This post is part of a 31-day treatise on habits. <— Click there to see all the posts. When it comes to starting a new habit, there are those that recommend a huge lifestyle overhaul. Sweeping change. They advocate choosing a huge, hairy goal that gets you excited enough to burst out of bed everyday, […]
Relationship Habits
This post is part of a 31-day treatise on habits. <— Click there to see all the posts. Relationships, whether they be friendships, marriages, or parenting, can be deeply impacted by habits. And things we habitually do in a relationship can make or break it, without our even realizing. When a person gets married, they […]
How To Become an Early Riser
If you’re struggling to utilize mornings to meet your goals or just have time for your passions, here is some advice on how to become an early riser. To borrow a phrase from one of my favorite authors, Laura Vanderkam, I’ve “turned over to the lark side“. And I don’t plan on ever going back. […]
Bad Habit: Being Negative
This post is part of a 31-day treatise on habits. <— Click there to see all the posts. It is a very inconvenient habit of kittens (Alice had once made the remark) that, whatever you say to them, they always purr. “If they would only purr for ‘yes,’ and mew for ‘no,’ or any rule […]
Good habits for moms: 4 habits that keep me sane
I’m a big fan of good habits, especially for busy moms. A few of the habits I’ve created for myself through the years as a mom of seven are crucial to the running of my household. They also serve to give me peace amidst (what could be the potential) chaos that is a large family. […]
My Habits/Goals Epiphany
Note: This post is part of a 31 day treatise on habits. For the entire list of posts, go here: 31 Days of Habits Blogging inspiration can come from anywhere. So can insight. Today I was listening to my husband and oldest son talk about learning to play the guitar. My oldest picked up a […]
Habits Serve Goals
Note: This post is part of a 31 day treatise on habits. For the entire list of posts, go here: 31 Days of Habits It’s funny how you can struggle with an idea, only to have someone else come along and succinctly solve it for you. That’s sort of what happened to me when I […]
Habits are Better Than Goals
I have nothing against goals. Goals can be a great way to motivate yourself. However, in my life, I’ve found that creating habits that align with what I want to accomplish in life work far better than goals. I’ve read all about SMART goal setting (specific, measurable, attainable, reasonable, time-oriented). I know how and why to […]
Ben Franklin on Habits
I had a terrible night last night. Instead of writing an entire blog post, I’m going to leave you with a quote. “Your net worth to the world is usually determined by what remains after your bad habits are subtracted from your good ones.” Benjamin Franklin It occurred to me that I’m actually one day […]
My Best Habit: Waking Early
Note: In October, I’m doing a month-long treatise on habits. All of the posts will be found here if you’d like to read them in order. I’m in a grumpy mood and feeling stressed, and it’s 8:41 A.M. on a Sunday. I’ve had my cafe au lait, and the hubz is cooking breakfast. What could […]