When trying to change a habitual thought pattern or behavior it is critical to practice what I like to call: the power pause.  What is it and why is it important? The power pause helps us create a tiny pocket of time where our mind has an opportunity to override our...

We all have habits we want to break. Something we want to change. This struggle is as old as Adam and Eve. We seek to satisfy cravings, needs and alleviate feelings of discomfort with all matter of things that will never do the job and in the end, leave us feeling...

Ambiguity is a real fact of life. We weave in and out of circumstances shifting from one uncertain foot to the other. Given that uncertainty in this life is certain, can you trust God when His direction for you is unclear? The Practice of surrendering anything is a...

Today our focus is on identifying the triggers that trip us up and keep us stuck in the habits and patterns of thinking that we want to change. They present in many forms: social, emotional, and physical. As a result, triggers can elicit extreme overwhelm and distress...

Whether we like it or not, we are in a battle. Life on earth can feel as if we are caught in the crosshairs of a diabolical struggle between faith and fear, our identity in the balance. Yet, as children of God, and therefore spiritual beings, we have the assurance...

Have you ever noticed that it’s hard to get past the first three days of changing a habit? I call it the three-day stretch. The first day we feel strong, excited, expectant. Our resolve is at an all-time high.  The second day feels like more of a struggle. Our will...

What do you do when you don’t know what to do? Or you do know what to do and you can’t seem to make yourself do it? In these moments of indecisiveness we could use a little help. A little wisdom. Maybe even a little nudge to get us going in the right direction. And...

There is a great quote by James Clear that says, “You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” Meaning—goals set the direction but systems make or break your success. Goals are just our intentions spelled out. For some this...

Self-awareness is key to changing hard-wired habits, negative mindsets, and managing the anxiety that continues to keep us locked up. Without it we will fall back into old patterns and undesirable behaviors quickly. And yet, this kind of introspection can be hard to...

Do you have the courage to change? No, really? Change is hard. We don't like to change because it's uncomfortable and it takes courage to sit in the discomfort of change. Have I mentioned I'm glad you're here? I think you're brave and you're willingness to be here is...

Gosh, I love a good storm, don’t you? The kind where the rain pelts the windows and the thunder rides on the wings of the wind. That is, when I am hemmed in by the safety of thick walls and a sturdy roof over my head. Even better when I am curled up in a cozy blanket,...

Challenged by the tension of change? When it comes to changing habits and mindsets, there's a lot of tension. We fight it because we we've experienced failure and discouragement. Most of us know what to do but for one reason or another are still unable to do it. It's...