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As both a therapist and certified life coach, I teach spiritual growth, congruent living, mental health, financial freedom, and what neuroscience & Scripture have to say about all that.
Feeling Uninspired? Here’s Why It Happens and How to Get Your Spark Back
The Uninspired Mind You know that feeling when everything in your life is fine, but something still feels off? You know what you should be doing, but you just don’t feel like it. You’re not necessarily unhappy—you’re just not excited about anything. Maybe you’ve got a...
Rethinking Valentines Day: More Than Just Romance
For More Than Just Romance Valentine’s Day. For some, it’s a time of romantic dinners, flowers, and handwritten love notes. But for others, it’s a day that can feel lonely, disappointing, or even unnecessary. If you’re not in a relationship, it might seem like a...
Letting Others In: Why Always Being the Strong One Pushes Friends Away
The Hidden Cost of Always Being the Strong One As a therapist, I’m used to people coming to me when they’re hurting and I’m happy to be there for them. But when one of my adult children was recently diagnosed with a condition that completely changed the way I saw our...
It’s Never Too Late: How to “Do-Over” a Conversation Gone Bad
Wishing you’d said something different? Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling uneasy, replaying it over & over in your mind? Maybe you said something you didn’t mean, froze up, or just didn’t come across the way you wanted to. Maybe you held back...
Hypocritical Blindspots
This week, I sat with a woman who was upset by a family member's social media post that stated, "You don't need to be perfect. I love & accept you as you are." When I asked why she was bothered by this, she stated that the person who posted it doesn't accept her....
Broken Dreams (When God Says No)
I’m currently mourning the loss of a dream that was steeped in prayer for 6 months. So, when it recently came to an abrupt stop, I was hurt and confused. The path to dreaming big and stepping into your calling isn’t always clear-cut and is seldom easy. But if we’re dedicated to this work, we’re sure to get it wrong at times. So, what does it mean when your dreams are broken or God says no?
Unconditional Joy
You’ve heard of unconditional love…but what about unconditional joy? It’s available to us all, yet not everyone will experience it. This life is full of highs and lows, which is actually a beautiful thing. But for many, joy comes only with the peaks and disappears in the valleys. Thankfully, joy exists even in the depths. You just have to know how to tap into it. I’ll show you how.
What My Dogs Taught Me About God
I recently saw an amazing product on television that sent me running to Amazon! This not-so-new (or rare!) dog-spying cameral equipped with video, audio, and a treat-tosser caught my attention and got me pondering about something rather unexpected. In the week that followed, I realized just how much my dogs have taught me about our relationship with God.
2 Things Maria Kondo Won’t Teach You
Last Saturday morning, I poured my coffee, put on some great 80s tunes, and attacked a project I’ve been putting off for years. (As in, my entire life thus far.) It took eight hours to go through all of my books and downsized my library. I started with a trick from Marie Kondo (master organizer extraordinaire), and along the process, I learned two things that you WON’T learn from her…
Mental Clutter & Overload
The human brain thinks 12,000-60,000 thoughts per day. If we don’t do something to declutter on a regular basis, the brain can start to slow down and be less efficient. We all have our limits. This is true of computers, hard-drives, and our brain! This week look at cognitive load, how to lighten it and why doing so is imperative if we want to run on all cylinders.
Grace or Enabling? (The 1 Thing That Makes all the Difference)
The entire Christian faith is built on the concept of grace, mercy and forgiveness. And if we are followers of Christ then, we all strive to emulate Him. We also know though, that we are called to speak the truth in love, and to steward our blessings well.
You can see, then, why the lines between grace and enabling becomes so blurred and complicated!
3 Habits to 3X Your Contribution
Some of the most challenging changes to make to our workflow and regular tasks are also the steps that can bring us closest to our goals. (Without us showing up at the finish line panting, exhausted, and out of breath!)
In this article, we examine how seeking wise counsel, delegating tasks to others, and mentoring lead to a win-win solution that goes well beyond financial gain!