Random Habits?

 Random habits, an oxymoron!

James Clear in his book "Atomic Habits" makes it clear that our habits, our actions are a reflection of our character and personality. If that is true, then my behaviors reveal a few things about me -- that I am loath to admit.

I have many wants, or perhaps James Clear would say "goals," that are never met. These goals are completely under my control, as is the reaching of them. My randomness in developing habits causes those goals to simply remain dreams. Mr. Clear would rather have us developing our characters and good habits that will allow us to strive toward any goal we choose.

As a mother, wife, woman, there I have many good habits. Read my bible and pray daily. Always replace the toilet paper. Floss and brush. Drink tea. Workout. Sleep. Make sure healthy and fun food is available to my family. Pay the bills. Feed and water the animals.

As a blogger, writer, student, however, my good habits fall flat. My study is inconsistent and quite dependent upon weather, health status and the needs of those around me. My work habits, it seems, are dependent upon the same things!

As a teacher I am acutely aware that I must practice what I preach, live what I teach. Not in a scattered manner, but in a deliberate and decisive manner.

Today begins three new habits. Two minutes of writing. Two minutes of German. The third is an old habit I want to revisit: liquid fasting.

My two minutes (plus about 10 are up now!) See you tomorrow.


Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear

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