If we are going to achieve anything worthwhile and fulfill the plans that God has for our lives, we must learn how to focus. A major key of remaining focused is in our ability to avoid pitfalls & distractions in life. Distractions are apart of life. No one is exempt. The key is to spot them for what they are and remain focused on your priorities. I’ve written several blog posts on remaining focused: 3 Keys To Living a Focused Life How To Focus On What Truly Matters: 5 TIPS Get Focused & Stay Focused The ability to focus is key, yet another area to be aware of is: Avoiding…

So often we view God’s way as a hindrance to getting our on way, but in actuality, obeying God’s way positions us to receive better than our way. Doing things God’s way positions us to receive God’s best for us. Obedience brings blessings. What prevents you from obeying? Pride, fear, uncertainty? Or, do you literally feel unable to do things God’s way, as though you’re facing an impossible feat? We all face various challenges as it relates to obeying God, however, one thing we must agree on is that: God’s way is best. Once we humbly acknoweldge that indeed, God’s way is best, then we are in a position to…

We’ve hit July, which means we’re halfway through the year. What kind of progress are you making on your goals? No doubt, we’ve all been hit with situations outside of our control, yet there is still so much within our control. Now is the perfect time for a mid-year planning session. Mid-Year Planning Session: 5 Tips 1. Schedule a day. The first step in your mid-year planning session is to schedule a day. Get out of your routines, step away from the noise, and get quiet. Schedule time to reassess your life, review your goals, and look ahead to see the best way to use your time. 2. Journal. Spend…

I don’t know about you, but it is difficult for me to simply live. I have a tendency to work and prepare, but the Lord is currently teaching me how to simply live. What about you? How do you overcome the challenge of simply living? The Challenge of Simply Living: 3 Tips 1. Stop worrying. We don’t always spot worrying for what it really is. We may sugarcoat it as planning or thinking through things, but more often than not it is worrying. Worrying will prevent us from enjoying the present by shifting our attention to what could be. We don’t know what the future holds. We’re not in control,…

What do you do when you feel like quitting? We all have those times in life when we get tired. Those times when it feels like we’re working hard for nothing. What do you do in those times? Even though we may feel like quitting, we’re not supposed to give in to those feelings. 5 Things to do When You Feel Like Quitting 1. Take a Break. Sometimes we’ve been working so hard for so long that we just simply need to take a break. This can look different for each of us, but the key is to take a break so you can gain perspective. 2. Reflect. It will…

I sit to write this as a 34-year old wife and mother of 3. My heart is with the single mommas on the eve of this 2020 Mother’s Day because I know it’s not easy. I’ve lived it and it’s only by the grace of God that I made it through. Now, I want to encourage you. A Note to Single Mommas: First off all, I need you to know that you can do it. Stop saying you can’t do it by yourself. Stop begging for support, crying that you can’t raise these kids by yourself. You can do it. I know it’s not ideal and prayerfully it won’t be…