In her new eBook Crystal reads our mail as to where our (my) self-disciple problems really stem from. These issues are not rooted in our current scheduling and routine system. We don’t need a bigger and better plan, although planning is greatly helpful. To start we don’t need to look any further than the lady looking back at us in the mirror to find where our trouble begins.
Me, myself, and I are the reasons that I fail.
However, starting with my lady in the mirror is the exact place that I need to begin in living a more disciplined life.
Crystal says in her book, “A bad system is not the problem…I am the problem.”
The book is laid out with 21 days of realistic and practical applications to help us accomplish our goals. Each day has a list of solid applications, and offers guidance for mega projects that have been gathering dust. I have a few of those, how about you?
One of the major areas that I personally identified with in this book is on the topic of putting our goals on paper. This has always been so important for me. Ever since I was a teenager I’ve been filling notebooks with plans, goals, and prayers. Unfortunately, over the last few months, I’ve become so busy with working and doing that I’ve forgotten how important it is to sit down and write out my goals. I sat down Sunday for an hour, yes an hour, and I wrote out every possible goal and plan that I’ve had floating through my head. I set dates to my goals – very important – and I broke my goals down. I wrote my goals down for this week and for this month. I already feel clearer in my vision for Free Homeschool Deals, Holy Spirit-led Homeschooling, and other projects that I have spinning.
Another area that really spoke to me is Crystal’s topic of saying yes to the best. It is so easy for me to say yes, and get over committed. I’ve been finding more and more lately that I’ve had to say “no” to many good things, that are not the BEST thing for me at this time. This is hard to do, I know; but we need to allow margin in our life. Saying “no” is another area that I’m learning.
I’m very excited about following through with the applications in 21 Days to a More Disciplined Life. I have a lot to learn, but thankfully, God’s not done with me yet.
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Cara says
I could really use some help with self-discipline! Thanks for the chance to win!
Heather Bridenstine says
Looks good!
Jalyn says
Sounds good!
Amy L says
Thanks for the giveaway!!!!
Nicole says
I totally need this!!!
Lisa says
Can’t wait to read this book!
Denise says
I could certainy use more discipline in my life, then I might get something accomplished!
Becky Van Volkinburg says
Would love to win!
Laura MacNeil says
I need this book! 🙂
Lauren says
Wow, this sounds like it’s written especially for me!
jill says
Thanks for the giveaway.
Rachel says
I’d love to read this, hope I win!
Juliana says
Thanks for the giveaway! Seems like a lot of us need this book.
Rebecca C says
Great book!
Melissa M. says
I would love to win this book. I shared it on Facebook.
Lynnette says
I really would love to have this
Brandi says
Thank you so much for providing a chance to win!
Trixie says
OK……..I’m kind of confused about entering but the widget said to leave a blog post comment but I don’t see any other comments. Hopefully I’m doing this right – I need all the help I can get.
Ellie says
I can’t wait to read it!
Cathy says
This looks like it will be a good read!
janey l says
Sounds like a great resource!
lisa howard says
I would love to win this book
Jenni Mullinix says
Thanks for the opportunity to win! 🙂
sonya schroeder says
I love getting more and more information from those who have walked something out and then share it. I know this will be such a blessing!! Thanks for the giveaway!
Kim says
This would be awesome to read.
Toni says
Sounds good to me 🙂
Pam says
Can’t wait to read this!
Misty Heitman says
My family and I need this very much!!
Lori says
I do need more discipline.. I hope I have enough to get the book read! lol Thanks for the great giveaway. Good luck to everyone.
Crystal @ Serving Joyfully says
Sharing this! A friend and I are hosting a challenge with this book… http://www.servingjoyfully.com/2012/10/23/self-discipline-challenge/
Patricia Raehn says
Looks great. I’m going to buy the Kindle edition.
Amanda Alford says
I would love to have this i think we could all use a little help in this area!
Rochelle says
Would LOVE to win this! Thanks for all you do to help us out!
Kim says
I definitely would love to win this book. My husband just lost his job last week and we REALLY need to be more disciplined in ALL areas in order to get through this rough patch.
Melissa says
I am alsways seeking was to become disiplined and teach my kids.
Cant wait to read it
Sara R says
Well, now that you’ve said it, writing down goals does seem like a perfectly obvious and wonderful way to accomplish them. I wonder how often the obvious eludes me? I’m already mentally making a list of mega projects (term?), I guess I should be writing them down though, huh? Thanks for this opportunity.
Gidget says
Sounds like something I need to read.
Vickilynn Haycraft says
Great offer!!
Kathleen says
Sounds great! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Shannon Wallace says
All day today I keep reading good things about this book all over the internet. Way to go, Crystal!
Nichole says
I love the quote about ME being the problem. Ugh.
