The adage says, “We all have the same 24 hours a day”. Yes, it’s a cliche, and it likely more annoying than helpful – but it is true. We can’t create more time out of thin air, but we can use it more effectively. Sometimes we can become paralyzed when there is so much to […]
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Who am I write a blog? What makes me think I have anything someone else wants to hear? Write a book? People will look at my name on the author line and say ‘who does she think she is writing a book?’ What if I go to that networking meeting and people find out I
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Many Christians believe that pursuing our goals goes against certain Christian beliefs and counteracts whatever plan God has in store for us. On the contrary – Scriptures encourage us to pursue our goals and achieve success. Consider these passages from the Bible: Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the
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As humans, we’re sometimes very hard on ourselves. Whether we’re conscious of it or not, our beliefs can sometimes be very damaging to our self-esteem. Unfortunately, these negative talking points in our head sometimes keep us stuck in a rut. A great psychologist, Albert Ellis, had many tokens of wisdom to pass around. One of
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I am a private person. Much of my life is like an iceberg, with most of it beneath the surface. I recently stepped out of my comfort walls and shared a story about my use of opioids in a presentation to my local Toastmasters club. One comment I heard multiple times was “this story needs
Yesterday on Conversations with Sheri and TerryAnn we talked about mindset. This morning I was reminded of this empowering short story: “As my friend was passing the elephants, he suddenly stopped, confused by the fact that these huge creatures were being held by only a small rope tied to their front leg. No chains, no
Remember that goal you set on January 1. How are you progressing?This week’s journal prompt looks at that goal and reminds you to pursue it. Journal:This has certainly been a year of challenges. My goal of ……………… was interrupted, but it is not abandoned. To pursue this goal, I commit to:(What commitment are you making
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What do you believe to be true about yourself? Take a moment and consider that. Belief is defined as “an acceptance that a statement is true” and “trust, faith, or confidence in someone or something”. What you believe to be true has an effect on how you will act. That’s ridiculous TerryAnn! Is it? If you
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I came across a quote this past week that started me thinking back over failures in my life with a new light. Failure does not define me. Failure refines me. So many things I have tried, experienced, attempted did not turn out the way I wanted them to. There were times I chose to accept
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Scrolling through social media, listening to news reports, many are feeling fearful. What is fear? Some define it as: * False Evidence Appearing Real * Forgetting Everything is All Right * Future Events Already Ruined What do you fear? How do you respond to fear? What effect does fear have on you? This week’s journal
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Can you think back to a time you wanted to do something, but were afraid to do for fear you would fail? When I look at that question my mind floods with a multitude of opportunities missed for this very reason. What if I fail? Now think back. Think to a time you were afraid
This week’s journal prompt looks at doing one thing you have been avoiding. What is one thing you have been avoiding completing? Explore why you have been avoiding it, what completing this will provide for you, how you will accomplish this, & how you will feel when it’s done.
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This COVID-19 crisis has radically changed our lives. Just a few months ago, we had no idea our ‘world’ would be confined to our homes! This crisis is a powerful reminder of how important freedom is – and how much we need human connection! Remember you are not alone. Because what is DIFFERENT here is
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What zone are you experiencing today?COVID-19 has certainly turned life upside down. Everyone reacts differently. In the midst of this chaos, there can be conflict. Often this conflict centers around others not responding as we do. We expect everyone to feel as we do. They don’t. And they won’t. An unpleasant truth is that you
I love the song “Fear is a Liar” by Zack Williams. (Click to see the official youtube video) I love saying the words “FEAR is a LIAR!!!” Oh, the emotion I put into that phrase. I started focusing on calling out and facing fears one by one a couple of years ago. As I made
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