There's a difference between a routine and a rut. A routine is doing the right things repeatedly because they move you forward. A rut is doing the same things repeatedly while staying stuck. Both look the same from the outside. The difference is the direction they're taking you. Develop routines.Demolish ruts.Know the difference. Are you … Continue reading Are Your Habits Helping You Grow or Keeping You Stuck?
You’re Probably Overthinking Productivity
Productivity can be a distraction from doing real work. You don't become productive by consuming more productivity content. You become productive by doing work that matters. Reading another book, listening to another podcast, or doomscrolling another feed won't move the needle if you never act on what you already know. Most productivity advice comes down … Continue reading You’re Probably Overthinking Productivity
What Most People Get Wrong About Journaling
Image by Cathryn Lavery via Unsplash.com Journaling isn’t just about getting your thoughts out. It’s about figuring out what to do with them. Writing down your thoughts and feelings helps you see what’s happening in your inner and outer world. You can begin to discover patterns, understand what’s bothering you, and see what might need … Continue reading What Most People Get Wrong About Journaling
When You Feel Like Prayer Doesn’t Work
Most people think of prayer as how we get what we want from God, but that's not what prayer is actually about. Prayer is how we place what's in our hearts into His hands. Prayer is entrusting what matters most to us to the one who matters most-and knows best. It's normal to have questions … Continue reading When You Feel Like Prayer Doesn’t Work
When You’re Caring Too Much
Caring deeply for others can’t be sustained unless you’re first being renewed by God. A tree that never takes in water eventually stops producing fruit. Don’t neglect your roots in pursuit of more fruit.
Accepting Where You’ve Been
I don't think you ever really get over your past, at least not completely. I think you always carry some of the scars, regrets, and accomplishments of where you've been with you wherever you go. What matters is what you will do with all the yesterdays that brought you to today.
