Consistency counts: making a commitment to yourself

I believe one of the key factors in generating and sustaining movement—the energy that propels us forward and introduces us to a world of possibilities—is consistency; i.e., to be dedicated and focused on a goal, and to remain committed to a task or habit. For me, this means spending time in the Word each morning…

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When the going gets tough: committing to the life you want

Recently I stumbled across a quote that struck a nerve in one of those classic “truth hurts” moments. Simply stated, the struggles we encounter serve as tests to see if we’re committed to the lives we say we want. At that moment, I realized I’d been silently casting blame on others and/or my circumstances for…

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What happens next: saying ‘yes’ to you in 2024

The shopping has long been done, we’re all partied out, the gifts have been unwrapped (and a few returned), the cookies are now crumbs, the decorations sparkle a bit less—which can also be said of many of us. It’s that time of year, much like within the world of a good book, when we reach…

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Biting off more than you can chew: when enough is enough

How do you know when enough is enough? I wrestled with that question recently as I realized I’d bitten off more than I could chew (again). Let me back up a second. This past summer, an urgency to create movement inspired me to begin making small life changes. I neglected one important consideration, however. No…

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The trust muscle: why it needs daily exercise

During a recent online workshop, the facilitator tossed out the concept of a “trust muscle.” And how, like with any muscle, it requires regular exercise if we expect it to get stronger. For instance, each time we show up for ourselves — move outside our comfort zones, whether to initiate a difficult conversation, try something…

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