Bring it!

That is what I tell my kids when we do our morning workouts a few days a week. If momma can do this – your little, elementary physique better ‘bring it.’

Anyone can talk about change, but how do you make it actionable – how do you become better than you were yesterday?

You see each day as an opportunity to be consistent.

Consistency isn’t fun or exciting – but it’s effective. It has been the difference between success and stuck for me. I don’t like to call circumstances failures, because there is always something to be learned in every experience. However, there is definitely a feeling of becoming stuck in a place that is not restorative, or feeding God’s best for us – and sometimes that place is debilitating. In order to gain traction in moving from stuck to success, I think it’s important to set three non-negotiables for yourself each day.

Mine are the following:

Read it. What is going to increase my faith, feed my spirit, and stretch my intellect? That is what I look for in reading material. Which is why I make reading my bible a priority – alongside other impactful reads like ‘It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way’ and ‘Sacred Marriage.’

Eat it. I truly believe that food is both fuel and medicine – and viewing it this way has changed my life in tremendous ways. Consuming the foods that heal my body and make it stronger is something I prioritize daily (I could write a number of blog posts on this alone!)

Move it. There are so many reasons to exercise – outside of body image, which is the motivating factor for many. My patience, mental clarity, and aches and pains have improved so much by simply moving my body daily. Get a free fitness app, hop on your bike, take a walk in the woods – pick something that is easy to stay accountable to, and brings life to your soul.

But what happens when you feel like you don’t have time to read it, eat it, or move it?

The biggest key is not focusing on doing anything all at once – but instead – making one decision at a time.

Instead of feeling like you need to finish that whole book, change all aspects of your diet overnight, or become a yoga extraordinaire – start with reading a few pages, eating more leafy greens, and beginning the day with a 15 minute vinyasa flow.

Overcoming a large obstacle can seem so daunting, but if you break it into Y/N daily decisions – you start to gain traction. Instead of focusing on the mountain, focus on the steps (and the One who’s guiding them)!

 I know that God in His supernatural power has literally upheld me for the past several years  – I do not know how I’m standing a year into this journey without sugar, beer, coffee, and my beloved aged cheddar – but I am because each day I made conscious choices to say ‘no’ to those things, so I could say ‘yes’ to healing. Each step up the climb felt better and better; I found my groove and the most efficient means to edge closer to the summit.

And, you know what? My perspective changed. I looked back on where I had been, and realized I didn’t really need the things I gave up as much as I told myself I did. And, it was liberating! The feeling of tossing off what was hindering me – lightened my load, and increased my speed toward the place God was calling me.

I don’t know what’s holding you back from healing – but God does. He’s beckoning you to grab hold of His hand, and trust his unique plan for your life. Are you ready to venture into the unknown, and get a glimpse of the beauty He has for you?

xoxo