Why is change so difficult?

Why is change so difficult?

Changing behaviour requires changing those deep-rooted beliefs and values which is difficult.

Let’s start with simple ones — for example, you watch those zillion Youtube videos that talks about ‘ what you should eat’, ‘how you should sit’, ‘what you should wear’ — you get motivated, you try it out once, you probably try it another time and if you are supercharged the third time over, but you ultimately don’t stick to it.

Do you know why?

Because changing habits isn’t superficial. It is deeper than we could imagine. And no even 21 days philosophy wouldn’t work if we don’t understand the science behind it. Our behaviour is deep-rooted in our values and beliefs. And deep down if we don’t change that, we can’t change our habits permanently. We can’t stick to that routine.

Let me explain it with a few examples

1. You see the video that talks about the benefits of giving up sugar, you are motivated and you do that Monday through to Wednesday but the mid-week urge is now killing you and unless you have a very strong will power you give in to that urge.
2. You see this amazing morning routine by Elon Musk and you want to follow suit. Now this time around you are very committed and you want to stick to it no matter what. You do it…