Laura Zimmer says
I think I could really benefit from this book.
Miranda says
Love Crystal’s website and I know this ebook will be well worth the read!
Ally says
I know I could certainly use more self-discipline!
Lynne B says
Crystal is so wise and yet so young. I’m thankful she shares her practical knowledge in this way. Thanks.
Natalie Clark says
Sounds like a very helpful resource!
Laureen Eichelberger says
I’m sure this would be an excellent help to my undisciplined life!
Carla Marvin says
I can not wait to read this book! Whether I win it or buy it, I know it will be filled with Crystal’s wonderful insight and helpful information! Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us, Crystal!!!!
Mary A. says
I would love to win this. I need it!
Shelby says
My wheels are already turning! I need this book so badly.
Chana says
Thanks for the chance to win
brooke says
i have been improving on my discipline and daily habits, but would love more ideas and encouragement! thank you for sharing the goods!
PS says
I love Money Saving Mom. I get great tips from her almost everyday.
April Dangerfield says
I so need this! I seem to have no discipline…LOL
Kaira says
I’m excited about this book and my personal 21 day challenge.
Susan @Homeschooling Hearts & Minds says
I really need to learn to stop sabotaging myself. I’d love to read this.
Rebecca Altman says
I was just talking about how I need to be more disciplined!
Stephanie M says
I could really use this!
Cassie D. says
I am really struggling in the self discipline area right now so this would be a great help.
Becky M says
This sounds great. I would really like to read this book. 🙂
april says
Sure could use that book! Hope I’d be disciplined enough to sit down and read it!
Michelle says
I love Crystal’s writing style and would love to have her ebook about self-discipline.
Judy @ Contented at Home says
I admire Crystal and look forward to reading her ebook!
Jessica says
I’d love to win this.
Leisa H says
Glad to hear about this contest!
Barbara says
I think this would help me a lot.
Kelly says
After several failed “systems” I came to the same conclusion. It isn’t the system, it’s ME!
Joyce M says
I loved her time management ebook. This should be great!
Andrea says
Thanks for the giveaway!
Alison D. Petro says
This book could probably have lots of good ideas for me to start doing much better in many areas of my life.
April P says
This would be wonderful to win!
Pei says
Hope to win. Thank you!
Melissa B says
I need some serious help managing my time and creating reasonable goals. Ever since I stopped working, my discipline has disappeared.
Pat says
With 4 kids, I could use some help scheduling everything. 🙂
Kat Morris says
I very much need something like this!
Jennifer D says
How cool. This book sounds great. It sounds like it will help me conquer my demons.
Stephanie B. says
Oh! I SO need this in my life right now! I am completely overwhelmed!
Kimberly says
This looks like just the book I need! Thanks for the opportunity!
Jill says
Please pick me (:
Vanessa says
Crystal is always so encouraging. I would love to win her book. 🙂
Tanya says
Thanks for the giveaway. I could really use this.
MrsTeamS says
Looks like a great book! 🙂
Winnie E. says
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to win this 🙂
Holly says
Thanks for a chance to win 🙂
Crystal says
Would love to win!
Valerie says
Oh man I could use this! I have some serious self-discipline issues!
Jenny says
Sounds like something I could really use! Thanks for the chance to win.
Cindy Barnett says
Thanks for the opportunity!
Lacy says
Would love this. Thanks for the opportunity!
Jeanni Cahill says
This would certainly be a well-read book!
Amanda Z says
I love crystals pro tables at money saving mom and I could really use this book!
Terra says
I can’t wait to read this one!
Carri says
I need this book so bad! I am ona downward spiral that I can’t seem to get out of. I know being more disiplined would help, but i don’t know how.
Kristi says
My husband and I were JUST talking last night about how undisciplined we’ve become. I have a garage full of stuff that needs unpacked. My room looks worse than my 11 yo’s. And don’t get me started on my spiritual life. What a GREAT giveaway! I can’t wait to read this book!
Kayla Arrowood says
Needed! LOL
Lori @ The Davidson Den says
For that great price, I just went ahead and bought it!! Thanks for the opportunity!
Corinne Ryan says
Looks Interesting, Thanks for the giveaway.
Julie says
Would love a chance at winning this book!
Beth says
Great idea!
Kathy Petty says
This would be a welcome challenge.
April N says
This book sounds really good! Thanks for the chance to win it!!
Ann says
Good o have this book!
Christa says
I really need help with self-disipline. I am a mom of two little boys. One is 3 and the other is due in November. Also a wife to a firefighter. I’m a full time student and house wife. s
Denise says
I would like to read this book!
Sherral Floyd says
I really struggle with self-discipline. This book would be very helpful!
melinda p says
Thank you for this opportunity!
Shana says
Thank you!
