Category: Habits

HabitFast Journey-Day 45-Darkness

Without darkness there would be no need for light...

— Unknown —

  Darkness cannot prevail in the light… As we are coming to a close on The Second Annual HabitFast Journey, I wanted to take you back over 2000 years ago and remind you of what Jesus went through for us.  No matter what it is we are trying to overcome or change, the pain associated with…

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HabitFast Journey-Day 44-Rewards for Gettin r’ Done

The real world doesn’t reward perfectionists. It rewards people who get things done.

— Unknown —

Are you getting it done?  Have you been able to get your habit starved or started?  Have you made progress?  Progress beats perfection every day of the week. 2 Samuel 22:31, “As for God, his way is perfect; the Lord’s word is flawless.  He shields all who take refuge in him.”  (TNIV) There is only…

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HabitFast Journey-Day 43-Daily Do’s Matter

What you do every day matters more than what you do every once in a while.

— Unknown —

And what we do every day is usually a result of solidly planning our “DO’S” and turning them over to God. Proverbs 16:3, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”  (TNIV) Proverbs 16:9, “In their hearts human beings plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” (TNIV) HabitFast Journey Action Steps:…

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HabitFast Journey-Day 42-Tomorrow is not a Given

Procrastinators who say, “There’s always tomorrow!” deny the reality that one day, they will be wrong.

— Unknown —

I’ve experienced the passing of three friends over the last month…tomorrow is never guaranteed and that’s a fact. Proverbs 27:1, “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.”  (TNIV) HabitFast Journey Action Steps: 1. Start the day-reflect, meditate, journal and prayerfully turn your HabitFast plan and day over to…

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HabitFast Journey-Day 41-Finish Strong

‘Finished last’ will always be better than ‘Did not finish’, which always trumps ‘Did not start.'

— Unknown —

The first step in finishing strong is starting. This is Day 41 of our HabitFast Journey and a dozen of you emailed me your goals prior to kicking things off.  For those of you who emailed me; I’ve been praying every morning for you.  Kudos for starting on this journey and having the courage to…

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HabitFast Journey-Day 40-Know Limits

Know your limits, but never stop trying to exceed them.

— Author Unknown —

True Dat…especially those limits that are self-imposed or placed on us by others. John 10:10, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” HabitFast Journey Action Steps: 1.  Start the day-reflect, meditate, journal and prayerfully turn your HabitFast plan and day over to…

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HabitFast Journey-Day 39-No Shortcuts to Worthy Ways

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.

— Beverly Sills —

Anything worth anything in life takes work. Breaking an old habit and/or starting a new habit is a place worth going. We are coming upon our final week of the HabitFast Journey.  Promise yourself to close it out strong by adhering to the following “shortcut to success steps” below. HabitFast Journey Action Steps: 1.  Start the…

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HabitFast Journey-Day 38-Thrown on the Scrap Heap

This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; the being a force of nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.

— George Bernard Shaw —

Now that my friends is pure wisdom from Mr. Shaw. I want to be thoroughly worn out before I’m thrown on the scrap heap.  How about you? Ecclesiastes 9:17, “The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools.”  (NIV) HabitFast Journey Action Steps: 1.  Start the…

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HabitFast Journey-Day 37-Bent on Focus

Men, like nails, lose their usefulness when they lose direction and begin to bend.

— Walter Savage Landor —

Focus, Focus, Focus…if you don’t know how to keep your direction (focus) and prevent “bending” from taking place in your life, I suggest you place more focus and action on the 5 steps below: Jeremiah 17:7-8, “But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.  He will be like…

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HabitFast Journey-Day 36-Put DO to Your Dream

The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do.

— Sarah Ban Breathnach —

This quote reminds me of the first two people I served as a Life Coach for about five years ago.  Each of these people reached out to me with a dream but neither had a clear path and plan for what to do in order to achieve their dreams.  I assisted them in creating a…

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