Josh Young

I just mapped out my entire 40 Days of Focus, and the first day after my 40 days is my birthday (August 6).

Just thought that was interesting.

Josh Young 40 Days of Focus, Personal

Monday, June 30, 2008 - Day 5 of my 40 Days of Focus.

Days 2 through 4 were “okay.” I ran 2 miles on Friday (which about killed me), and I did pretty well with the whole eating healthy and not overeating thing…until last night.  Except to grab some lunch, I was at church yesterday from 7:30am until 9:30pm.  So when I left, I was starving.  And I guess I ate healthy if you consider eating 2 Whopper Juniors at 10pm to be healthy. If you do, then you probably need help.

I have been doing better at my Bible reading and prayer times, but not good enough.  Need to step it up there.  I’m just not consistent enough yet.

And I wouldn’t give myself an “A” on being loving towards my wife this weekend.  For some reason, I’ve been kind of stressed lately, and she’s the first one to see that.  I hate that. I need to be more intentional about things, and I just wasn’t this weekend.

As for the fasting this week, I’m going to switch to Thursday because I have a business lunch on Wednesday.

So, I think I’m improving some, but I definitely have a lot to work on.  I know this week will be a big step in my commitment.

How are you doing?

Josh Young 40 Days of Focus

Starting out on day 2 of 40 Days of Focus today.

I have some things to learn and confess from yesterday.

• Did my prayer time.  I did things a little different yesterday.  I wrote down my prayers as I was going along.  Helped me to focus a lot more.  I actually prayed for 20 minutes instead of 10.
• I wasn’t as loving towards my wife as I should have been.  Sometimes when I’m stressed out and/or tired, I don’t act the way I should.  Late last night was no exception.  I was pretty much a jerk. I need to fix that.
• I ate sort of healthy (and didn’t overeat) until later in the evening.  Had a weak moment at Skyline with a friend.  Shouldn’t have eaten that 3-Way.
• Haven’t exercised yet this week, but I’m planning on doing that tonight and tomorrow.  Been a busy week so far.
• I said “no” to something that would have been really good – but not great.  And it was hard to do.
• Didn’t read my Bible.  I am really disappointed in myself.  I only had to do it for 10 minutes, and I didn’t make it a priority.  Pathetic.

So now I’m on to today.  I know what I need to work on (pretty much everything), and I’m committed to make it happen.

How about you?  Are you making some changes?

Josh Young 40 Days of Focus

I know, I know.  I’ve been gone for a while on here.  What can I say…life happens.

Okay, I’m going to rip something off of a good buddy.  I read a post on my friend, Aron’s, blog this morning about something he is calling 40 Days of Focus, and I made a decision.  I’m going to join him during this 40 days.

By doing this, I am committing to:

• Uninterrupted 10 minute prayer time daily
• Fasting every Wednesday
• Asking God to help me become more loving towards my wife
• Eating healthy
• Exercising 3 times a week for 30 minutes

And I’m adding two more of my own:

• Saying “no” to good things to make way for the great things that I should be doing
• Uninterrupted 10 minutes of Bible study daily (I really struggle with this – so I’m starting small)

I’m going to try blogging about this (like Aron) to keep me accountable as well.  I’ve never done anything like this before, so I’m not sure exactly how it will go, but we’ll see.

As Aron mentioned on his blog, you’re welcome to join us.

I’m excited to see how this changes things in my life for the better.

Josh Young 40 Days of Focus, Personal