I'm posting Thankful Thursday posts again! God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say "thank you?" ~William A. Ward Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 This one isn't as easy to do! Honestly, I'm going through a lot of nonsense But, then again sadly aren't a lot of … [Read more...] about Thankful Thursday-May 19
Inspirational
Who do you want to be?
"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do." ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Notice the key word in both the image and the quote is do. Do means to perform, to execute. We may know what we have to or need to do but the doing part doesn't come as easily. It takes effort, work, sweat, perseverance, dedication to do what we set out to … [Read more...] about Who do you want to be?
Motivation Monday-A to Z Motivation Guide
I'm trying something new... on Monday's I'm going to be posting Motivation Monday posts because we all know everyone needs motivation on Monday's after enjoying the weekend! I'm not sure of the source but love this guide: A to Z Motivation Guide A void negative sources, people and habits B elieve in yourself C onsider things from every angle D on’t give up and … [Read more...] about Motivation Monday-A to Z Motivation Guide
What are you doing today for tomorrow?
Today is yesterday's tomorrow! deep, huh!? This is the beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it or use it for good. What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever; in its place is something that you have left behind . . . let it … [Read more...] about What are you doing today for tomorrow?
How far you’ve come
This says it all... Focus on your progress. You can still look ahead to your goals, but be proud of your accomplishments and the strides you've made to get to the point you are right now. We don’t know who we are until we see what we can do. – Martha Grimes You can do this! It doesn't matter if it's a weight loss goal, promotion at work, to stop smoking, run … [Read more...] about How far you’ve come
Live your life
So many people live for others' approval Why? As long as you're good with yourself and God, then the others don't matter. When people see you doing well, many will try to sabotage that or be jealous. They may try to demean you, belittle you... Don't let them affect you. Shake it off, and keep on going... proving that you are better than they think! Whether it's … [Read more...] about Live your life
Settling
Settle: (v.) to accept despite lack of complete satisfaction Do you settle in different areas of your life? Are you completely satisfied with: your job, career, income? or did you settle? your wellness/body/weight? or did you settle? your partner/spouse/significant other? or did you settle? where you live? or did you settle? your dreams and goals? or did you … [Read more...] about Settling
Overcoming others opinions of you!
Self worth (noun)- the sense of one's own value or worth as a person; self-esteem; self-respect. This morning I was reading Joyce Meyer "New Day New You" devotions and for May 6th it says, Your worth is based on the blood To Him who ever loves us and once (for all) loosed and freed us from our sins by His own blood~ Revelation 1:5 We need to come to the place where we … [Read more...] about Overcoming others opinions of you!
Thank you for your time
I got this via email from my friend Helen and while I normally don't share emails like these, this one hit me. Perhaps because this week some people have really gotten on my nerves (and proven themselves as sucky types of people), others have really made an impression on me and well it takes all types to make the world go round right! Or perhaps I've had a real crappy couple … [Read more...] about Thank you for your time
Setting goals
A goal should: be achievable. though it shouldn't be too easy to achieve. be measurable. On a recent push up challenge I had all 3 of those attributes. It was achievable and not overly easily and measurable since every day I hit the mark and exceeded it on some days and there was an actual count to it. Now, I'm setting new goals! What goals do you need to … [Read more...] about Setting goals