Being Tenacious and Growing in Tenacity

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Definition from Oxford English Dictionary – Tenacious (Adjective)

1.1 Not readily relinquishing a position, principle, or course of action; determined
1.2 Persisting in existence; not easily dispelled

Setting a goal and the path is sometimes the hardest part of changing your life, if you have the right mindset. Once you have developed a habit of being tenacious, or persistent, following the directions is simply a matter of switching off the idea that you are choosing to do something each day, but simply following a new routine. Once you begin to look at the actions to achieve your goal as a negotiable, you lose ground with your sense of tenacity and persistence. For example, if you are looking to improve your energy levels through fitness, you can book all your classes/sessions in for the week and simply recognise that these times are as set and firm as your starting time for work. They are no longer optional or dependent upon mood. They are a set part of your week. This can also be the same for eating well – you can do a meal plan or even all your meal prep for the week, so that what you eat is already chosen and requires no emotional input that may waver and test your resolve. Working towards a promotion or building your business? Incorporate an extra 25 mins a day studying business or performance improvement and implementing what you learn. Building habits helps you to grow in tenacity, it keeps you hungry and disciplined and soon, you begin to crave these sessions of self-improvement (usually after 14 days or so of consistent adherence to a daily habit). How will you grow in tenacity this week?