- Get in the Word everyday. When I spend time with God first thing in the morning, I can tell a difference in how my day starts vs the days I don't. It doesn't matter how much time you spend, just that you spend some time with Him. You may find you have to get up a few minutes early, but I can guarantee, you will see a difference.
- Every morning write down at least five achievable goals and complete them. For example, "Clean my bedroom. Put away the load of laundry that's been sitting there for the past few days. Send out at least 3 resumes or complete at least 3 job applications. Call someone I've been putting off calling. Write 3 to 5 pages in my e-book." Then work your way to bigger goals. God’s grace is sufficient for today!
- Allow God to show you an area in your own life that you need to change, then do one thing today to start that change. One example would be to write down one Bible verse onto an index card about something you are dealing with, for example patience or anger, then study it and eventually memorize it. You have to change your thoughts first, which will then change your words. Read it, Think it, Speak it, Believe it, Repeat.
- Learn to follow inner peace as your answer. Tune in to the Holy Spirit’s guidance. If you are trying to make a decision and your insides are churning, your sick to your stomach, can't sleep, having headaches, etc., you have to listen to that. Most times, peace is your answer.
- Do not run in fear! If you truly trust in God, you will follow faith (BELIEVING in what you cannot see). Fear will keep you from achieving goals. I know, I've been there. Many times in order to succeed, you have to "do it afraid".
- Do one thing today to start teaching your children how to trust and live by faith.Your children are watching how you handle situations. Start teaching them by your own words and actions. Be the change you want to see.
- Volunteer for something – a cause you are passionate about. Get out and help someone else. If you google volunteer opportunities in your area, I guarantee you will find needs. Once you get yourself off of your mind, it's amazing how much better you'll feel!
- Build someone else up. Find one person today and compliment them or share a kind word. Think about how you feel when someone says something nice to you, shares a smile, or takes time to say hello.
- There are no “get rich quick” jobs. Realize it will take hard work, persistence, and time to achieve success. So don’t give up on your dream! The more I've listened to successful people, the more I realize, it's taken them years to get to where they are. So, what if it takes you one, two, or even five years? If you start today, you are that much closer to living your own success story.
- Believe that God created you for good works. He has a good plan for your life that was planned out even before the world began. (Jeremiah 29:11 and Ephesians 2:10).
CHER-Life and live WELL \o/
Cheryll