3-2-1 Get Balanced Wednesday
by Dr. Donnie
āEncouraging you to align your daily behaviors
with your priorities in life.ā
3-2-1: FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real
April 9, 2025
3 Ideas, 2 Quotes, and 1 Question to help you reflect on your work-life balance habits this week.
3 Ideas from Me
I.Ā Surf’s Upā¦ or is it?:
Iāve been thinking about learning how to surf at Flagler Beach. I mean, how hard can it be? Itās just like skateboarding, but on waterā¦ right? LOL.Ā Truth is, I know the moment I step into that ocean, my mindās going to go straight to sharks. Every ripple will feel suspicious. Iāll probably convince myself I saw one of those dreaded fins before I even get waist-deep. But hereās the thing: I know thatās just False Evidence Appearing Real. No facts, just fear. If I let that fear linger, it could keep me from experiencing a new adventure or experience in life.
II.Ā When the Mind Plays Tricks:
This is how fear operates in our lives. We assume the worst: My chief is mad at me, Iām failing as a parent, Iām too far gone to change. These thoughts feel real, but they often stem from distorted interpretationsānot facts. In proactive behavioral health, we train ourselves to pause, assess, and align our minds with truth. Scripture reminds us in 2 Timothy 1:7 that āGod has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.ā
III. Reclaiming Balance and Well-Being
Work-life balance gets hijacked by fear all the time. We fear that slowing down means falling behind. We fear that prioritizing family might look āweak.ā But truth says otherwise. When we operate from our values and priorities, steward our roles well, and make time for exercise, gratitude, prayer, and rest, weāre actually honoring God and setting an example for others, including our young to older children. The enemy wants you stuck in fear; God wants you to keep your eyes on Him and walk in freedom.
2 Quotes from Others
I.Ā
āWorry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.ā
ā Corrie Ten Boom
II.
“Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision.”
ā Winston Churchill
1 Question for You
What āfalse evidence might be fueling a fear in your life right now, and what truth can you replace it with today?
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Until next week, may God bless you and your family.
– Dr. Donnie Hutchinson
The format and style of this newsletter were inspired and highly influenced by James Clear’s 3-2-1 Newsletter. The content is strictly Dr. Donnieās.