December 12, 2022
Everyone has goals. Some are written down. Some are pie in the sky abstract dreams. While having a clear goal is certainly the first big step in the journey of achieving goals, there are many things we do intentionally and unintentionally that make goal achievement near impossible. Let's see if any of these 5 things are holding you back from achieving your goals.
December 5, 2022
The term 'goblin mode' has landed, as if 2022 couldn't get any crazier. You may be one of the hundreds of millions that have no clue why goblin mode is popping up all over the news and social media. Or, you may be one who's already gone full goblin mode and chosen a life of unapologetic laziness and greed to feel better in these desperate times. In either case, we should all be aware just how dangerous goblin mode is to ourselves and the society we find community in.
November 30, 2022
Ah, productivity. The sweet smell of victory over mundane tasks, goals, and roadblocks. If you ask anyone if they would like to be more productive in life, the answer is almost assuredly a "Yes!" But then why aren't they? Why aren't we? The answer is strikingly simple yet absurdly easy to fix.
November 23, 2022
The Serenity Prayer has been used throughout the ages among a wide variety of help-based groups with good reason. It's powerful! The Serenity Prayer is more than just a script and holds actionable steps for healing and growth beyond just being a plea to God for spiritual help. We'll dig into each phrase of the Serenity Prayer here and see how we can mold our perspectives and actions to walk in a real sense of peace and calm.
November 16, 2022
Have you ever asked someone what they like to do outside of work, school, or church? Do you notice that split-second hesitation in their trembling voice and the way their pupils dilate? They, like us, are thinking a common thought. A thought passed down from generation to generation. A thought that spares no one: "Should I let them know the real me?"
November 14, 2022
Self-doubt and negative thinking is pervasive in today's connected society. While we shower others with encouragement and support, we often secretly hold ourselves back. Success and reaching for the stars is wonderful for other people, we think. Other people can be hero's and heroins of any story they choose, but not us. Certainly not us. We are just the junior employee. The starving artist. The mentally underdeveloped. We were not created for anything great. At least, that's what we tell ourselves. We can be our biggest roadblock to success or our greatest champion if we give ourselves permission to succeed.
November 11, 2022
The bible has a lot to say about our minds. God clearly cares about what we think, how we feel, and what we choose to do about it. Whether you find your identity in Jesus or not, these examples will help you identify where you are on the mental spectrum between having a growth mindset or a fixed mindset.
November 9, 2022
Ever hear the saying, elephants don't bite? The point is it's the mosquito that buzzes and bothers us. If we're not careful, seemingly small roadblocks in marriage can easily become major setbacks and it is always easier to push through a roadblock than return from a setback. It's a lot more affordable tackling issues early too! So, what are some common marital roadblocks and how can we keep them from becoming major setbacks? I'm glad you asked!
November 7, 2022
Roadblocks are everywhere and social media is no exception. Many times good things and especially neutral things can become bad things. The average amount of time spent on social media in 2022 has grown to 2 hours and 27 minutes per day. Let's be honest with each other. How much of that time is productive? Yeah. My thoughts exactly. If we're not careful, social media can become a roadblock in life. Social media, while at it's core is just a tool, is powerful enough to affect our attitude and decisions, even going as far as becoming a trigger to addictive, compulsive, or dangerous behavior.
November 5, 2022
Let's be real and raw. Life can be really hard. It can feel complicated. Things that happen within and around us can affect our mood, our sense of fulfillment, and even our ability to survive. We know instinctively and from quickly glancing around that EVERYONE deals with roadblocks and setbacks. People all over the world feel STUCK and often like they're going BACKWARDS. It's normal. It's common. It's life. But there is a better way to live than just being tossed around back and forth.