing worth having comes easily. Everything comes down to mindset, discipline, consistency and building positive habits.