Podcast Episode 267 – When Challenges Come, Are You a Firefighter or an Arsonist?
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In this episode, I share a story that took place on October 3rd involving a disrupted video shoot when I should have gotten a podcast episode out to you.
The equipment failed, the process was delayed, and not as many videos were produced as planned.
However, instead of letting this situation turn into a disaster, my husband and I utilized it as an opportunity to work together, get creative and enjoy each other's company.
Read MorePodcast Episode 233 - What Drains You? It’s Time To Pull The Weeds!
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Do you walk into a room and feel like the wind got knocked out of you by all the clutter?
Are there friends in your life that leave you feeling defeated?
Do you ever feel overwhelmed but aren’t quite sure why?
We’re talking about what drains you.
Today is for you if…
If you’re tired of feeling tired…emotional energy drained.
If you desire to work at your optimal.
If you’re ready to enjoy your home, work, life, and family more.
Podcast Episode 214 - Revolutionize Your Life With These 4 Tendencies - Part 4 Upholder
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Do you accomplish those monthly reports with no problem while keeping up with your daily exercise routine and even tracking it?
Are you that person that determines to write a book or accomplish a new goal, and you make it happen?
Do people secretly envy your ability to keep a routine?
We’ve been talking about the Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin. Today, in part 4, it’s time to talk–Upholder—those people who get all the expectations…
Read MorePodcast Episode 203 - 5 Lessons I Learned From My Bird
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Are there little things that get under your skin and make you want to pull your hair out?
Could you use a little or a lotta’ more joy in your life right now?
Would you like to know what can make you feel fresh and alive again?
Continuing our series on lessons I learned from my pets. We’re finding wisdom in the darnedest places. I’m going to share with you today 5 Lessons I Learned From My Bird.
Today is for you if…
If you need a different perspective today.
If you could use some more joy or feel refreshed and alive again.
If you’re ready to apply wisdom to become your best self.
Podcast Episode 192 - Five Days of Encouragement - Day Two - Peace & Joy
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Would you like more peace?
I’m always looking for peace. But many times, I look in the wrong places, like trying to make others happy, so there’s no conflict with them.
shālôm – properly, wholeness, peace – preeminently, God's gift of wholeness, bringing His wellness and prosperity (internally, externally…
Read MorePodcast Episode 191 - Five Days of Encouragement - Day One - You're Not Alone
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How many of you have ever had a down day things that go wrong? Days we feel blah? Moments you feel like quitting? Me too!
I had one of those moments this weekend. But God‘s got us!
So today, I want just to encourage you with scripture. And for the next week, I’m going to share encouraging words with you so that we can keep moving forward, knowing we’re fully loved!
Read MorePodcast Episode 190 - How to Live a Happy Life in a Not-So-Happy World pt 5
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Do you ever feel blah and aren’t sure why?
Is it possible to pull yourself out of the blasés?
Would you like to continually have something to look forward to that makes you happy?
We’re closing out this series with a trick I learned to create happiness while going through a multiple-year depression.
Today is for you if…
If you want even more happiness.
If you’re tired of that blah feeling clinging to you day after day.
If you’re ready to create the happy life you need and deserve.
Podcast Episode 189 - How to Live a Happy Life in a Not-So-Happy World pt 4
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Are you waiting for happiness to come to you, but it seldom knocks on your door?
Do people ever randomly ask you if you’re okay, and you can’t figure out why they asked that?
Did you know you have more power to experience happiness than you may have realized?
Time for episode 4 of how to live a happy life in a not-so-happy world. As you go about your life, it’s easy to get caught up in all the to-dos and forget to be happy.
Today is for you if…
If you want happiness to knock on your door more often.
If you’re tired of life, feeling like all work and no play makes you a dull girl.
If you’re ready to discover the secret to creating happiness anytime you want to.
Podcast Episode 188 - How to Live a Happy Life in a Not-So-Happy World pt 3
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What’s the one thing that brings you the most joy?
Do you ever want to spend more time with loved ones, but life seems to get in the way?
What’s the most important thing on this earth to you?
We’re talking about how to live a happy life in a not-so-happy world.
In part one, you asked yourself, “What do you enjoy right now?” And “What or who makes your life meaningful in the long term?” Next, you dug into myths of happiness and what’s the truth. Today we’re talking about the #1 thing that will significantly impact your happiness.
Today is for you if…
• If you’re ready to be happier and continue to get happier as time goes by.
• If you desire to bring happiness to others too.
• If you want to enjoy your life on the way to fulfilling your God-given purpose.
Read MorePodcast Episode 186 - How to Live a Happy Life in a Not-So-Happy World pt 1
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Do you think happiness is a fleeting specter, floating in and out of your life, but you can't count on it?
Do you try to be happy, but the weight of the world or responsibilities squishes your happiness out of you?
