As a business owner or leader, it’s easy to get caught up in big-picture goals and strategies. But have you ever thought about how the small, daily habits you prioritize shape your future?
What you consume—mentally, physically, and spiritually—matters more than you think.
Are Your Habits Fueling Growth or Draining You?
Every day, you’re either moving closer to the person you want to become or further away.
• Are you taking actions that energize your mind, body, and soul?
• Or are you slipping into patterns that leave you feeling drained and unfulfilled?
It’s not just about the big moments—it’s the small choices you make consistently. What you read, watch, eat, and how you spend your time builds momentum in one direction or the other.
The Soul Nutrients You’re Consuming
Think about the difference between eating whole, nutrient-dense foods and bingeing on junk food.
Whole foods leave you feeling energized and satisfied. Junk food may feel good in the moment, but too much of it leads to sluggishness and exhaustion.
The same is true for the inputs in your life.
• Time in prayer or scripture fills you with peace and clarity.
• Meaningful conversations energize your relationships.
• Time spent learning or exercising boosts your creativity and physical health.
But bingeing on distractions, negativity, or unhealthy habits? That drains your energy, your focus, and your sense of purpose.
The Connection Between Habits and Leadership
If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or someone striving to grow, your habits are the foundation for everything you want to build.
When you prioritize habits that energize you, you lead with clarity and intention. When you let distractions or unhealthy patterns take over, it becomes harder to show up the way you want to—for your business, your team, or your family.
Your habits are shaping your ability to lead, whether you realize it or not.
How to Shift Toward Habits That Serve You
1. Bring Awareness to Your Patterns
Pay attention to what you’re consuming daily. Are your inputs moving you closer to the life you want to live?
2. Make Unhealthy Habits Harder to Access
Add friction to distractions. Move your phone out of reach during focused work, or limit the time you spend scrolling.
3. Make Healthy Habits Easier to Access
Remove obstacles to good habits. Keep your Bible open where you’ll see it in the morning. Prep your workout clothes the night before.
4. Focus on Consistency, Not Perfection
You don’t need to overhaul everything overnight. Start small and build momentum.
What Kind of Leader Do You Want to Be?
Whether you’re leading a team, running a business, or simply trying to grow as a person, the small choices you make every day matter.
Take a moment to reflect:
• Are your habits fueling the future you want?
• Are they helping you show up as the person you’re striving to be?
The good news? You can start reshaping your habits today.
If this resonated with you, I’d love to hear about it. What’s one habit you’re focusing on right now that’s helping you grow?
Let’s keep building something meaningful together.
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