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272: Healing from the Shame of Unprocessed Emotions in Your Life and Relationships
Do feelings of shame come up when you think about processing your emotions? Do you find yourself turning to distractions[...]
271: (New Book!) Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science + Scripture
Building emotional confidence changes how you relate to yourself, other people, and God. I hear from so many different people[...]
40: Let's Create Your Plan for Less Christmas Stress
The Christmas season can feel very much like a whirlwind from November to December where we're just going from one[...]
8: Battling Loneliness & Becoming a Life Giver with Pam Farrel
Unfortunately, loneliness is a normal part of life for many Christian women. So many of us long for true friendship (and[...]
4 Ways to Cope When Motherhood Feels Relentless
Being a mom is wonderful, right?! It's just the everyday mothering tasks that, if we're not careful, can slowly eat[...]
The Secret to Goal Motivation (It's Not Just Pushing Harder)
Here's what I've learned about goal motivation and endurance: it's all about pacing yourself. In running terms, effective goal setting[...]
Feeling Stuck? 3 Steps to Renewing Your Mind & Finding Joy
Feeling stuck in life lately? Like you can't seem to find the happiness and joy you're looking for? Just like[...]
3 Ways Acceptance with Joy Can Change Your Life Today
Acceptance with joy seems like such a simple concept, right? Well, at least on paper. That's because there's always something we can[...]
3 Questions You Must Answer to Find Joy Through Trials
Wonder how you’re supposed to find joy through trials? I totally understand! Let's look at the top three questions about joy[...]
8 Tips for Finding Rest in Every Mothering Season
Finding rest (something we all need to stay sane and whole) can be difficult. We know that busy women like us need[...]
6 Huge Goal Setting Mistakes (and How to Prevent Them)
Do you set goals each year (perhaps around New Years) and aren't able to meet them? Trust me, I know[...]
10 Inspirational Quotes for Goal Setting
Inspirational quotes are a wonderful idea for anyone setting goals. Motivational inspirational quotes can help us find endurance and perseverance[...]
How to Make SMART Goals
Perhaps you’ve heard of the power of SMART goals: Planning goals that are specific, measurable, actionable, realistic and timely? I[...]
What is SMART Goal Setting?
Whether it’s New Years or anytime you’re ready for a fresh start, goal setting is always a good idea. Time[...]
How to Free Yourself from Guilt and Shame
In John 8:1-11 we read about a women who found herself caught in the act of adultery. She was guilty.[...]
How Giving Thanks In Trials Can Change Your Life
Tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of when my husband lost his job. Now, one year later, we still are[...]
14 Incredibly Good Books to Read for Women
Looking for some good books to read? Maybe you've got a vacation planned, or you'd like to lose yourself in a good[...]
How to Have a Stress-Free Dinner Prep (My 3 Secrets)
Is dinnertime chaos at your house? Honestly, dinner time used to be a huge stress point for me. I hated that[...]