Why Is It So Hard to Start?

Have you ever needed to do something and just procrastinated on it until the last minute?

Did you ever think to yourself, once you had finished that task, “Why didn’t I do that sooner?  It wasn’t that hard?”

If this resonates with you, you are not alone!

Many people struggle with getting started!  But the question is, WHY is is so hard to start?

Actually it has nothing to do with your laziness or inability to complete tasks (psst… it might) but REALLY it’s based on SCIENCE. I LOVE science and I LOVE applying physical, scientific realities to spiritual or metaphysical truths.  So, bear with me!

Check out the picture below.  Yes, I could have found a more elegant representation of this but I drew this one! and I wanted to share.

This is a picture representation of a simple reaction.  One the y axis (vertical) you can see it measures energy.  On the x-axis (horizontal) it measures the progress of the reaction or TIME.  You will notice you start with the reactants (purple arrow) and instead of going directly to products (at the end) there is a bump up in the graph.  This bump represents what is called the Energy of Activation.  This represents that a certain amount of energy, a SIGNIFICANT amount has to be poured into the reaction in order for it to start.  The green double ended-arrow represents the difference in energy between where you start at and how much you need to begin the reaction.

This is also true about what we aim to achieve in life.  It takes a SIGNIFICANT amount of energy to start.  It requires time, resources, help.  Sometimes we have to completely change our mindsets, or reset our schedules.  However, you will find that once you get started, that keeping the momentum is a lot easier than it was to get started.

This is why it is so hard to start!  It takes a lot!  But guess what?  YOU can do it.  In fact, you MUST do.  If you want to make any changes in life, whether physical, mental, financial, emotional, etc. YOU MUST START!  Yes, beginning will be difficult and require much energy but you are more than capable.

Everything you need, you already have.  Just Begin!

What are you waiting for?  Don’t Delay!  Future You is Waiting For Your Arrival!

 

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