We live in a culture that values productivity and accomplishment, often at the expense of our own well-being. We’re told that we need to hustle, grind, and work around the clock if we want to succeed. But what if I told you that saying “no” could be one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal for achieving your goals?
Summer 2022 is coming! Are you ready to plan for summer with kids? Anyone with kids will tell you that the idea of summer sparks a little bit of panic in us all. The good news is that with a little bit of intentional forethought you can create a plan to have a successful summer…
For years, I have spent tens of thousands of dollars on workshops, conferences, business consulting groups, retreats, and lectures. I was hoping to glean some wisdom that would help me grow my business in the right way and help me sort out a specific business problem I was having. I wanted clear and concise advice. I…
We all do some reflection from time to time right? We think back to what we were doing this time last week, last month, last season or maybe last year. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I can shrug off the results of that reflection: “meh, same ol’, same ol’,”. But there have been…
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A guest post by Robin Long For a lot of people, myself included, exercise is the first thing we skip during a busy day, week, month, or even year. It’s easy to come up with excuses—we don’t have time or the right equipment or the energy. As a mom of two little ones and a…
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A guest post by Jess Connolly To say the burden on the women in our current culture is heavy is a vast understatement. As if the crushing weight of all women are expected to do and be wasn’t enough, the situation is only made more precarious because the expectations change drastically from city to city,…
“So she followed her curiosity. She ignored the voice within her that told her she was being preposterous, and self-indulgent. She just did it. And she loved it, as much as ever. She finally had the perspective to appreciate the value of her own joy. She was finally making something of herself, making something with…
“These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed…
Life isn’t always easy. Understatement of the year, I know. My point is that, even for the most optimistic among us, there are moments—perhaps even seasons—in life where it’s a struggle to find joy. It’s hard to remember what we have to be grateful for. Any hardship makes it hard to find happiness again. That’s…