Angie says
I have been God to release me from the chaos and my spirit kept responding, “You have all of the tools you need to gain control of it all. You need follow through and consistency, not another plan or system.” Does follow through and consistency fall under self-discipline?
Susan P says
THis looks like a wonderful help book!
Julia says
I need this book desperately …. I am so undiscplined in most areas of my life …. leading to depression and anxiety and chaos. Definitely going to be buying this.
Jennifer Wright says
Been learning a lot about discipline and getting more organized I think this book would be a great addition to my learning. 🙂
Laurie Larson says
Sounds very helpful.
Sara says
I love blog!- I bet her book is great, too!
Christine Nadolny says
Something i always need improvement on.
Taylor Dunn says
Sounds VERY helpful!!
Kris Reichert says
Thank you for this giveaway. I SO need help with my own lack of disciplined life.
eaglenestmomma says
Sounds amazing! Thank you!
Katie Girdner says
This would be an awesome book to win – I could use some discipline in my everyday activities 🙂
Kendal Barriere says
I really want to win! Would love to read this new book by Crystal.
Angel F says
I really need more discipline in my life! I just feel so overwhelmed by everything that I don’t even want too start on some things. I would enjoy reading this book.
Jeanne says
Thanks for hosting this great giveaway!
Amanda says
I absolutely loved it when Crystal did this series! I would love to be able to read her ebook, which (hopefully) will be more in depth and even more inspiring and motivational!
Renee R. says
This is something that I’m currently going through. I’m looking forward to encouragement, enlightenment and guidance to strengthen this skill. All the best!
Joann B says
Thank you for the giveaway!! Discipline is definitely something that I need to work on in my life!
Cynthia says
Thank you for this giveaway and for sharing your thoughts about this book!
Brandi says
I love Crystal Paine! I have been reading her blog for years and I was able to hear her speak at a homeschooling conference over the summer. I would love a copy of this book, thanks for hosting a giveaway! 🙂
Brandi says
I am an e-mail subscriber.
Danielle says
How exciting! would love to win!
Tracy Annarumo says
I so need this! Thank You!
Denise says
Sounds like a great book I would put to good use!!
Christina Storey says
Yay! A giveaway!
Tracy Annarumo says
Thanks for the chance to win this.
Taryn says
Would love this book! This is an area of my life that I’m really trying to improve!
Kristi Wyman says
This book looks great!
Debra carroll says
I so need more discipline and could definitely use this. Thanks for the chance.
Shirley T. says
This sounds amazing! I hope I win! :^)
Silvina says
This book would be wonderful as we embark in our second year of homeschooling…
Jessica B. says
I would really like to win this- thanks so much for hosting!
rebecca says
I love her blog and can’t wait to read her new ebook!
Christine says
I always am looking for books that encourage me and this looks like one I need. Thanks for the giveaway.
Heidi says
Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book!
Dawn says
Always need some inspiration!
Mandy says
I really need to figure out how to budget time! As a student, time wasting is most definitely damaging. I think this book will help me figure out where and what I’m doing wrong.
Paula says
I would love to win this…I admire Crystal!
Jennifer P says
Need some self-discipline in my life. Seriously!
Jeniver says
Would love to win a copy!
Beth says
Looks like a great book!
Sandy says
My husband and I were discussing this today. We need more discipline so our children are more disciplined so they are ready when God calls them to serve.
Brooke says
I get so overwhelmed with all I need to do and all I want to do that I end up not doing anything. This sounds like just the book I need.
Nikki says
My life could use a little (ok, a lotta) discipline these days! I blew the homeschool budget 10-fold and the house has been a pig-sty since September. Sigh.
Hilda says
I really need to read this book! Thanks for the chance to win a copy 🙂
HillaryM says
This sounds like something I could use.
Kristin Duncan says
I would be so excited to win this book. It is something that would definitely benefit me.
Diane L. says
I can’t seem to get the rafflecopter to work, but I would love to win a copy of this book. I read Crystal’s first book, and it was excellent!
Kristi F says
Would love to win this book!
GJ Casey says
I can really use this! God has been prompting me to ‘get it together’ lately. I think this book could be the way for me to do just that! Thanks for offering a chance to win this awesome book!
Patty says
From the review, I could see some of the crazy floating away from my life!
Tina says
Thanks for the giveaway. I would love to win.
Connie says
Love your site!
Kimmie says
Looks like a GREAT book!! I am excited to read it!
Brooklyn says
Thanks for the giveaway!
Jamie McDuffie says
This sounds like a great book. I could use some discipline in my life with such a busy schedule we have.
Mandy says
Looking forward to reading it.
Cathy says
Looks like a much needed read right now!
Sherry says
I need this!
Angel F says
I would really love to win this!