Get into the Habit

2013 is behind us, and many of us are simply like that old Tennessee Ernie Ford song, “Sixteen Tons and what’ll you get another day older and deeper in debt”.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIfu2A0ezq0

If that’s where you feel you’re at then I am going to ask you to consider a habit change.

“Just do it! First you make your habits, and then your habits make you!”
― Lucas Remmerswaal, The A-Z of 13 Habits: Inspired by Warren Buffett

Habits do not change instantly; they change over a long period of time. 

Eleven years ago I was asked to experiment with by simply walking, once a week.  I was desperately overweight, and my doctor said if I did not change I was not going to be around long.  I had high cholesterol, high blood pressure and I was borderline diabetic.  As a Grandmother of 4 very precious grandchildren, I wanted to live to see them graduate from high school, go to college, get married and even have children of their own. 

It took years, however I’ve dropped 150 lbs and no longer have those health issues.

Then, just as I was getting into a reasonable health routine, my personal business coach challenged me to simply “pre-plan” my day,” just 5 minutes.  That’s all just 5 minutes.”

Well, again it took years (and continues to evolve) however her quest has become a habit.  I hate it when something slops over into “my hour”, a time set aside to plan, meditate, and focus.  Over these same years I also developed a “Life Statement”.

This living document reminds me how I have prioritized life.  It explains my personal belief system, my family vision, my priorities, how I want to deal with my health, my finances, where my friends fit into my life and how I want to serve others.  Someday my grandchildren will be able to say, “Yes that’s my Grandma”.

So, where do I focus in 2014?

After a lot of thought, I’ve decided to dedicate this year to helping others grow.  Although I am not sure exactly how it will play out, it is a desire of my heart, and that will be honored.

So, as you plan your 2014 year, I’d ask you think about my life lesson:  “Just do it! First you make your habits, and then your habits make you!” ― Lucas Remmerswaal, The A-Z of 13 Habits: Inspired by Warren Buffett

And oh by the way, if I can help you, just let me know!