Find Your Why?
Hurricanes and earthquakes get all the publicity, but termites damage more homes, and they take such small bitty bites!
- True achievement starts with bitty bites.
- Bad habits have the same effect, they create big holes a small bite at a time.
- Stop digging and start building a ladder up to get out.
The way out is ladder building. Just like the rungs on a ladder, you will find 4 key steps that you will need pull you out.
- You must have a clearly defined why
- Create significance
- Develop a game plan
- Leave a legacy
It’s important that you take inventory and write down what is your why in life. Your why reflects the essence of who you are and what drives you. In each individual God plants a seed that is destined to change the world. The video will illustrate the impact purpose can have in one’s life once your passion and meaning is aligned.
Passion can be created when the choices we make becomes significant. The need to feel important is something all human beings share, so why not use your significance to your advantage? Think about what your strengths are: What do you contribute to the world that no one else can? How do you approach situations in a unique way? In other words cater to your strengths and quit trying to be a carbon copy of other. Nurture your talents and gifts as you journey through your path of discovering your purpose.
The next rung in a ladder to climb up is developing a daily game plan. The old adage is, either you have a plan for your day or your day will have a plan for you. It’s vital to have a plan by structuring what you want your day to look like. From minor to major, it all counts, and activities and tasks all need to feed your purpose. Anything outside of that, friends activities or tasks that don’t fuel your why must be shaved off. According to the spruce.com, there are five ways to create a daily routine. Let’s break them down together.
- Make a list by writing down everything you need to get done daily, both at home and at work. Don’t worry about how you organize this list; this is a brain dump, not a to-do list. Simply jot down everything you do each day, as well as everything you should get done. I actually call it, today I will list. I realize I might not be able to complete every task or item but the thrill is to play a game to see how many I can accomplish. I even work against the clock by giving myself thirty minutes for each task. I realize that might not be realistic, but flex the time if needed, At the end of the day reflect and highlight the accomplishments. You can click here for the sample journal—–>>>>Life Coach 180
- Structure your day by first recognizing are you an early riser or a late owl. Early birds tend to get things done most effectively before lunchtime while night owls get their burst of energy in the evenings. Think about when you work best. Then, group your tasks into the time of day that makes the most sense for when you will efficiently complete them. My burst of energy is in the morning and I tend to slow down later in the day. It is very important you pin point when your optimal time is for tackling the hardest task and position the easier task at your lowest daily times. Try to go after the hardest task first and chunk smaller task together. Remember the two minute rule: If something comes across your desk that can be accomplished in two minutes, then get it down. Remember that small things can fester when you allow them to mount up.
Get Detailed (Optional) Within the loose outline of tasks for each part of your day, you can get as specific as you want. For example, you might want to write a daily morning routine that looks something like this:
Details are important between a specific task or routine but can become overwhelming. Details within a particular routine creates habits that once mastered will happen naturally.
- Schedule time for flexibility: Life can get in the way of even the most detailed routines. It’s important to have flexibility in your schedule to keep the momentum going. Another technique that can keep you flowing is habit stacking Habit stacking allows you to juggle simultaneously two task. For example, if i have to get a work out it because my day it tight with appointments, I might check emails on my phone while I am on the treadmill. Another example is taking the car in and bringing my lab top to work on projects while I wait for the vehicle to be completed.
- Test Drive Your Routine: You will will never know how well it will go and how much you can accomplish until you give it a chance. Once you are up and running ask yourself several questions: How does it feel? Did you schedule your tasks at times that make sense? Do you need to adjust anything? Once you are in a rhythm you will be able to adjust your schedule and keep the momentum you have always wanted.
Give Room to the Designer
As you plan your day realize that there will be things out of your control. Above flexibility, realize God has a bigger plan in store when you surrender the day to him.
- Proverbs 16:9 – The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. God knows best and when he establishes your steps, it’s like listening to the G.P.S. of your car. When making a wrong turn it will redirect your correct path. God is working in our lives in similar ways, When we depend on him, there will be obstacles and challenges that he will redirect us from. We might not see it in the moment but give it time as you look back to find under cast clouds you have passed.
- Proverbs 15:22 – Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. Proverbs 19:21 – Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.