Sunday, June 30, 2024

It Takes a Village for a Reason

You’re not tired? Yeah YOU! When you have a problem, who do you call? You. When work is getting difficult, who do you lean on? You. If an unexpected bill or expense arises, who takes care of it? You. So again—you’re not tired? I get it—you’re used to living a life where you look out for yourself and I’m sure your reasoning sounds like this: if you want to avoid disappointment, you do it yourself; if you don’t want to be let down, you do it yourself; and if you want things done a certain way, you do it yourself. But wait, what happens when your health takes a hit because of how much you’re doing? What happens when you don’t have the strength to manage all the responsibilities you’re struggling to juggle? What happens when you’re feeling mentally drained? Well, you’ll only have one person to blame—YOU.


Friday, June 28, 2024

June Release: Don't Go Through Life Alone

These days, people have become so accustomed to relying on themselves in this pursuit of either being "self-made" or having experienced disappointment one too many times. God's plan was never for us to go through life alone; rather, He desired for us to build community and lean on those around us. This idea can be pretty scary for some people—the idea of placing your trust in another person with the hope that they come through for you. It would be so much easier to do it yourself right? But what is it costing you to constantly shoulder your burdens without any support from others? And what are the long-term consequences that will follow? This month's post will expound on this and provide more insight on why being able to lean on others can help save you from an unhealthy, overwhelming and stressful future.

~ Releasing This Sunday ~

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Where Friendship Really Counts

At one point or another, we will have a friend who is going through a difficult situation in life. It could be the loss of a loved one, missing out on a job opportunity or promotion, experiencing a breakup or divorce, relationship challenges or something else. It can be challenging because you aren’t sure the best approach to help them through these situations or how you can be supportive without being overbearing. I don’t think there is one solution (besides God) to how you can help a friend when they experience a difficulty in life but I do think the effort you put in and the actions you take can have a positive effect. It may not solve their problems, but it can do them some good as they work to overcome the situation they find themselves in.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

April Release: Supporting a Friend in Need

If we aren't experiencing it now, we have probably already had a situation where someone close to us has lost someone precious in their lives. It can be very challenging trying to figure out how to best support them and show that you're there for them without being overbearing. Everyone manages loss differently. They desire various levels and types of comfort and reassurance. To be honest, there really isn't an official handbook on how to keep it together when someone you care about passes away, but one thing that can help for sure is allowing your friends to be there for you. And as the friend, your presence and check-ins can have a positive impact, even when it may not be expressed directly or seen immediately. So, how can you be there for a friend when they're in need? I'll be dropping the "unofficial" guide soon!

~ Releasing Later This Month ~

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Thriving With Your Spec

You finally found your spec and you both decided to take the next step to establish an actual relationship. That is great news! Although it may feel a bit different at times now that you are fully committed to this person, love is a beautiful thing and I’m sure it will bring you lots of happiness and enjoyment. Getting here may not have been easy, but it will definitely be worthwhile. For that to happen, you have to make sure the relationship lasts. Don’t make the mistake of applying pressure to show someone you want a future with them, only to stop putting in as much effort once you are actually with them. Relationships take intentional effort to not only maintain them but help them grow. So, what does that look like?

Monday, February 26, 2024

February Release: Getting Out the Streets (Part 3)

The long-awaited finale is finally in the works. I apologize for the long delay due to the holiday season but we're back in action!

We are now going to discuss the steps you should be taking to maintain a relationship once you have secured it. You see it all throughout social media and in the news - people are giving up on their relationships for a number of different reasons, and it seems like love really doesn't exist anymore. I can assure you that it does, and many people enjoy it to this day. However, people fail to understand that to have a strong, healthy and long-lasting relationship takes intentional effort from both people. They both must have a desire to ensure the other person is happy and to do thar, they take steps to express their love to their partners as often as possible. People get into relationships these days with the mindset of trying to get as much as possible from the other person while giving the least amount of effort - not only will that not work, but it's also toxic. So, what do these steps look like to ensure your relationship not only lasts, but keeps both people happy? The finale of this series will reveal all.

~ Releasing Later This Month ~