Uniquely You with Destiny Pickens

In today's fast-paced and demanding world, the concept of self-care has gained significant recognition as a vital component of overall well-being. We are constantly bombarded with responsibilities, obligations, and societal pressures, often leaving us feeling overwhelmed and drained. However, taking care of ourselves should never be seen as a luxury, but rather as a necessity for maintaining...

One of the emotions naturally expected of humans is the feeling of worry and unease. It is difficult to know what the next day has in store for us so we go about carrying the burden of uncertainty.  While this is not so bad, allowing this burden to overwhelm us would cause a drift in our relationship with God.  Anxiety is a common experience for many people but it can be particularly difficult to...

Have you ever just looked at yourself and out rightly down played on your abilities? God isn't ordinary and so nothing he has created is ordinary. You have wonderful gifts and abilities deposited inside you, don't you think it's an insult to your maker as a child if God you constantly doubt yourself?   A lot of women are held by the chains of imposter syndrome and as believers, one...

All-or-nothing thinking can be a harmful thought pattern that can limit our ability to see things from a different perspective. When we engage in all-or-nothing thinking, we tend to see everything in black and white, and we might get stuck in a negative pattern that can lead to stress and anxiety. A lot of Christians have lived a huge part of their lives nurturing and exhibiting the all-or-nothing...

Gratitude is a lifestyle. It goes even beyond words and one of the ways to get more is appreciating the things you have gotten. Despite the knowledge of God's love for us, you might wonder why certain situations escalate for the worst or why bad times exist but have you thought that ingratitude might be the reason? It is only common sense to expect more after you have shown gratitude so when...

Imagine going through a rough time and how just knowing what God says about that situation makes your faith stronger. When we give our lives in total submission to God and His will, it doesn't make us immune to difficult seasons. What happens is that the rate of temptations we encounter just went up. What makes all these beautiful is that God empowers us for these situations even before they...

We all have bad days, days when we feel like we're not doing enough to get the best results. It's very normal to experience this but what's not normal, is how we let our flesh handle these situations. As a kingdom child allowing yourself to experience grace on days like this is the best way to handle it.   Divine grace comes from God, but we will be cutting ourselves some slack when...

Do you find yourself prioritizing the needs of others over yours? This is a sign of you being a people pleaser. Not only are you neglecting yourself, over time, you'd place God below the needs of other people and this can cause terrible damage to your emotional and spiritual state.  It's just a matter of time before it causes psychological harm to you. Remember God didn't say "...

One of the feelings that rob us of getting the full benefits of being kingdom daughters is self-doubt. It goes as far as limiting us to a certain level.  Self-doubt is that convincing voice that tells us that we are not enough, we are not worthy, of enjoying the benefits of being a kingdom child, we are not capable of getting certain great things done, and we're not worthy of God's love...

The ability to express good emotions is a beautiful gift from God but as with every other thing that exists under the face of the earth, we have bad emotions as humans. So how do you navigate this phase when it comes? One of the ways the devil gets to us is through bad options. He pushes us to react violently and most times in resignation, submitting to his will when these emotions become overbear...

If you're like most people, you probably have a lot on your mind. Whether it's work, family, or just everyday life, it can be hard to keep everything straight. But what if there was a way to help ease your mind and improve your focus? Would that peek your interest? On today’s episode we are diving head first into how memorizing scripture can do just that. If you’re ready to rewrite your...

Are you currently struggling with keeping a positive mindset amid the chaos? It can be quite a dilemma to be faced with a dicey situation and still try to look on the bright side. Trust me, I understand, but it is a very tedious journey when you try to do it by yourself. Using biblical declaration as a kingdom daughter can help solve this problem. God's world is powerful. When you read the Bi...

This episode is the conclusion of the 3-part series we have been on for a while now. By the way, if you haven't checked out the others, you should. In this episode, I would like to help those struggling with knowing how to live out their identity in Christ by sharing 5 practical ways to do so. If this is you, grab a seat and join me. ● Living in obedience. There are so many ways a believer ca...

When the enemy sows the seeds of confusion and doubts in us, his ultimate plan is to cheat us of the benefit of knowing our identity in Christ. In today's episode, I will share 5 benefits of knowing our identity in Christ as the second part of the 3-part series we started last week. The knowledge of God's word alone can save us from many things. Boldly appearing before God. A certain lev...

What would you say if you were called upon to introduce yourself in a gathering, irrespective of its purpose? How would you go about it? For some of us, the only time an introduction of ourselves would include something other than our name and achievements is when faced with adversities. Then, we quickly remember the lines, "I am a child of God," but how much of God's child do you b...

Oftentimes, we get so busy in our work for God that we forget the fuel needed to sustain our walk with God. As promising as being all over the place trying to promote kingdom messages is, it is very easy to feel overwhelmed. We worry a lot about the things we think need to be done and we forget that keeping chaos around us can prevent us from having an intimate relationship and fellowship with God...

Have you ever faced an obstacle in your life and felt like giving up? I'm sure we all have. As Christian women, we face many obstacles. But we have to remember that we are not alone. God is with us always, even in our darkest hour. On today's episode, we will be talking about how to overcome obstacles as a Christian woman. I will be sharing 3 ways to overcome any obstacle you may be faci...

Hey there in today's episode, we're addressing 3 mindset traps women often fall into and how to we can guard our hearts and minds against these traps as Kingdom Daughters of Christ. www. Destinypickens.com Audio engineering by Christopher Pickens --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uniquelyyou/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...

Society's idea of becoming the "best version of you" involves making the lives of others the standard and trying to live up to it. We are God's children. We shouldn't desire things God doesn't have in His plan for us. We should be intentional in living life in God's way. In this episode, we will be learning, in 4 ways, how to be the best version of the women God...

How often have you told yourself, "I am not enough?" How often have you decided against pursuing a dream or interest because you thought it would flop? As women, we have been in the habit of downplaying our abilities for a long time. We fill ourselves with false truths and run with them. These are limitations that hold us back. They stop us from reaching our potential and fulfilling our...

For a minute, imagine what you would look like eating without a proper diet plan or not eating at all, wearing tacky clothing, and mixing yourself up with criminals and people with questionable characters. It's a gory image to behold! The Bible says in Rom 12:2, "be ye not conformed to the things of this world, but ye be transformed by the renewing of your mind…". It is important to...

It's the start of a new year. It's a fresh slate you have been given to continue on the previous year's path or start all over with better strategies. It's that time of the year to start scribbling goals and resolutions. While you are about making those goals, I want you to remember the place of God. Relying on your abilities would see you hitting a brick wall. "When we se...

Today we are talking about how we can focus on enjoying the moment instead of worrying about the future or dwelling on the past. We are constantly living in one of three states, the past, the present, or the future. And unfortunately, a lot of us spend most of our time living in either the past or the future. We either dwell on past mistakes or hurt, or we worry about what's to come. So how c...

Christian women are often told to have everything under control. There is constant pressure to be the perfect wife, mother, employee, and so on. But the truth is, you don't have to be perfect. And we definitely don't have to have everything under control. God doesn't expect us to be perfect. He knows that we are human and that we make mistakes. What he does expect from you and me is...

Congratulations to our winner and thank you to all of our listeners!  We are thankful for each of of you and look forward to the future of the Uniquely You Podcast. May you have a blessed and joyous thanksgiving from our family to yours.  Audio engineering by Christopher Pickens --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uniquelyyou/messageSupport this podcast: https://po...