Cornerstone Habits: The Simple Secret to Staying Disciplined.

Do you ever wake up feeling unmotivated, even when you know exactly what you need to do?

You are not alone. Motivation is like the weather—some days it’s sunny, and other days it’s pouring rain. Purpose-Driven Leaders stand out for a reason. They don’t always stay motivated. They stay disciplined, no matter the circumstance. Motivation will initially help you going, but Discipline will keep you going!

So how do you pull it off? By leaning into the power of habits, especially cornerstone habit can serve as your anchor.

What Is a Cornerstone Habit?

A cornerstone habit is a small, foundational action that creates a ripple effect. One that eventually influences other aspects of your life. It’s the one thing that, when done consistently, makes everything else less complicated.

Here are some examples of a cornerstone habit. Each going over an important aspect of your health, wealth, and relationships:

• Fitness Goal: Get moving! Commit to walking for 20 minutes daily.
• Work Productivity: Before you get bogged down with meetings and emails, spend the first 15 minutes of your day. Identify your top priority.
• Family Connection: Prioritize your relationships. Schedule uninterrupted time each evening. No cell phones, no laptops.

These habits aren’t overwhelming. In fact, they’re designed to be simple enough to stick with, even on the busiest days.

Why Cornerstone Habits Work:

1. Keeps Decision-Making Simple: When your habit is automatic, you eliminate the mental tug-of-war. You no longer have to decide what to do, when to do it, or how to do it.
2. They Create Momentum: One good habit leads to another. For example, starting your day with a planning session can naturally lead to better time management.
3. They Build Confidence: Small wins add up, giving you a sense of progress and accomplishment. This leads to more purposeful work and action.

How to Find Your Cornerstone Habit:

Ask yourself these questions:

• What’s one area of my life or work that feels chaotic?
• What single action that could help reduce the chaos and bring me clarity?
• How can I make this action so simple that it would be impossible to skip?

Once you’ve identified your habit, write it down and commit to practicing it daily.

Motivation will help you GET going, but Discipline will KEEP you going.

In Conclusion:

Discipline doesn’t have to be complicated. By focusing on just one cornerstone habit, you’ll create a foundation for long-term success.

If you need assistance checkout my free Daily Habit Tracker to keep your habits front and center.

Once you’ve chosen your cornerstone habit, I’d love to hear about it! Share it with me on social, or reply to this blog with your progress.

Let’s build momentum together—one simple habit at a time.

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