"If you not only want to stop smoking, but also ban sweets from your diet and finally start jogging, you're bound to overtax yourself. "To break old habits, we need willpower," Schuster said. But nobody has that in abundance. Pursuing several goals at the same time also means that our willpower has to be multitrack and thus is is quickly used up. In the end, we don't get anywhere."
""It must be fun. We need a positive approach to the change we want to make," Schuster said. "I have to stop smoking" and "I want to stop smoking" may differ only marginally in terms of language. From a psychological point of view, however, it is crucial for the long-term success of a project whether we have to, or want to, do something."
New-year resolutions often begin with high enthusiasm that quickly fades, causing repeated failures. Attempting multiple habit changes simultaneously exhausts limited willpower and reduces success. Adopting a single focus and progressing one step at a time preserves willpower and improves outcomes. Choosing changes that feel enjoyable and adopting a positive, want-to motivation increases long-term adherence. Distinguishing between obligations ("have to") and desires ("want to") influences persistence. Remaining realistic about starting points and building incremental, achievable steps supports lasting behavior change. Applying these principles increases the likelihood of making meaningful, sustained improvements in health and habits.
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