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How To Build Discipline Without Getting Overwhelmed

How To Build Discipline Without Getting Overwhelmed

I used to think discipline was pure willpower, and most people seemed to be better at it than me. When researching discipline and motivation, I felt so defeated. I’ve tried “pushing through,” and it never works. But in studying my Bible, trying different strategies, and researching the science connecting discipline and motivation,  I’ve realized we’ve been looking at the two all wrong.  Discipline can be joy-producing and invigorating, deeper than motivation. It can be productive but not overwhelming. Getting to…

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The Recipe For Staying Motivated

The Recipe For Staying Motivated

Peeling my eyes open, I felt the seconds tick by. My family went to bed hours ago; the house was quiet, and my dog was asleep in his bed. When will I ever be done? My to-do list seemed never-ending. Exhausted, I felt a hot tear slide down my cheek.  Should I turn on some energizing music? Maybe watch a motivational speech on YouTube? Should I splash water on my face and force myself to continue? After all, the sooner…

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Why Motivation Doesn’t Work For You

Why Motivation Doesn’t Work For You

Lots to do and never enough time, I repeated for the hundredth time. Knee tapping against my desk and planner pages bursting with tasks, I felt so overwhelmed. School zapped me, but these were exciting projects; why am I so unmotivated? My knee slowed; I checked my watch—6 p.m. I just can’t. I don’t have the energy. Closing my planner, I fell into bed.  This wasn’t unusual. For the past two years, I’ve been in a motivation drought. Stuck with…

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12 Tips and Tricks to Maintain an Organized Lifestyle

12 Tips and Tricks to Maintain an Organized Lifestyle

To lead a healthy, productive, and semi-sane life, organization is key. Not only does organization help you keep a level head, but it also improves efficiency and clears up extra time and space you never knew you had. So, in this blog post I share 12 tips and tricks to maintain a organized lifestyle. 1. Schedule upkeep time Schedule time in your day or week to reorganize your planner, clean your desk/room, etc. 2. Keep routines Creating attainable morning and…

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How to Create a Vision Board to Visualize Success

How to Create a Vision Board to Visualize Success

What is a vision board? A vision board is a lifetime, annual, or even monthly tradition where you piece together images that represent your goals to create a collage of what you hope to accomplish in your life, year, or month. Here is how to create a vision board to visualize success. The importance of a vision board Why have a vision board? After all, it takes time, energy, and effort to create. A vision board can help bring a…

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