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.