It’s easy to forget that what we see on social media isn’t real—it’s everyone’s highlight reel. The story we tell ourselves about what shows up in our feed can feed our jealousy and discontentment. Watching someone else live their life will keep you from building the life God’s calling you to build. Focus on your … Continue reading Real Life vs. Reel Life
Information as Procrastination
Information can become a form of procrastination. Consuming content can feel like progress, but there comes a point when no amount of content will make you content. Knowledge you don’t use rots like fruit left too long on the tree. You’ll never bear fruit if you don’t act on what you know. Information - Application … Continue reading Information as Procrastination
The Best Way to Break a Bad Habit…
…Is to build a better one. It takes more effort to resist than to replace. Every habit has a past-but not every habit deserves a future. Put your energy into what moves you forward, not what holds you back.
Four Questions to End The Year With
Every year around this time, I carve out time to journal and reflect on the past 12 months. I use four simple questions to guide that time. I typically respond with a few short bullet points for each question, but occasionally I’ll go deeper when a memory or lesson needs more space. Here are the … Continue reading Four Questions to End The Year With
One Secret to Being More Creative
Most people are too busy consuming to create. You’ll never write your symphony if you’re always at someone else’s concert. The secret to creativity is boredom. Put your phone down.Let your mind wander. Breaks bring breakthroughs.
Knowing When to Say No
Knowing when to say no is an important life skill. Say it too often and life becomes dull. Say it too little and your commitments rob you of contentment. If it’s not a clear yes, offer a kind no. The right no protects you from the wrong yes.
Jeff McClung 