I recently guest-posted at Naturally Knocked Up on focusing on one change at time. Whether or not you’re interested in healthy living or fertility, I think the principles in this post will be applicable to anyone in any situation:
Have you ever tried to do a major overhaul in your lifestyle and your habits all at once? Were you successful?
I have never been successful at making major changes all at once. Usually, I can keep up with everything for three days, tops. Then all my honorable changes come crumbling down in a huge heap of disappointment at my feet.
I was reading through Donielle’s book, Naturally Knocked Up, and I really appreciate all of the health advice that she gives. However, I was thinking about how overwhelming the advice might seem to someone who is trying to go from a very unhealthful lifestyle to a much more wholesome and healthful lifestyle.
Transforming your life isn’t something that will happen overnight. In fact, if you try to change overnight, you’ll likely crash and burn within a few days.
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By the way, have you gotten a copy of my new ebook, 21 Days to a More Disciplined Life? I’ve been so blessed to hear that so many of you have found the ebook helpful, inspiring, and even life-transforming.