This month we're focusing on Purposeful Living. Here are the first few tips I use.
Tip #1: Choose Joy
Find joy in everyday. One thing I’ve challenged myself to do everyday is find one thing to look forward to. This is a simple exercise and a huge game changer. It’s useful for a few reasons.
1) The feeling of hope creates joyful anticipation.
2) It promotes a more positive outlook on life.
3) It creates simplicity in life that we all need from time to time.
Tip #2: Create healthy habits
I have to say that creating healthy habits is another game changer. Healthy habits show that you value yourself. If I care enough about making healthy choices that’s because I value my life, and the lives of others hopefully.
Tip #3: Own It!
This is a tough tip. I’ll be honest, this is one I’ve struggled with. I struggle with owning it!
What I mean by this, is owning what I’m good at. Why is this hard? It’s hard because I don’t want to seem cocky or overly prideful. But truthfully, false humility is a really bad look too. There’s a way to be confident without being cocky. Pretending like I’m not good at something that God has gifted me at is not humility.
Secondly, I also don’t want to set myself up for failure by thinking I’m good at something that I’m really not. I really don’t want to be the American Idol contestant that’s confident she can sing and she really can’t.
This month we're focusing on Purposeful Living. Here are the first few tips I use.
Tip #1: Choose Joy
Find joy in everyday. One thing I’ve challenged myself to do everyday is find one thing to look forward to. This is a simple exercise and a huge game changer. It’s useful for a few reasons.
1) The feeling of hope creates joyful anticipation.
2) It promotes a more positive outlook on life.
3) It creates simplicity in life that we all need from time to time.
Tip #2: Create healthy habits
I have to say that creating healthy habits is another game changer. Healthy habits show that you value yourself. If I care enough about making healthy choices that’s because I value my life, and the lives of others hopefully.
Tip #3: Own It!
This is a tough tip. I’ll be honest, this is one I’ve struggled with. I struggle with owning it!
What I mean by this, is owning what I’m good at. Why is this hard? It’s hard because I don’t want to seem cocky or overly prideful. But truthfully, false humility is a really bad look too. There’s a way to be confident without being cocky. Pretending like I’m not good at something that God has gifted me at is not humility.
Secondly, I also don’t want to set myself up for failure by thinking I’m good at something that I’m really not. I really don’t want to be the American Idol contestant that’s confident she can sing and she really can’t.