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Eat the Frog

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Created by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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By setting measurable, meaningful, and maintainable goals, we can replace bad habits with good ones and achieve almost anything.

Eat the Frog

Youth Group Plan: Eat the Frog (Matthew 7, Matthew 12:43-45)

Youth Sermon: Eat the Frog

The Domino Effect of Habits

Let's talk about dominoes. You know, those little rectangular tiles we line up and knock over for fun? Well, did you know a single domino can knock over another one that's 1.5 times its size? That's right! A tiny domino can start a chain reaction that leads to something huge. This is just like our habits. Small changes can lead to big results.

Almost half of what we do every day is automatic. That's right, we're on autopilot for about 45% of our day. Habits can be helpful, but sometimes, we need to switch things up. We can learn from others, but it all starts with leading ourselves. We can change our habits and reach our goals by making them measurable, meaningful, and maintainable.

A tiny domino can start a chain reaction that leads to something huge. This is just like our habits. Small changes can lead to big results.

Building Good Habits

So, what does that mean? Well, to make a habit measurable, we need to set specific goals and deadlines. Making it meaningful means finding a strong reason or purpose behind the habit. And making it maintainable? That's all about starting small and being consistent. Remember, consistency beats intensity every time.

Now, let's talk about two cool techniques to build good habits: habit switching and habit stacking. Habit switching is all about swapping a bad habit for a good one. Like, instead of complaining, why not start a gratitude journal? And habit stacking is pairing a tough habit with an easy one. This way, we can create daily routines that remind us of our habits.

Prayer

Let's pray: Dear God, help us to build good habits that honor You. Give us the strength to start small, be consistent, and watch the domino effect of our daily habits transform our lives. Amen.

Small Group Breakout Questions

1. What is one habit you want to change? Why?

2. How can you make this habit measurable, meaningful, and maintainable?

3. What is one good habit you want to develop? How can you practice it consistently?

4. Share an experience where you successfully changed a habit. What helped you succeed?

5. How can you help each other in building good habits?

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Icebreaker: Domino Effect

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