Tame Your Triggers

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...

The Integrated Life

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...

Three-Day Stretch

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...

Take A Time Out

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...

Simplify Your System

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...

Work Smarter Not Harder

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...