The third episode each month is a book summary / review. The January review is our own title Ditch The rut.

Feeling Stuck? Ditch the Rut with These 7 Steps!

We've all been there. That feeling of being stuck in a rut. Spinning your wheels and getting nowhere. Motivation has flown the coop, and you're left feeling uninspired or frustrated.

Learn why your feeling stuck and break free from that rut and create unstoppable momentum towards your goals!

Reignite your passion: Rediscover your drive and tap into your inner source of motivation.

Set clear, achievable goals: Create a roadmap to success and break down overwhelming tasks into manageable steps.

Overcome fear and self-doubt: Silence your inner critic and embrace challenges with confidence.

Build a supportive network: Surround yourself with people who inspire and encourage you.

"Ditch the Rut" is for you if:

• You're tired of feeling stuck and unmotivated.
• You're ready to take control of your life and create the future you deserve.
• You're looking for a practical, step-by-step plan to achieve your goals.

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We have all been there: you are deep in the flow of a project, and an unannounced visitor walks in, shattering your focus. The danger isn't just the time you lose during the conversation; it’s the mental energy you waste trying to find your place afterwards. The secret to recovering that lost momentum isn't memory—it’s creating a "re-entry cue." Before you shift your attention to the person standing at your door, take ten seconds to "bookmark" your brain. Jot down the very last thought you had on a Post-It note or tap a quick phrase into your task manager.

Do not feel guilty about making them wait those few seconds. In fact, allowing you the time to secure your mental workspace is the least the interrupter owes you in exchange for their unannounced arrival. By claiming that moment to create a cue, you ensure that you can pick up exactly where you left off, preventing a temporary interruption from becoming a permanent drain on your day.

Developing a consistent "Interruption Habit"—a standard response you deploy every time the unexpected happens—is one of the healthiest things you can do for your career. When you consistently pause to bookmark your thoughts or enforce your boundaries, you are doing more than just saving your place; you are broadcasting a message. You are signaling to your team that while you value them, you also place a high premium on your own time and the quality of your output. This habit protects your focus on what matters most, and perhaps more importantly, it silently trains your ecosystem to respect the work you do. It turns a defensive reaction into a proactive statement: my time is valuable, and my work is worth protecting.

I think it's important that we understand some of the terminology. So whether you're a coaching client or you're simply reading some of our resources, understanding the language that we use is pretty critical.

There is a difference between routine and ritual and both impact habits that empower our performance every day. From a Kingdom perspective, ritual is where we invite the Holy Spirit into daily routine to honor our heavenly father in our day. This short episode is intended to clarify that distinction.