Today’s segment gives us the alarming idea that you cannot separate the personhood from our daily habits. We have many habits that have been carried into adulthood, not realizing they are linked to the beliefs about oneself. Whether they are good or bad habits, they are fully displayed. This chapter challenges us to decide who we desire to become. If we really desire to see some habits changed, we have to dig deep for those underlying beliefs about ourselves. We generally have a plan to change behaviors first. Subsequently, deep issues of the identity gets neglected, hence revolving back to bad habits. We discover that habit formation comes from deciding who you want to become. We then honor our identity by maintaining those habits associated with that identity.
In a world that values grand finales or finally reaching the big goal, it is so easy to forget the tiny steps it takes to get to those magnificent places. We live in a world that is bent towards the idea of greatness and dismisses the tiny moves and endurance that it takes to get there. That greatness, achievement or magnificent place can be equivalent to a person being 37 times better in one year. James Clear, attributes this idea from being 1% better everyday, which results in being 37 times better after one year. What kind of tiny system can you put in place to get you there? Today we talk about Clear’s profound idea in this first chapter.
Will you believe the problem isn’t you? That your bad habits are directly linked to your systems….Hmmm!
James clear, author of Atomic Habits and one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation unpacks this wonder. He shares many strategies that are practical in the world of habit formation and habit breaking.
Today I share an experience that catapulted me into doing something about my bad habit or in my case... habits. I know many share this frustration of breaking bad habits and attaining a new habit. Whether it is in the world of weight loss, stress reduction, organization or unhealthy addictions, they all share the same approach. James Clear, author of Atomic Habits and one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation unpacks this wonder. He shares many strategies that are practical in the world of habit formation and habit breaking.
Most people would share from a retrospect position. However, I speak from a current position. Guess what? I am in the middle of transformation and I want you to join me as we discover what is already on the inside of us. Take notes! Buy the book! You are worth the transformation. You are worth the new person that wants to emerge from within! Let's run this race together!
Book: Atomic Habits: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=atomic+habits&crid=345X4GSA4FWW1&sprefix=ato%2Caps%2C185&ref=nb_sb_ss_mvt-t11-ranker_1_3
Statistics show that some people struggle with managing time. But what is the big deal? Whether you are only productive 2 hours a day in your 8 hour shift or your MO is to run late to your commitments, these two examples are by far very telling about someone. Whether you believe this or not, your poor stewardship of time is on full display and it is affecting you deeper than you imagine. How long will you allow poor time management to rob you of a plethora of peace, relationships, quality time, enriching environments, opportunities and most importantly, growth? Today is your day to change that trajectory. Let's start 2025 on time.
Statistics show that some people struggle with managing time. But what is the big deal? Whether you are only productive 2 hours a day in your 8 hour shift or your MO is to run late to your commitments, these two examples are by far very telling about someone. Whether you believe this or not, your poor stewardship of time is on full display and it is affecting you deeper than you imagine. How long will you allow poor time management to rob you of a plethora of peace, relationships, quality time, enriching environments, opportunities and most importantly, growth? Today is your day to change that trajectory. Let's start 2025 on time.
High places are not a new phenomenon. You can read all about it in the book of 2 Kings. It is recorded that many kings enthroned chose not to tear down high places., though it is recorded that there was one that broke the mold. Nonetheless, we are not any different at times. We tend to still have some high places erected in our lives. 2 Corinthians 10:5 explicitly speaks of them, “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” They may come in a variety of ways such as achievements, successes, people, fractured and ruminating thoughts, statuses, desires and so much more. All of which, are taking the place of God in our lives. I encourage you to venture with me about this sobering reality that many face today and the dangers of “high places” remaining in our lives.
In a world where we do not lack facades nor do we lack platforms as to where to post those facades, we must be willing to face our inner-self to be ourself! Exchanging shame for confidence comes with dealing with the core of who we are and accepting our Heavenly Father’s love and forgiveness for our past and human failure. We must grasp the power of the finished work of Christ that demonstrated the ultimate love for us so we would not have to carry shame. So the unashamed status belongs to you. Do it today! Exchange shame for confidence.