When you say ‘New Year’, you say ‘good intentions’. In 2024 we will really drink less, stop smoking and exercise more.
At least, that’s what we tell ourselves. But are these good intentions really useful or are they completely pointless? Professor of neuropsychology Erik Scherder does not beat around the bush. “The risk is that good intentions mainly lead to disappointment.”
Nevertheless, good intentions can turn out well, says Scherder. According to him, there are three conditions you must meet to succeed. Starting with awareness. Furthermore, the good intention must become priority number one. “There should be nothing more important in the near future.”
Moreover, you must have an environment that supports you. “If the rest of your family continues to drink alcohol or regularly eat fries while you want to stop, you are not going to make it.”
How are you ‘in the game’? Do you have good intentions? Or do you think it is completely pointless to have good intentions? Let us know and participate in the Statement of the Day.