To achieve the result, set the rules, instead of objectives

Goals - is too cruel for us. Unfortunately we are so constituted that rarely reach goals. Normally the picture is the same, and very sadly, we enthusiastically begin to move, but a week later disappointed not to see clear progress, and throws undertaking.

I suggest you set the rules - action description, exactly when you need them to do. They will gradually lead you to your goal. Here are a few examples of rules for different purposes:

1. The goal: to write a book. Rule: When I turn on the computer, I close the browser and all other programs, except for the text editor, and write for 20 minutes.

2. Objective: to learn Spanish. Typically when I go to and from work, I listen audiouroki Spanish.

3. Purpose: read more. Rule of thumb: at 21:30 I turn off the computer and read before bedtime.

4. The goal: to run a marathon. Typically, when at 6 am the alarm goes off, I go out for a jog. Or do stretching if this day.

5. The goal: to lose weight. Rules:

• For breakfast I eat only oatmeal with cinnamon and berries.
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• For lunch, I eat black beans, brown rice, vegetables, sauces, salsa and guacamole.
• If I'm hungry, I eat an apple, carrots and nuts.
• Drink tea or water. Exception - a cup of coffee in the morning.

6. Objective: To achieve greater awareness. Rule of thumb: every day I get up, go to the bathroom, then drink a glass of water and meditate 5 minutes.

None of these rules can not uniquely lead you to the goal, but each of them will bring you closer to it.

How to comply with the rules

Rules are fine in theory, but very difficult in practice feasible. Here are a few tips on how to learn to abide by the rules.

1. start typing regulations gradually. First, follow the one for a week or two, then add a second, and then one more, but not too much at once. For myself, I found that I could observe a maximum of five rules.

2. The rules should not take much time: 5-20 minutes for complex tasks up to 30 minutes for a simple. Do not expect perfection: It's okay if it turns out bad, but strive to do better.

3. If you are still not very good carry rule, you may need to conduct a report on the progress or change the environment to make it easier.

4. Do not start with the rules relating to food. This is the most difficult thing, because we can not control the emotional overeating, or other reasons for which our brain makes us feel hungry. Install power rules one by one and change the environment so as not to tempt themselves forbidden foods: do not keep them at home, and better not to go there, where you can be tempted by them.

5. Well to start with the rules, which lead to conscious behaviorBecause they set you on a lighter adoption of other rules.

6. Set a reminder on your phone, computer or hang notes in places where you have to remember the rules.

Rules need to constantly adjust and change, to find out what works for you, and that - no. Initially, you'll be sure to remember to comply with them, there will be useful reminders. You will understand that in order to perform some of the rules need to change the environment. This is an incredible learning process, through which you will begin to understand how you act.

rules - small steps that over time lead to big changes. And these steps, you can actually do. And how do you come up with a rule for yourself today?