Are you tired of just surviving? Are you ready to win?

Slow down!

Set Small Goals – If you want to live a life of purpose and fulfillment, it’s imperative that you set goals. If you’re new to the idea of goal-setting, don’t go set 33 massive and audacious goals. Start with a few very simple, realistic, and specific goals. Things like: I will lose three points over the next four weeks. Or, I will set aside an additional $25 per week for the next eight weeks to pay off one of our credit cards. Or, I will spend 10 minutes each morning reading my Bible. Having even just a few small, realistic goals to work toward each week can transform your entire motivation for living. You are actually doing something and going somewhere, instead of just aimlessly spinning your wheels and exhausting yourself. It’s amazing the difference this will make in your overall energy and passion for life!

Slow down!

Stop the Negative Self-Talk – “I don’t measure up.” “I’m not good enough.” “I’m a failure.” “No one likes me.” These are all things I’ve allowed myself to believe in the past… and every single one of them is a lie. That’s a strong word, but when I began to recognize these things as lies, it started me on the path to being able to change the way I viewed myself. However, it’s not enough to just recognize the lies and refuse to believe them. You have to take it one step further and replace these lies with truth. It might sound silly or weird, but I actually make myself speak phrases of truth any time I start hearing lies swirling in my head. If I start to think, “I’m just not talented enough.” I immediately make myself say, “No, that’s a lie.” And then replace that lie with a truth. This simple act has revolutionized my thought life – and my entire life. It was a lot of work at first, but it has now become second nature to me to replace the lies with truth. Not only that, but I’ve realized that I’ve had a lot fewer lies swirling around in my head because I know and believe the truth in the core of my being.

Slow down!

Keep a Blessing Journal – Take time each day – either when you get up or when you go to bed (or anytime in between!) to thank God for the many things you have to be grateful for. This will change your whole outlook on life! Every morning, when I first wake up, I read my Bible, pray, and write down at least one line of blessings from the past day in a journal. Some days it’s easier to come up with blessings than others, but I can always come up with at least a few good things from the day before – even if it was a hard day. I’ve loved this because it’s so simple: it only takes 30 seconds each morning to write down a blessing or two, but it helps me to start out the day reminded of the wonderful blessings in my life.

Slow down!

Or maybe it’s just shutting down the electronics early, making yourself a cup of tea and spending 15 to 30 minutes with a good book before bed. Make a list of the things that come to mind and then think through how you can incorporate some of these things into your everyday life. Making life changes can be a daunting proposition. Ease into them by signing up for the free 7-Day Say Goodbye to Survival Mode Challenge. I’ll send you daily emails for a week with practical encouragement and steps you can take to experience more productivity, order, and peace in your life. Also, pick up a copy of my book, Say Goodbye to Survival Mode available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever books are sold.