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Embracing Non-Negotiables for Lasting Change: A Strategy for 2025

As we step into a new year, many of us find ourselves setting goals and resolutions to make this year even better than the last. Yet, the media often highlights our collective struggles to stick with these resolutions. We've all heard the discouraging statistics: new gym memberships that go unused, weight loss goals that fizzle out by February, and aspirations that crumble once the novelty of the new year wears off.

Despite these challenges, what if I told you that there is a way to enhance your overall well-being by just 1 percent each month? In my experience, setting monthly non-negotiables and sharing them with an accountability group can foster consistency and create a streak of success. I call this approach the "Jigsaw Puzzle Principle" because it originated for me in the very unintentional habit that I formed around having to complete a puzzle before I could go to bed every day- like the day wasn't complete until I did (which wasn't true, but it sure felt that way). This revealed to me the power of non-negotiables and community/accountability, along with what we know about triggers and rewards.

Creating Habits with Consistency

Habits are the small, consistent actions that form the bedrock of our lives. Although most of us understand the importance of good habits, maintaining them long enough to effect real change is where many stumble. This is where the concept of non-negotiables shines. Much like brushing your teeth, non-negotiables are commitments you make with yourself that permit no variance. These commitments are the anchors of habit formation—integral parts of your life that you do daily without hesitation.

The Neuroscience of Non-Negotiables

Our brains love patterns and reward consistency. By making a habit non-negotiable, you engage your brain's systems that solidify habit formation. Here's the science behind it:

• Cue Recognition
• Reward Pathways
• Strengthened Neural Pathways

Accountability and Community

Creating habits is easier when you have support. Whether through a coach, accountability partner, or a group, sharing your non-negotiables with others adds an extra layer of commitment. You can also set the terms for how you want to be held accountable, allowing for encouragement and check-ins when needed.

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