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    “Habits thrive under predictable circumstances.  Focus comes automatically when you are sitting at your work desk.  Relaxation is easier when you are in a space designed for that purpose.  Sleep comes quickly when it is the only thing that happens in your bedroom.  If you want behaviors that are stable and predictable, you need an environment that is stable and predictable.” ~ James Clear, Atomic Habits

      “Many people think they lack motivation when what they really lack is clarity.  It is not always obvious when and where to take action.  Some people spend their entire lives waiting for the time to be right to make an improvement.” ~ James Clear, Atomic Habits

        “We change bit by bit, day by day, habit by habit.  We are continually undergoing microevolutions of the self.  Each habit is like a suggestion: ‘Hey, maybe this is who I am.’  If you finish a book, then perhaps you are the type of person who likes reading.  If you go to the gym, then perhaps you are the type of person who likes to exercise.  If you practice playing the guitar, perhaps you are the type of person who likes music.  Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.  No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity.” ~ James Clear, Atomic Habits

          “All big things come from small beginnings.  The seed of every habit is a single, tiny decision  but as that decision is repeated, a habit sprouts and grows stronger.  Roots entrench themselves and branches grow.  The task of breaking a bad habit is like uprooting a powerful oak within us.  And the task of building a good habit is like cultivating a delicate flower one day at a time.” ~ James Clear, Atomic Habits

            “We all deal with setbacks but in the long run, the quality of our lives often depends on the quality of our habits.  With the same habits, you’ll end up with the same results.  But with better habits, anything is possible.” ~ James Clear, Atomic Habits

              “When it comes to habits, the best approach isn’t to focus on eliminating unwanted behaviors but to replace them with new habits and drown the old out.  This is true of replacing a nasty habit like smoking with a healthy habit like exercise, and it’s just as true with replacing a character habit like laziness with a more useful one such as embracing the suck.  Our habits define us:  Solid character habits define a solid character.” ~ Mark Divine, The Way of the Seal

              Quick-fixes do not work.

                Quick-fixes do not work.

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                “Quick-fixes do not work.  All lasting inner change requires time and effort.  Persistence is the mother of personal change.  I’m not saying that it will take years to make profound changes in your life.  If you diligently apply the strategies I am sharing with you every day for only one month, you will be astonished at the results.  You will begin to tap into the highest levels of your own capacity and enter the realm of the miraculous.  But to reach this destination, you must not get hung up on the outcome.  Instead, enjoy the process of personal expansion and growth.  Ironically, the less you focus on the end result, the quicker it will come.” ~ Robin S. Sharma, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

                  “Whether people change their mindset in order to further their career, heal from a loss, help their children thrive, lose weight, or control their anger, change needs to be maintained.  It’s amazing – once a problem improves, people often stop doing what caused it to improve.  Once you feel better, you stop taking your medicine.  But change doesn’t work that way.  When you’ve lost weight, the issue doesn’t go away.  Or when your child starts to love learning, the problem isn’t solved forever.  Or when you and your partner start communicating better, that’s not the end of it.  These changes have to be supported or they can go away faster than they appeared.” ~ Carol Dweck, Mindset

                  Quotes That Have Changed My Life – Volume 1

                    No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.

                    I have a passion for quotes and firmly believe in their ability to change a person’s life when read, reflected upon, and applied seriously.

                    The very essence of a quote is insight and wisdom derived from other people’s life experiences and packaged through their own lens in the most direct and to-the-point method possible.

                    These ideas get you thinking, make you nod your head, and help you to express your own opinions and feelings (I know they have certainly helped me express mine) and may help you live your life in a more fulfilling way.

                    Below, you will find my first installment of 2 quotes that have changed my life.

                    If any of the quotes below resonate with you, be sure to spend some time reflecting on them yourself and thinking about how you can apply their insight to your life – a year from now, you’ll be glad you did!Read More »Quotes That Have Changed My Life – Volume 1