On a snowy Saturday, I was prepared to spend quality time writing. But first, I had to deal with the consequences of my frequent choice of my comfort.
Choosing Discipline Over Comfort
2019 Word Of The Year
Over the last year, I've become increasingly uncomfortable with being comfortable. I'm starting 2019 with a desire to do more things that the "old me" would never have considered. Discipline is exactly what I've been missing. My whole life, I've been focused on performance and perfection, instead of purposeful and practiced perseverance. Constant performance is exhausting; it leads me to give in to the old patterns of comfort that give me rest, but never bring about change. Practicing discipline results in progress I would never see from perfect performance.
Revisiting the Theme of the Year
Did you stick to your word or theme for 2018? I'm taking a moment to reflect on how SIMPLIFY is working for me!
The Word of the Year is….
Strength. For the last few years, I've chosen a word or theme as a filter for my goals. Last year was about personal growth, and while I had some very specific goals in mind, the way that personal growth ultimately manifested in my life was totally unexpected. Somewhere around my birthday (which, to be honest,... Continue Reading →
