Choose 2 Think: Breaking Free from Unhealthy Thought Loops as a Christian Woman

Stuck in overwhelm and anxiety? Feeling discouraged? Is grief or loss gripping your heart? Are you in a dark and lonely spot? Facing way too many obstacles? Has the weight of responsibility got you feeling low? Are you saying these types of thoughts: I don’t have what it takes. I’m not good at this. This isn’t my thing. In this episode you will learn practical tips to put feet to your faith when y...

It's not exactly brain science, but I'm sure you will enjoy this formula for increasing productivity and energy each day!  Tune in to find out how to start the day and finish each day to bring optimal emotional, spiritual, and physical health and wholeness today! CONNECT WITH VICTORIA: WEBSITE: https://www.victoriadwalker.com/ EMAIL: choose2think@gmail.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/cha...

What does this toxic thought mean to you?  In what situations have you engaged in thinking and believing this thought, and what was the result? Can you relate to these scenarios? You feel less equipped when compared to the gifts and talents of others Everyone else but you seems to be succeeding You don’t feel qualified or credentialed You just don’t measure up You have low self-esteem You’re...

Alexandria Hernandez is co-owner and managing member of Consulting for Kyngdom Advancement LLC, the CFO of Kyngdom Remodeling, and Principal Financial Coach of Kyngdom Financial. She understands the need for someone to come alongside you in faith, help you order your steps, and keep you accountable. Alexandria shows up for her clients in all these ways and more. In her first 5 months of coaching,...

What do we mean by the thought "Nobody loves me"?  We may feel: unwanted like no one cares unlovable isolated and alone in our suffering and grief abandoned out of the loop AVOID THESE 5 TRAPS: To work our way out of this toxic thought we we get “stuck” there, we must learn to identify the feeling and the thoughts surrounding it and then learn to feel the feeling instead of: Seeking distracti...

You’ve likely heard it said that there are 5 stages of grief that commonly visit everyone when they are faced with loss of a loved one. Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance You may find yourself in a state of “grief” due to job loss, divorce, or as a result of any fractured relationship. You may be suffering from sickness and illness or be bowed low due to the weight of life. Perhaps you’...

Would you like to ditch the toxic thought "I'm all alone" once and for all? You can! Try a few of these fast-action items to help you when you notice your thoughts start to pile up on that slippery slope: Stop!  Shift perspectives. Take eac thought captive! Put on worship music. Rebuke the enemy. Stay others focused. Ask yourself: Whom can I reach out to? Read Scriptures. Write out a list of...

Christina Ray Stanton is a Florida native who has lived in New York City for almost 30 years. Both Christina and husband Brian have worked for Redeemer Presbyterian (Founder, Timothy Keller) for 20 years- Brian as CFO, Christina as Missions Director. Christina is a licensed NYC tour guide who has led thousands of people on tours since 1995. In 2017, she founded a nonprofit called Loving All Nation...

Have you reached a point of fatigue, frustration, and forgetfulness in your life?  Are you at the end of your rope? Let’s take a deep dive into how to REFRAME the toxic thought: I Can’t Do My Life. Truly, the more we say we can’t do our lives, the more we can’t. Negative words and attitudes are extremely powerful.  What can we do to pivot and replace toxicity with God’s eternal truth? 14...

Journey with me to the Royal Palace in Spain. Let's think a bit about the privileges we have as sons and daughters to the King of KIngs and the Lord of Lords.  Real life kings were amazing, spectacular, and awe inspiring. How much more so our heavenly Father.   Does He sit on the throne of your heart?  CONNECT WITH VICTORIA: WEBSITE: https://www.victoriadwalker.com/ EMAIL: choose2th...

What is a spiritual mindset?  Do you foster it? Tune in to today’s show to take a deep dive into this life-giving mindset and walk away knowing when you live your life as God intends, your emotional health and wellness will follow suit! Wanna go deeper?  Check out the Thought Questions below which make great journal prompts! KEY TERMS: Biblical worldview - the lens through which we view...

This conversation was so much more than simply chatting about Victoria's prolific career as a writer.   We took a deep dive into the amazing privilege of being Christians. We don't shy away from some really hard questions regarding our faith and the practical application of walking it all out daily!  Our chat took as many twists and turns as the plots in her novels. We unraveled so...

