Death is not the only scenario, former procrastinators, in which we need critical documents ready for access. I’ve told my husband he just has to be in the hospital or caught out of town for me to feel high, dry, and ignorant. Even though he has an extensive filing system which I use, and even…
Do you feel, former procrastinators, like the writer who types a few words on sheet number six, rips the sheet out, wads it up, tosses it toward the trash can with a frown, and stomps away in frustration? Things have not gone as we’d like this spring. Has Covid-19 provided an excuse to delay work? …
When I was learning to drive, former procrastinators, my dad told me if I was supposed to be following another driver, that I should do a good job of keeping up. Don’t lag behind so when the driver of the lead car looks back, he won’t wonder where I am or if I’m lost. Don’t…
Mini habits, former procrastinators, work now while we’re home-bound and for the long haul. Before some reminders, please know I’m praying for you during this time of resisting the Corona virus. Also, whether you’d already chosen homeschooling or find it imposed upon you, check out hslda.org/quickstart. Home School Legal Defense Association has resources for the…
Former procrastinators, as we help contain the Corona virus, I pray you are healthy and remembering the great love of our powerful God. Let’s express joy and gratitude while in these circumstances as we recognize time and opportunity we don’t normally have in our homes. We have fewer interruptions and more time in place. …
Why, former procrastinators, do mini habits work? Stephen Guise tells us in his book, Mini Habits. A habit has an assigned nerve pathway in the brain that is triggered by a thought or cue. An electrical charge fires along the pathway and you have an urge to engage in the behavior. (Alarm buzzes. Hit the…
Planning more for my week than I can actually do, former procrastinators, is a constant downer. I set overly ambitious goals I’m not able to reach in six days. (We’re fond of eating, sleeping, etc.) Sometimes going big with massive change works. Most of us benefit from smaller changes. What are mini habits? Why do…
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.
Proverbs 6:6-8
. . . you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him.
Colossians 3:9-10