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People often ask me how in the world I made it though college with a baby in tow.
I think I was too young and stupid to know it was supposed to be hard. I just decided to do it. I figured out what needed to be done step-by-step and then did it little-by-little.
What I didn’t know then that I know more deeply now is what the framework was for moving forward and accomplishing a goal in my life during a very difficult time. I know what that framework is, both because living life has taught me what works, as well as what doesn’t. I’ve had my fair share of victories as well as defeats and I like to think that I learn from them all.
Finishing school.
Homeschooling my kids.
Being more grateful.
Journaling.
And my life long struggle with weight.
On today’s podcast, I share the framework I have for getting things done in my life and what that has looked like in various areas of my life.
If you coach your lips by talking a game, that’s good but it’s not enough.
If you coach your head by thinking right thoughts, that’s good but it’s not enough.
If you coach your heart by caring for your emotions, that’s good but it’s not enough.
Not much matters if all of your coaching doesn’t change how you live.
Coaching your hands is all about taking action. It’s about taking the next step — however difficult the journey might seem or how much of the staircase you can or cannot see. Coaching yourself to action is more than thinking about it or having all the feels about it. Coaching your hands is about getting things done — all of the things you were designed to do, desire to do, and are determined to do.
I want you to know that whatever it is, however long it takes, and however difficult it may seem to be.
You can do it.
You just have to decide to coach yourself along the way.
Let’s Talk!
- What are you uncomfortable or unhappy with in your life?
- What can you do to change that?
- What experience have you had in the past with reaching a goal? What does that tell you about what you are capable of?
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Highlights for Today’s Episode:
- Identify your dream, desire, or destination.
- Pick three things and focus your energy on them.
- Create checkpoints and when necessary course correct.
==> Quotes from today’s show {Click to tweet}
- It’s not enough to talk a good game. You also have to willing to walk a good game.
- If you make a goal but don’t periodically review your goal, you will lose sight of your goal.
- Be brave enough to look at your life.
- Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Learn the art of listening to your heart.
==> Resources from today’s show
- Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer
- The One Thing by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan
- Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy
- Listen to Your Life (onelifemaps.com)
- Scriptures mentioned in today’s podcast: James 2:14-17, James 1:23-25, James 2:18, 1 John 3:18, Colossians 3:23-24, Luke 11:9, James 4:17, Ephesians 6:10-18
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If you’re new to podcasts, think of them like little radio shows that you can listen to at your convenience. They are perfect to listen to and learn from as you workout, fold laundry, wash dishes or conquer the world. 1. Listen right here on the blog. Click the little play button at the beginning of this post. 2. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! – Be sure and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! 3. Share today’s show – I could use your help with getting the word out there about my new podcast. Would you take a minute to share today’s post? Email the link to a friend or share on social media. Just click on the sharing buttons at the bottom of this post. Thanks! Can I ask you a favor? However you found me, will you be so kind as to leave a rating on iTunes and/or write a 2-3 sentence review there or on Stitcher? Your commentary or rating helps make the podcast more “findable” by others who might not know it exists! Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi Chrystal,
I’ve been listening to your podcast now for about one month. I’m actually pretty new to the world of podcasting. This podcast is so full of wisdom. You have shared some areas that are currently helping me with how to approach my son’s school regarding his IEP (Individual Education Plan). The way you laid out the practical steps to coaching our hands to action can be mirrored in approaching these administrators with how his goals need to be worded. Right now the goals and short term goals they have presented me are hogwash and I think they do that on purpose…. Anyway…
Thank you also for mentioning steps for those of us… like myself who have lost their way in terms of dreams. I am a single mom and have been for 6 years. I was married for 8 years prior to my divorce. We were in church, but life hit and my ex turned to drugs and finally that lifestyle took his life last year at the hands of a murderer. I stopped dreaming a long time ago… but I will coach my life to destiny.
Chrystal!! I love to listen to your podcasts. I don’t get to it till the end of the week most often. The podcasts are so down to earth and it relates to everyday life. I’m 26 and if it makes you feel any better I’ve never understood the concept of snap chat. Lol.. I’m African here for school and I was brought up with the British system We used to use dettol a lot! Just wanted to let you know there are different scents. Some smell a lot better than medicine like smell.. I doubt Amazon has this.. Glad it’s working well for you. Love you Chrystal.. Keep up the good work
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Hi Chrystal,
Thank you so much for this podcast. Listening to your podcasts is really supporting my fitness goals. I just get on the treadmill or bike and I forget about the exercise. I was definitely inspired and motivated by your practical tips. I appreciate your transparency and realness. I am feeling like I can do the things God has destined me to do.
Thank you thank you so much for your ministry. Please pray for me as I have a major tests to pass soon and it all relates to God’s plan for my life. Be Blessed
Thanks for listening to you Vanessa! Prayer for you tonight.
This series was awesome. It just helps to motivate me to look after her more intimately. I have life and therefore it’s not too late. I’ve started, and I am fighting the demons in my head (and my sore body) that often make me want to throw my hands up. But I choose to taday to cioach my thougts, my lips, my heart and my hands to do what God has me to do right now. Thanks Chrystal!