We're starting a new series on Happiness–How to live a happy life in a not-so-happy world.
Today is for you if…
If you could use a little or a lot more happiness in your life.
If you desire not just to live a life of significance, you want to enjoy your life more.
If you're ready to experience life as it's meant to be instead of waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Podcast Episode 157 - How to Deal With Our Hot Thoughts Before You Know What Hits the Fan
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Have you ever had a problem you were so angry or stressed about you couldn't think clearly?
If someone irritates or hurts you, do you worry that if you let it go, it means they're right, and you're wrong?
Have you ever had a reaction that escalated the more you talked about it?
We’ve all had challenges or issues crop up that have gotten the best of us. We didn’t respond like we wanted, or the situation escalated. What can we do to avoid that hot thought boiling over and spilling all over ourselves and others’ lives?
Today is for you if…
If you're tired of overreacting.
If you want to handle issues in a healthier way.
If you're ready to short-circuit that potentially negative reaction.
Podcast Episode 134 - The secret ingredient to handling the challenges of the season with grace
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Are you already tired of the holidays, and they’re just getting started?
Do you feel like the challenges of the season are overwhelming, and you don’t have any juice left to handle them with grace?
Are you a parent, and your patience has already waned, and the school break is only a day or two in?
Let’s face it; holidays are challenging shopping, cleaning, cooking, baking, kids running around hyped up on sugar, money flying out the window, regular bills still coming in strong and people…lots and lots of people.
It all can feel overwhelming, challenging and downright tiring.
Today is defiantly for you if:
If you take care of everyone else, but you’re last on your list.
If you’re struggling through challenges and setbacks of this season or life and need some help.
If you’re ready to relax and recharge so you can become more resilient when difficulties come your way.
Podcast Episode 127 - How to enjoy this Christmas season–again
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Do you ever get tired of the holiday season?
Have you ever felt like God was distant? Even during this Christmas time when you think you should be closest to God, right?!
Do you feel like all the to-do's of Christmas are weighing you down? Shopping, cooking, errands, parties, plays, etc.
Today is for you if:
If you're ready to get the joy of the season back.
If you desire to grow closer to God.
If you need a new perspective on this Christmas time.
Podcast Episode 126 - How to find joy in the stresses of life
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What stresses you out?
Are you a “go with the flow” or a “dot the i’s cross the t’s and” kind of person?
What do you really want out of life? Stress-free or enjoy the journey?
Today is going to be for you if:
If you’re ready to enjoy more of your life more often.
If you’re tired of feeling stressed out regularly.
If you need help gaining a different perspective so you can enjoy your journey.
Stress…we all experience it…
Read MorePodcast Episode 123 - What can Charlie Brown Christmas teach you about happiness
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Do you struggle with feeling down during the holidays?
Do you ever struggle feeling down or unhappy the rest of the year?
What is your source of happiness?
There’s so much we can learn from Charlie Brown’s Christmas, but I want to focus on three lessons I learned about happiness.
Today is for you if:
If you’re ready to feel happy not just during Christmas but 365 days per year.
If you need help feeling happy more often.
If you’re tired of feeling happy only to have the next thought rob you of it.
Podcast Episode 118 - Are you flourishing or stressing and striving
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Is your life full of stress and overwhelm?
Or do you feel fulfilled and growing?
Or are you feeling bored or stagnant?
Where are you on that spectrum?
We're talking about stressing versus flourishing to feel fulfilled and fulfill our God-given purpose.
Today is for you:
If you want to avoid burnout.
If you want to prevent boredom and stagnation.
If you're ready to live a life of contribution and significance.
Podcast Episode 115 - How to put the Holly Jolly back in the holidays
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Do the holidays stress you out?
Do you run from one event to another?
When someone asks you, “How are you doing?” Do you answer, “Crazy busy!”
I’m talking about how you can put the Holly Jolly back in the holidays.
Today is for you if you want to enjoy Christmas again.
If you want to learn how to slow down, I’m talking to you.
If your holidays are so jam-packed you’re continually exhausted, I’m definitely talking to you today.
Podcast Episode 112 - Thankfulness - three ways to put a pep in your step
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Do the holidays ever get you down?
Does negativity leave you feeling down in the dumps?
Do you ever get jealous of what others have or experience?
We’re continuing our conversation on thankfulness and how it affects every area of our lives.
Today is for you:
If you want more joy.
If you desire to learn contentment.
If you want to be a catalyst for change.
Podcast Episode 111 - Who’s packing your parachute?
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With the holiday’s coming, do you feel excited or nervous?
Can’t wait or wish it was already over?
How can you enjoy this time more?
We’re talking about thankfulness this week and all the ways it helps us, including enjoying life more.
Today is for you:
If you get caught up in the day, forget to be thankful for others.
If you’re tired of waking up unhappy.
If you’re ready to enjoy life more.