ARE YOU READY FOR A CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE?
JOIN ME ON THIS JOURNEY !
Project Destiny is a plan I implemented in my life for a 4 month period in 2011 and champion others to join in. Many of us need change in our lives and change must begin from within. This plan focuses on strengthening ourselves spiritually, physically, mentally and financially to reach our maximum potential and accomplish our destiny. This plan helped me realize that I was extremely unhappy in corporate America and allowed me to explore my gifts and passions. See what it can do for you ....
“JOURNEY TO BECOMING THE BEST YOU”
SPIRITUAL
“Seek God First ”
· Daily Prayer/Meditation - At least 2 times a day
· Bible Reading – Adopt a scripture reading plan or choose a lesson plan from www.youversion.com to foster continuous reading and learning of The Bible.
· Church - Attend Church or Bible study once a week.
· Tithe/Offering – Commit to tithe or give an offering monthly
· Fasting – First 21 Days complete the Daniel Fast. Incorporate additional fasts as your spirit is led for further spiritual growth.
· Refrain from immoral behaviors, including sexual activity, cursing, alcohol, smoking and any habits you wish to eliminate.
· Music – Incorporate inspirational music into your life.
· Keep an “ I Can” Attitude – Maintain a positive outlook on your life and all circumstances. Eliminate negativity from your vocabulary.
· Relationships – Foster and maintain healthy relationships with your friends, family and significant other.
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PHYSICAL
“Commit to Be Healthy ”
· Fitness Assessment & Goal Setting – Obtain a fitness assessment and set a physical achievement goal
· Commit to being healthy - Eat a healthy and balanced diet
· Workout Plan – Commit to an hour of physical activity at least 3 times a week, gradually increasing to 5 or more days a week.
· Incorporate a daily stretching regiment or Yoga
· Increase Water Intake – No Alcohol, Soda & Juice (exceptions: sports drinks, reduced sugar/100 % juices)
· Sweets/Junk Food - eliminate food high in fat, sugar or salt (i.e. ice cream, cake, chips)
· Lower Carbohydrates – Minimize bread and rice consumption
· Lean Diet - Adopt a Fish and Chicken diet ( baked or broiled)
· Fruits and Vegetables – Eat 4-5 servings a day
· Multivitamin & Dietary Supplements – Consult your doctor on vitamins and supplements to include in your diet .
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MENTAL
“Live a Focused & Well Balanced Life”
· Goal Setting - Set long-term ( 10+ years) and short-team goals (1-5 years). Write them down as a commitment to achieving them with deadlines and plan of action.
· Commit to complete a goal during this 4- Month period .
· Blog/Keep a journal of your thoughts and emotions.
· Set a vision for your life by creating a vision board with images of things you would like to achieve. Keep visionary images in your phone and on display where you spend most of your time as motivation.
· Social Activity – Carve out time to spend with friends, family and fostering new relationships. Seek opportunities to expand network and socialize with similar mipeople.
· Increase Productivity - Eliminate procrastination and time wasters.
· Challenge yourself to change your routine/actions to accomplish goals ( ie, wake up earlier, be on time, minimize social media usage, )
· Time Management – Prioritize your time effectively.
· Hobby/Sport – Find something that you enjoy doing and incorporate it in your life.
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FINANCIAL
“Establish a Wealth Plan”
· Set a savings goal ( Minimum of 10% of income)
· Minimize personal spending - Set a weekly budget & monitor spending.
· Create a Financial Freedom plan to eliminate revolving debt.
· Minimize social activities that require cash layout.
· Set a budget for a gift to yourself after successful completion of Project Destiny as a motivating factor.
· Seek opportunities to generate supplemental income (ie. Real estate, investments, profitable hobbies)
· Retirement Planning – Establish retirement
· Financial Planning – Consult a financial planner for guidance on wealth management
· Credit Score – If you have bad credit, devise a plan to improve your score.
· Career Planning – Assess career moves that will help you increase your earning potential ( ie, obtaining advance degrees, certifications)
· Homeownership - Incorporate homeownership into your wealth plan..
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First 21 Days - Daniel Fast
ALL FRUITS. This can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Fruits include but are not limited to apples,apricots, bananas, blackberries, boysenberries, cantaloupe, cherries, cranberries, figs, grapefruit, grapes,guava, honeydew melon, kiwi, lemons, limes, mangoes, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, prunes, raisins, raspberries, strawberries, tangelos, tangerines, watermelon.
ALL VEGETABLES. - This can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Vegetables include but are not limited to artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chili peppers, collard greens, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, ginger root, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, okra, onions, parsley, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, scallions, spinach, sprouts, squashes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, yams, zucchini, veggie burgers are an option if you are not allergic to
soy.
ALL WHOLE GRAINS. Including but not limited to whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits,
whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn.
ALL NUTS AND SEEDS. Including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter.
ALL LEGUMES. These can be canned or dried. Legumes include but are not limited to dried beans, pinto
beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, white beans.
ALL QUALITY OILS. Includes but not limited to olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, and sesame.
BEVERAGES. Spring water, distilled water or other pure waters.
OTHER. Tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices.
FOODS TO AVOID
ALL MEAT AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS: including but not limited to beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish.
ALL DIARY PRODUCTS: including but not limited to milk, cheese, cream, butter, and eggs.
ALL SWEETENERS: including but not limited to sugar, raw sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, and cane juice.
ALL LEAVENED BREAD: including but not limited to Ezekiel Bread (it contains yeast and honey) and baked
goods.
ALL REFINED AND PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS: including but not limited to artificial flavorings, food
additives, chemicals, white rice, white flour, and foods that contain artificial preservatives.
ALL DEEP FRIED FOODS: including but not limited to potato chips, French fries, corn chips.
ALL SOLID FATS: including shortening, margarine, lard and foods high in fat.
BEVERAGES: Including but not limited to coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and
alcohol.
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