Why “It Is Easier Said Than Done”?

Many a time when we are told such pep talks as “Be positive”, “Be persistent”, or ”Just do it”, without any thought we may answer, “It’s easier said than done.”

Is it really the case? Then why did many other people make it?

Have you remembered that, every time after you said or just thought it’s easier said than done, what did you do? Nothing, perhaps. We just continued our discontented life and kept complaining.

We don’t want to do it as it sounds difficult and may need a lot of efforts. “Easier said than done” becomes the best excuse for us. Deep in our heart, we want to get the result or achievement effortlessly or in a day. But as we all know, it’s not realistic. “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Every change comes little by little, day by day.

However, changes can come naturally eventually and last long if we develop them as a habit.

I used to be a very negative and vulnerable person. When I decided to change, I set two rules for myself.

First, always look forward to the good things as well as think about all the worst things that could happen. If you can give every possibility a thought and make measures accordingly, there’s nothing to worry about.

Second, if something bad really happens, find out the positive sides in it. Hardship, misfortune or failure is the best way for us to grow.

I used those two rules in every aspect of my life. At first, it was a little hard for me. Gradually, it became my habit so that I’ll always look at the positive sides when anything happens and prepare the worst. I’m much more positive and stronger today.

Everything can be achieved as long as you make efforts day by day and develop it into a habit. Nothing is easier said than done.