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Use this four-part strategy to do more of what you love every day and create a life of impact<\/h4>\n

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If you\u2019re like me, you want your life to matter, to impact others, and to reflect the potential God has woven within you. But a life well-lived doesn\u2019t just happen by chance. Instead, it takes intention, consistency, faith, and time. <\/a>And it begins with the decision to commit your days to the Lord and learn how to be more diligent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A series of well-lived days results in a well-lived year, and a series of well-lived years results in a well-lived life.<\/a> So, whether you want to grow a business, manage your health, get your degree, or treat your family to a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, if you begin by focusing on your days, your life will fall into place.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thankfully, being diligent in your daily life isn\u2019t nearly as difficult as it sounds. The key is to think big and start small.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Does <\/span><\/b>Diligent<\/span><\/i><\/b> Mean?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

A modern definition of <\/span>diligent<\/span><\/i> describes a person who is consistent, earnest, and hardworking. It implies a sense of focus and an innate drive to approach life with purpose and excellence.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if you research the history of the word <\/span>diligent<\/span><\/i>, you\u2019ll discover another element to the word that is often overlooked. Within the word\u2019s deep roots is the Latin verb <\/span>diligere<\/span><\/i> which is formed by combining two parts that mean \u201cto love\u201d and \u201cto select.\u201d It reminds us that it\u2019s easier to be diligent about something if we <\/span>love<\/span><\/b> it and we have <\/span>chosen<\/span><\/b> it ourselves.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you know what you love <\/span>\u2013<\/span> and don\u2019t love <\/span>\u2013<\/span> about your life as it is right now, you\u2019ll be better equipped to select which parts of your day to approach with diligence and which parts to approach with less focus and attention.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Observation Before Implementation<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

What do you love about your current daily rhythm? Before you make changes to your expectations and routines, begin with a period of observation. Set aside a week or two to take notes on the best and worst parts of your day. Consider these questions as you reflect each evening:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • What did I do today that brought me joy?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • What tasks did I enjoy doing in the moment?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • What tasks did I find satisfaction in only <\/span>after<\/span><\/i> they were complete?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • What time of day did I feel most productive?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • What was I unprepared for?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • What drained my energy the most?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • What distracted me from the things I love?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • What did I do only because it was required?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • What tasks did I leave undone?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • What do I wish I had incorporated into my day but didn\u2019t?<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    In my own life, this exercise helped me to notice that I get most of my best work done before noon, I\u2019m never caught up on laundry, constant noise drains me, and I feel better when I eat a healthy lunch even though I hate packing it the night before. I also discovered that putting off things that are important to me, like reading my Bible and journaling my prayers, leaves me feeling cranky and irritable.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    What about your own observations? The more you reflect, the more you will notice the tasks of your day settling into one of four categories:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Category 1: Things I don\u2019t love and don\u2019t have to do\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Category 2: Things I don\u2019t love but must do anyway<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Category 3: Things I love and am already doing\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Category 4: Things I love but am not yet doing<\/span>
      \n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Once you have your day divided into these four categories, you can begin to make adjustments to your daily rhythm, approaching each category with a different strategy. Be sure to give each step several days of focus so you\u2019re not overwhelmed by too much change at once.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Step 1: Eliminate\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Start with Category 1 \u2013 the things you don\u2019t love and don\u2019t have to do. Your goal for this category is to <\/span>eliminate<\/span><\/b> these time-wasters from your life. Maybe you realized the days you spent preparing for a yard sale or listing items to sell online resulted in a very small profit. If the payoff is not worth the effort, create a new system to donate your items instead.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Perhaps you discovered you\u2019re spending more time than you realized playing mindless games on your phone. Consider incorporating screen time limitations to help you reclaim your minutes.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      You won\u2019t be able to approach the things you really love with diligence if your time is being sucked away by meaningless tasks, so be ruthless with this category.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Step 2: Minimize\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      For Category 2 \u2013 things you don\u2019t love but must do anyway \u2013 the key is to <\/span>minimize<\/span><\/b> these tasks by incorporating processes and avoiding perfectionism. If you hate grocery shopping, set up a standing online order instead. If you don\u2019t enjoy household chores, set a timer to keep from getting bogged down as you clean. For some items in Category 3, you may even need to hire help or share the load with family members.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Whatever you do, don\u2019t procrastinate doing these tasks just because you don\u2019t enjoy them. Often, the worry and dread you experience from procrastinating takes more energy than completing the task, so don\u2019t give these items more attention than they deserve.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Step 3: Protect\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Categories 3 and 4 are where being diligent begins. Your Category 3 tasks are the ones you love and are already doing. <\/span>Protect<\/span><\/b> these tasks at all costs. Items within this category reveal what is truly important to you and what is already working well in your daily routines, so don\u2019t make any changes to tasks within this list.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Instead, use this time to reflect on why these tasks have taken priority in your life. What is the greater value behind what you are doing? How does completing these tasks make you feel? What do these tasks reveal about the way God has created you for a greater purpose? Collect your answers to these questions now so that you can use them in your final step towards diligence.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Step 4: Pursue<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      The difference between a life of diligence and a life of mediocrity lies within this category. It takes the most effort, focus, faith, and grit, but the results are invaluable. Your true potential is realized in the things you love but are not yet doing, so choose to <\/span>pursue<\/span><\/b> these tasks starting today.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      To begin, set aside time each day for this category. Call it your Pursue Time and treat it with as much respect as you would any other appointment on your calendar. Then take your goal and break it down into small, manageable tasks you can conquer each day during this sacred time.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Use your faith and your reflections from your Category 3 tasks to fuel your motivation. Remember how it feels when you are living up to your God-given potential and allow the greater purpose behind your goals to propel you through each day.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Review, Adjust, and Remember<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

      Finally, remember that no plan is perfect and no one\u2019s life is without surprises and setbacks. At times, you may even need to repeat the cycle of eliminate, minimize, protect, and pursue. Be diligent in your daily pursuits but remain flexible as well. Begin each day with prayer, acknowledging God\u2019s sovereignty and asking Him to grow your faith as you pursue your daily goals.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      End each day with prayer and reflection. Thank God for today\u2019s successes and ask Him to help you adjust tomorrow\u2019s plans as necessary, remembering that the most well-lived life is a life where your faith grows stronger every day.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Emily E. Ryan<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Emily is a minister\u2019s wife, mother of four, and junior high English teacher who loves encouraging women with practical advice and biblical wisdom. She is a regular contributor to Guideposts\u2019s <\/span>Mornings with Jesus<\/span><\/i>, and her virtual door is always open at emilyeryan.com.<\/span><\/div>\n

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