This week I was reminded of how small steps add up to big things. Taking smalls steps can be discouraging but they are essential to making progress. Here are 7 small steps I try to take daily.
1. Prayer. Communicating with God is essential to have a life worth living. I consider it a small step because it is part of an entire body of spiritual discipline work I do. I pray first and often.
2. Rest. Recovering well is a small step that helps me be sharp and efficient personally and professionally. I make better choices when I rest well at night.
3. Exercise. The act of exercising in small increments often has helped me live a healthier life. I'm no weekend warrior. I exercise a little bit most days of the week in order to reach my marathon training goal.
4. Prioritize. I decided to ask myself, "what's really important?" This season, family. Having a husband and kids is a blessing and also a responsibility I take seriously. When I prioritize, I add margin into my life. I know when to start and when to stop. God comes before family. My health is also a priority.
5. Chores. Small steps help me get it all done. I've been thinking about this for years and I came up with small daily steps to guarantee my chores are done. If everything is in disarray, I start with food and laundry. If things are okay, I focus on washing my dishes every night.
6. Forgiveness. When I forgive the wrong done by me, it frees me to live. I know it can be hard. You know what's harder? Living as a prisoner of unforgiveness.
7. Preparation. Preparing for the next day or week ahead is a small step that helps me stay organized. My preparation is simple. I write down things I need to do and I do them the best I can.
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