Resonating with Jesus
{Proverbs 6:6 ESV}Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.{Proverbs 20:4 ESV}The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing. Until yesterday, I would have (pridefully) told you how great it was to know that I was not a sluggard. I’m not lazy! I’m constantly on the […]
Continue ReadingJanuary 13 & 14 kicked off “anxiety week” with #MindsetReset. This post is a little of this and a little of that related to my reflection on anxiety/worry triggers and truths. It’s a process not an event. Mel Robbins My triggers generally fall into two categories: concern for the safety of someone I love or […]
Continue ReadingThe steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” Lamentations 3:22-24 ESV I am not a morning person. Neither is anyone else in my home. That’s why I get up at […]
Continue Reading“If you knew better, you would have done better. Now you know.” Mel Robbins Choose EMPATHY about whatever may be the catalyst for someone’s negativity. Don’t be their savior, take action for yourself. Recognize the difference: Hard life circumstances may be facts, but you can choose how to respond. Limiting beliefs will filter evidence that […]
Continue ReadingAnd let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts Colossians 3:15 The theme of #MindsetReset DAY4VIDEO was “Think this, not that.” Here is my list of phrases that I am going to deliberately reprogram into my brain. Coupled with these ideas are the TRUTHS from God’s Word that speak into my heart. I am […]
Continue ReadingUpdate to my limiting belief statement… I think I clarified a bit after Mel’s video training today which was GROUND BREAKING for me. “I will let {name} down.” I think this belief is rooted a bit in wanting to do well for my family – specifically my mother and my grandmother – who sacrificed a […]
Continue ReadingToday’s #mindsetreset video YOUTUBELINKHERE was a great one. Mel encouraged us to notice/identify the DEFAULT negative narratives that we play in our head so that we can begin the process of retraining our brain to be DIRECT, DELIBERATE, and present in the reality of NOW as we achieve our goals. This was a perfect follow-up […]
Continue ReadingThis summer I 5-4-3-2-1 volunteered to write a chapter for a book on leadership. I have never written anything for publication. Never. I was assigned the topic: overcoming fear of change. I was recently informed that my chapter was selected for print, and I should be receiving my very own copy in the mail soon. […]
Continue ReadingEverybody wants to change the world But one thing’s clear No one ever wants to change themselves That’s the way things are All because we hate the buzzkill Jaded when we need to feel But we can change it all if you really want it “Do you really want it?” Nothing More No one ever […]
Continue ReadingI don’t do new year’s resolutions, but I am ready for some growth this year. Some goals: put to death my narcissism & perfectionism, choose to live with more grace & vulnerability. One tool I’m planning to start with is a month of coaching from author/speaker/rockstar Mel Robbins. If you happen to have missed my […]
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