mindset skills

Show Notes:

Do you find yourself taking action on things you say you’re going to do? Or are you more likely to say you’ll do something but actually will cower in fear or hide out from it until you’re forced to deal with it or the possibility disappears entirely?

I ask this question because oftentimes we think it’s enough to just think about doing something, even when there are plans involved, and believe it’s going to happen. Somehow. 

But it won’t. It’s because you didn’t put any action into your plan.

James 2:17, “So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.”

Even when we rely on God to lead us in our lives, we still need to do our due diligence in moving forward with actions and know that God will guide our course. 

If you get nothing else from this episode, I hope you at least walk away knowing that one of the best ways to overcome the paralysis of not taking action is to have faith. Have faith that God is ALWAYS there for you and have faith that whatever you are putting off isn’t going to be world-ending. The outcome might really suck and lead to setbacks & struggle, but there is ALWAYS something to learn from those experiences. 

Today I want to share with you some ways to start taking action if you feel like you’re stuck hiding. 

1. Define Your Intentions
   1. Get clarity in what you want to do & understanding of what it will take to get there.
   2. Make sure what you want to do aligns with who you are & what you want in the future.
2. Address Your Fears
   1. Be honest about what is actually going on.
   2. Ask yourself what it would mean to experience all those fears & deal with the worst-case scenario.
   3. Joshua 1:9, “This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
3. Manage What’s Getting in the Way
   1. Identify what else is in the way (people, job, money, ability, understanding, availability, approval)
   2. Dive deeper into problem-solving the obstacle & ask for help.
   3. Philippians 4:13, “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”
4. Evaluate & Manage the Expectations
   1. If there are expectations from others, make sure everything is explicit and align with your capabilities (skill set, time, money).
   2. If you have expectations for yourself, make sure what you want to do is for the RIGHT reasons & not too heavily influenced by someone else. 
5. Create a Plan with Accountability
   1. Know the general path of where you’re going before you jump in. Create milestones to celebrate along the way.  Make sure your plan aligns with a reasonable timeline & available resources.
   2. Find someone you can depend on to check in on you & make sure you’re still moving forward. 
   3. Proverbs 16:3, “Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.”

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I had the privledge of talking with Dr. Shawn Hondorp on the podcast today where we discuss the Theory of Motivation as it relates to all things wellness but especially learning in the kitchen. We also talk about how it's okay to nourish ourselves and how taking key steps away from diet culture can help you heal your relationship with food. 

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