What Are The Casualties Of Your Busy-ness?
A staggering 89% of Americans report a problem with that all-important “work-life balance.” Have you found yourself wondering how your lost your footing in life?
Have you ever noticed how quickly and easily you can pick up a bad habit? Yet, when your goal is to form a good habit, it seems like an uphill battle!
Maybe your goal is to eat healthier, work out regularly, or even, to just wake up earlier. Or, you could be trying to form good financial habits, like spending less on groceries or sticking to your budget. Whatever your goal, you probably know what it’s like to feel stuck in a rut.
The key is to start out determined and stick to the plan for just a little while… and, the next thing you know, the first week’s over and you’re right on track!
When forming a new habit, it has to become second nature. You must get to a point where you don’t even think twice about it. Until that point, it can be so easy to become discouraged and give up.
Over the years I’ve heard a lot of people talk about how it takes 21 days to form a habit. But we both know, that is so beyond false! If you have been carrying around a bad eating habit for your whole lifetime, honestly, how realistic is it to expect everything to change in just 21 days?!
Some habits take a shorter – or longer – time to become second nature, but I’m here to tell you, don’t expect it to happen overnight! Or even in a month. In fact, some new studies show it takes an average of 66 days to form a habit.
That number may seem scary to you. “Dani, I can barely get myself to work out 2 days in a row – let alone 66 days!” Remember, everything starts with making a decision. When you make a solid decision and follow it with action, you will succeed.
That being said, here are a couple of practical tips to help you commit to the actions required to form good, healthy habits:
I sincerely hope you use these tips and also share them to encourage other people in your life. If you know someone who has been trying to develop a new habit, celebrate their small milestones with them! Pass this message on… let them know what a great job they’re doing!
I would also love to hear your thoughts about this. What good habits would you like to pick up now? What is your biggest challenge when eliminating bad habits and creating good ones? What progress have you made? Tell me below, so I can celebrate with you and encourage you! Our whole team is always here to support YOU and celebrate YOUR success.
Then, join me today for The Dani Johnson Show, when we discuss more tips and strategies designed to help you achieve ALL your goals! You can tune in on your TV and radio or you can always stream today’s show right here on our website.
In great faith,
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A staggering 89% of Americans report a problem with that all-important “work-life balance.” Have you found yourself wondering how your lost your footing in life?
Are you living paycheck-to-paycheck, watching those bills just change color every month? You’re dodging debt collectors, afraid to answer the phone and even refusing to pick up the mail?
Simply put, God knows WHAT He wants and works through WHOM He wants – regardless of their human flaws and imperfections. We ALL have weaknesses…but that doesn’t stop God from working through YOU!