Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery. – J.K. Rowling. It was a hard pill for me to swallow when a friend said to me, “It is what it is...now you must learn to love what is.” Love what is?!? But I hate this thing, this feeling, this circumstance, this situation. That was my 42 year old version of a temper tantrum. “But it’s not fair!! I don’t like this!!” But the fact of the matter is that acceptance is part of the mindset process ... Read More about To Accept and Love What Is…

I have struggled to find confidence my entire life. I know you may see me singing on stage at church or talking on videos or instastories all day long. But when it comes to walking in a room or worrying what others think and, ahem, assuming they think the worst, this has been a real and debilitating thing in my life. Part of my mindset journey has been finding confidence. Learning who I am. Who I really am. Who am I really? Who am I when I'm not trying to be who I think someone else wants ... Read More about Four Ways to Find Confidence

Today's Monday Mindset Moment is from this book! I am reading and loving the book How To Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie. This book is full of practical strategies, ideas for changing how we think and stories of men and women who have achieved this in seemingly miraculous ways! In this book, Dale Carnegie mentions these 10 points or ways to help eliminate worry. I did a little bit of research on this list and it appears that it isn't clear where this list originates. Dale ... Read More about Just For Today {10 Ways to Eliminate Worry)

  “Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Then come to Me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis.” Matthew‬ ‭11:28‬ ‭ Are your thoughts leading to peace or stress? Let's decide today to CHANGE OUR MIND (thoughts) every time the stressful thoughts pop into our minds. Memorize this verse. Write it down. Read it and pray it every time the stress enters your mind. He is our rest. Our peace. Think on Him.  ... Read More about Monday Mindset Moment