Check out this blog post for the 12 benefits of fostering a community mindset as well as 12 action items you can take today to be a contributor and partaker in your community!  Don't give way to the dangers of isolation, loneliness, premature mortality, or the temptation to escape into a fantasy world.   TAGS:  #lifeonfire #abundance @nickunsworth @meganunsworth #drleaf #thinklearns...

Imagine you’re in your 50's, single, your kids are leaving the house, getting married and graduating, you’ve invested 19 years home schooling, you have a job teaching on a college campuses full time buuuuuuuuuuuuuuut that’s kinda getting a bit old. You’ve discovered the sport of pickleball and the great social engagement it offers AND you’ve always loved writing so you start submitting stuff for p...

In today’s organically evolving conversation, we chat about these topics: Gratitude vs. positive thinking Giving thanks in every scenario Importance of human grief and sorrow Acknowledging our feelings Showing gratitude and praise-We need someone to thank! Bringing God into every scenario and as we deal with our frustrations Gaining clarity in our perspective Being intentional about starting and r...

We all need God's grace, mercy, and forgiveness--daily and in vastly different ways. Have you done something that continues to plague you or rack your soul with guilt and sorrow?  Are you wrapped up in addiction or do you find yourself tripping up over the same issue again and again?  Or does your mouth get the best of you? Do you say things you regret later? If not now, there will be a...

Our words are made up of our thoughts. Thoughts are chemicals and proteins in our brains and they take up space there. Words are the “fruit of your thoughts” ( Dr. Caroline Leaf ). Based on her book Think, Learn, Succeed we discuss the WORDS MINDSET. According to Dr. Leaf, negative words release negative chemicals or negative quantum energy in the brain which not only allow your memories to become...

Nobody likes to make mistakes, trip up, fail, or miss a shot. Goofing up once is one thing, but goofing up repeatedly and driving your mind and thoughts into a pretty deep pit is quite another. Today I share a story about my recent experience at the Bluegrass States Games Pickleball Tournament in Lexington, KY, and the five lessons I learned about having the proper mindset and thought patterns dur...

Do you practice allowing your mind to wander?  To be imaginative and creative?  Do you day dream? It is a critical component to your mental self-care regimen and your quality “me” time. Rebooting your brain is a  must every single day! The Benefits to Practicing The THINKER MINDSET : Decreases dementia Increases intelligence Provides awareness and deep insight Helps to clarify your...

God is so good to us! As we take a look at Psalm 150 (the last psalm in the entire book), what messages can we infer? We'll examine the psalm from several different angles, and you will sure to be rejoicing within minutes! Connect with me here (be sure to opt in! ) Join our Facebook Community here.  Find me on the gram right here .  See our inspirational pins here.  If you would lik...

This Clubhouse Mastermind on Controlled Emotions took a bit of a twist and became more of a discussion about faith. I was just about to close out the room when a young gentleman named Ashish entered.  You may want to go back to listen to Part 1, Episode 091: Your Mind Creates Your Feelings: Practicing Self-Control to Improve Emotional Health to have a better idea of the backdrop to our chat....

Are you in the bad habit of faking how you really feel inside? Do you often feel one way, but pretend to feel another way?  Or do you have a hard time expressing your emotions in healthy and positive ways, especially those sticky, difficult-to-manage ones like: anger fear sadness frustration anxiety embarrassment shame unforgiveness self-doubt rejection Are you longing for freedom, authentici...

Do you control your emotions or do your emotions control you? Use these 5 tips to help you recognize your emotions and process them in healthy ways: Understand that you actually make your emotions You are responsible to manage them Practice reframing toxic emotional moments (like extreme anger or sadness) to what they are sign-posting about your values Name your emotions, declare and write them do...

Psalm 133 speaks of the sweetness and pleasantness of unity among brothers--and offers us two striking metaphors for this unity:  oil and dew. In today's episode we chat about Moses and Aaron (real-life brothers) as well as unity amidst diversity in our 21st century world.   We conclude with the reminder that God made unity possible through the giving of His One and Only Son.  The c...

WILLPOWER MINDSET This is the mindset that allows you to persevere even when you don’t FEEL like it! (similar to the expectations mindset). Mel Robbins website https://melrobbins.com/ Referenced article: https://melrobbins.com/5-second-rule-hack-science-explained/ 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 GO operate out of habit on autopilot Switch on prefrontal cortex Momentum and control “Activation Energy” -- just START!...