In the journey of life, we are often guided by low emotions and go in different directions. And when faced with anxiety and stress, we often find an antidote to short-term happiness – and that is to make a determination to change. Especially at a low point in life, such as a huge loss in a trading account or a doctor's warning that your health is worrying due to obesity, the determination to change seems to be a ray of hope and a glimmer of hope.
Change, the word is full of infinite possibilities and expectations. When we begin to imagine our changed lives and ourselves, an indescribable sense of excitement and anticipation wells up in our hearts. Research shows that whether it's an investment plan, a plan, or a spending plan, it can make us feel more in control, more powerful, and more rational.
However, as our goals have expanded, so have our expectations. But reality is often not what we want, and promises of change rarely go the way we want them to. Excessive optimism and unrealistic expectations may bring us short-lived happiness, but often followed by feelings of loss and frustration. While the decision to change can make us feel satisfied in the moment, the real rewards are not as easy to come by as we think. When we face setbacks, disappointment replaces the good feeling we felt when we decided to change, while failing to meet expectations can lead to renewed feelings of guilt, depression and self-doubt.
Making up your mind may be the easiest step for most investors, but the real challenge lies in persistence and execution. To avoid a lapse of control, we need to find something that truly makes us feel happy and fulfilled, rather than relying solely on empty promises of change. We need to learn to start small things in life, set modest goals, and motivate ourselves with little by little progress. Only in this way can we move forward steadily on the path of change and embrace a better future.