Habits are the daughters of action, but then they nurse their mother, and produce daughters after her image, but far more beautiful and prosperous. ~ Jeremy Taylor

Did you grasp the beauty of that quotation?

Mother = Action

Daughter = Habits

Actions create habits. The habits then re-energize (nurse) the Mother, which in turn, influences the Daughter, who then "becomes" the Mother — albeit more beautiful and prosperous. The Daughter becomes a more beautiful version of her Mother, because she's been guided by the wisdom and experience of her Mother.

The question we must ask ourselves is this: Who's Yo Momma?



In other words, what actions are the guiding force of your life? Whose "model" do you follow? Is it alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, fast food, anger, bitterness, and jealousy? Are these the attributes of your "Mother"? Are these the characteristics of your peers?

Then that's what you'll become.

If you want to transform your life, you have to pick a new "Mother." You have to quit following in the footsteps of the wrong people.

You have to exchange your negative addictions for positive addictions.

Let's face it, if you have an "addictive" personality, it's pretty much a part of your DNA — it's who you are. Your brain is genetically compelled to be compulsive about things. A lot of these types fall into negative compulsions: they drink too much, smoke a pack a day, gamble, shop, deal with anxiety and/or depression (compulsive thinking), hoarding (compulsive procrastination and/or fear), etc.

Compulsive behaviors usually run on auto-pilot; they've become a person's daily habits. However, we all have the power of conscious choice — the power to choose new actions. After a period of time (in as little as 21 days), the new actions will become our new habits.

The Mother will begin producing a new type of Daughter.

Have you ever told yourself any of the following:

• I'm not smoking another cigarette today!
• No matter what, I'm not going to drink alcohol today.
• I'm going to get started on ________ today.

The list can go on and on.

I've certainly said those things. And my compulsive behavior still exists. But now, I say things like, "I'm NOT going to the gym today. I've been every day this week." Only to find myself at the gym anyway. It's not a good idea to lift weights every day, but I still manage to find ways to improve myself — usually by working my abs or running a mile on the treadmill.

So, the compulsion still exists, I've simply shifted my focus to positive "addictions," which have replaced my negative ones.

Learn to become addicted to your health and overall well-being.

Transform your cigarette break into a 3-minute meditation focused on how your lungs are in the process of healing themselves. Think about the restoration of your pearly whites. Think about being able to run a mile without wheezing. Think about living as long as your kids.

Negative compulsion becomes a positive compulsion.

Disorganization becomes cleanliness, Windex, furniture polish, and vacuuming.

Alcohol becomes water.

Greasy cheeseburgers become fruits and vegetables.

My pal Tim Ferriss even recommends one "cheat-day" per week. Eat and drink all the crap you want. You'll usually end up feeling so sluggish, that it'll motivate you to regain your focus the following day(s).

I recommend a "30-Day Challenge," in which, you train yourself to consistently take action in a particular direction. This could be a "no meat, no alcohol, no fast food, no soda, or no shopping" challenge. It could be a "100 sit-ups, 1/2 mile daily walk, or 10 minute meditation per day" challenge.

In whichever areas you know you need to improve — do it. Just for 30 days. Then go back to your old ways. Usually, after 30 days, your perspective has been radically shifted, and you're less likely to return to your old habits. Scroll down and visit the 30-Day Challenge category to the right ——-> to see some of my own breakthroughs.

It's up to you. We become what we think about. Our actions determine our habits. Our habits determine our quality of life.

Transform your thinking — transform your life.  =]

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