It's (Finally) Me

There's a lot to learn from the music we listen to. Let's talk about it.

Qualities of your circle: 1. Expectancy 2. Graceful yet assertive 3. Submitted/submission

Three ways to get the right people around you: 1. Be a student 2. Identify and understand the context 3. Be humble

1. Understand that it's something you have to go through. 2. Be honest with yourself 3. Get help if needed

We're about to switch gears in our series and focus on the people around us.

Know those who labor among you Appreciate yourseld

What is your mission Is (it) worth it right now? Change your perspective

When our spirit is right, and before we work on relationships with other people, we must work on ourselves. This part of our series “100-Days In” will explore topics related to us. What is it that we gravitate to in order to cope? What does restraint look like in our daily life? How does discipline factor into our finances or our weight?  We’re talking about about it all on It’s Finally Me. 

Bonus episode cause I wanna preach a lil bit.

1. Say "No" 2. Be confident in the plan 3. Change your perspective

1. Don't follow fear 2. Start tackling your fear 3. Choose faith

1. Every step is necessary to go the mile. 2. The outcome is for God, the process is for you. 3. Don't rush it.

1. Make a habit of talking to God. 2. Be honest about where you are spiritually 3. Do not negotiate!

Ways to sustain your faith: Make it an everyday thing View faith as a relationship, never a task Make it intentional and mandatory. Sources: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2015/08/27/10-facts-about-religion-in-america/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/am-i-right/201209/why-faith-is-important https://www.wanderlustworker.com/5-reasons-why-having-faith-is-so-important/

For the first few weeks of our new series, we're going to be exploring the topic of faith and the impact it has on our lives.

This episode is the story behind the 100-Day challenge and the catalyst for my change.

We can make more effective intuitive decisions when we focus on our intuition. Our intuition is made up of what we know and the experiences we have. So we do three things: We gain more knowledge and understanding; either in general or specific to the things we do every day or the jobs we have We listen to our bodies and the wealth of information it gives us; and we Create better pathways of thinki...

The goal of the 100-day challenge is to develop a new lifestyle by starting or dropping a habit that does or does not benefit your future you. We are focusing on three areas of our lives: our faith, ourselves, and our relationships. I did the challenge last year, with a focus on my mental health. Reading books, listening to podcasts, going for walks, becoming more physically active, all of that st...

Remember the three ways to directing your emotions Be open and honest about how you feel Take responsibility Choose how to respond Resources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/debunking-myths-the-mind/202112/why-people-take-their-anger-out-others https://medium.com/@jb798527/what-is-the-difference-between-pleasure-and-satisfaction-4139e8cb63ef#:~:text=Satisfaction%20is%20the%20result%20of,sa...

Rational Decision Making Model: Identify the problem Identify the decision criteria Weigh the criteria Identify alternatives Evaluate alternatives Then choose the best option!

Define you.

Have healthy ambition!

Take your thoughts under control Speak truth to the negative thoughts

Watch what you say!!

Being busy leads to brokenness. It impacts your: (1) sleep, (2) relationships, (3) ability to plan and process. Slow down this week. You can't show up for anyone well if you don't first show up for yourself well.