How to Actually Create Meaningful Life Changes This Year (3) By Leo Babauta… Choose Something Meaningful Most people choose goals because they feel like I should, or it seems like something that would be good to do (which is the same thing). This isn’t very meaningful, and so you will give up when your resistance comes up. Instead, choose something that really means something to you: - I quit smoking because I realized it was going to have long-term health consequences not only for me, but for my wife and kids. - I ran a marathon because I really wanted to prove to myself that I am worthy of my own trust, and remake my self-image. - When I write books, I do it because it feels like it will really help people who need it.