Susan Jeffers once said, “Feel the fear and do it anyway.” But what happens when that fear becomes overwhelming panic that stops you in your tracks? Let me break this down for you. Anxiety attacks aren’t just “being nervous” – they’re your body’s alarm system going haywire. Your brain perceives danger where none exists, flooding…
“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.” – Jim Rohn Let’s break this down to something you can actually grab onto today. Jim Rohn wasn’t talking about some superhuman willpower or military-style boot camp mentality. He was describing something much simpler: discipline is literally the daily bridge you cross to get from where you…
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11 When life feels overwhelming and uncertainty clouds our path, hope becomes our spiritual anchor. This divine promise reminds us that even in our darkest moments,…
“It is unwise to be too sure of one’s own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.” – Mahatma Gandhi This quote perfectly captures one of the greatest tensions in leadership – how do we pursue extraordinary vision while keeping our feet firmly planted on…
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances.” – Viktor Frankl Let me break this down for you. Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist, discovered something profound about human nature during humanity’s darkest hours. Even when stripped of…
“With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” – Matthew 19:26 Have you ever stared at a problem so massive, so overwhelming, that your mind just… gave up? I’m talking about those situations where every solution you can think of leads to another dead end. Where the mountain feels too high,…
Life presents challenges that can disorient and demotivate us, reminding us of our role as spiritual beings in a human existence filled with pain and discomfort. By nurturing our spirit through good choices, love, and forgiveness, we align with God’s purpose. Trust in the Holy Spirit and divine guidance to navigate these trials.
The Overwhelming Pace of Modern Life Life gets busy and it can move so quickly we sometimes struggle just keep up with everything that’s happening. It can feel quite overwhelming and struggle leave us feeling helpless and in need of some direction. The Pressure We Put on Ourselves There are plenty of pressures that contribute…
The Daily Question We All Face Every day we wake, we are posed the question, ‘where should my focus aim today?’. The answer to this question is critical in determining our level of success on this given day. Focus as the Foundation of Our Values In fact, we may be asked this question multiple time…
Life’s Inevitable Challenges Life will not always be easy. In fact, life will bring many challenges, often catching us by surprise. These situations can feel overwhelming and make it seem as if there is no solution, like we can’t take the first step, and time continues to move. When we find ourselves in these situations…
The Power of Forward Focus Forward focus is often underestimated. Forward focus provides us with a realisation that the reality of the past is unchangeable, but the reality of our present has the potential to change the direction of our future self. Why Forward Focus Matters Why this is so important is because often we…
When you’re sitting and pondering what the meaning of this life might be and you can’t quite figure it out, don’t fret, don’t worry, don’t doubt…just breathe… When your direction seems off track and you can’t seem to find the right path, don’t struggle, don’t fear, don’t panic…just breathe… When the world feels like it…
Start your week with an optimism and a calmness that is nested in God’s perfect plan you. Let the week that is coming continue to lead you in a direction that brings you closer to God. Whether you can see it or not, God is always at work, and he brings a hope for your…
Our Divine Calling to Shine We are called by God to bring light wherever we may go, whatever we should do. The world changes if we change, therefore we play some role in building an environment that is inclusive, empowering and loving. Understandably so, our role might seem quite small in the grand scheme of…
Dear God, I come to you today in this time of prayer to firstly thank you for the many gifts you have provided. To thank you for instilling within me a thoughtful mind, placing me around inspiring people and continually supporting me whilst I grow. As I continue through my day, I have one thing…
The Futility of Worry If all we have is today, why should we worry about tomorrow or yesterday? For these things are not in our control, and worrying is simply a waste of time. In St Paul’s letter to the Philippians, he shares this inspiring message, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by…
No matter how you’ve woken up or what frustrations overcome you in the morning, you must get on with it. Get on with your day and tick off your checklist as you planned. Do not let the doubters or the contrarians stuff up your day. You were born with strength and you have the courage…
The Promise of Positive Thinking Positive thinking will drive you to places you never thought possible. Positive thinking about your potential, about other’s thoughts of you, and about the the potential for your current situation to turn around. Your thoughts create your reality, so why not create a positive reality? It seems simple right?…think positively…
Make today count. Make it a day that pushes forward your hopes and dreams, but also keeps you intimately grateful for the things you already have. Where you are now is a starting point, and hopefully you feel yourself working within some sort of process that keeps you going and propels you in a positive…
Wherever you go today, God will be present. Look for him in everything that you do, and seek him out. Do not be afraid about the circumstances you face, but place your trust in the Lord for he will guide you. He is your rock and he is your shelter. All things, good and bad…
It might seem that when you observe yourself, you get a sense that you are not ready to take those next steps in life – the ones that can propel you to a new version of yourself. I’m here to tell you that you are in fact ready, and you have been ready all along….
Everyone has some type of special gift, and is unique in character, ambition and experience. If you think to yourself right now, what is your gift? What is that one thing, or couple of things that you feel you can bring to the world to make it better? You might be struggling for ideas, and…
I started reading again of recent. On a more consistent daily basis. I’m reading a book called “Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life” written by Jordan Peterson. I’ve only just scratched the surface of what the book is about, but it explores the different ways that we find meaning and value in things. It…
Each day when we awake, there is a silent call that directs us where we should go, what we should do, and when we should do it. It’s not explicit, it’s quite subtle, almost like a whisper. Deep down within us there is a voice that already knows what’s best for us. Our mind knows…
When things are going well and you sense yourself gaining some positive momentum, there will always be those doubts that fill your mind. It’s just a given, you’ll be confronted with past mistakes, question your own self worth and worry about what others think from time-to-time. These thoughts will resurface whether we want them to…
What is the main aim of our daily lives, what should we be striving for, and how can we keep peace and patience within us as we work towards larger personal goals? One short and simple way is to always look to bring goodness to everything that you do. Whether it be within your team…
Every morning you wake up, God has blessed you with a new day – an opportunity to exercise your potential. Our days are borrowed, not owned, so it is our responsibility to use them well, in a manner that serves love and peace to others. You might be waking up with disappointment in your mind…
Building momentum in a positive direction is key to leading a fulfilled life, and it’s the stumbling blocks on the road to this momentum that can make positive change seem more daunting and confronting than it actually is. Our starting point (where we are right now) is a summation of all the decisions we have…
As we welcome 2021, we reflect on the year that was. One that challenged many mentally more than they have ever been. 2020 brought a shift in reality that was truly unexpected, which required many to change the way they perceived life, and ultimately challenged their worldview. When a year brings as much challenge and…
“The Great Mind De-Clutter” is a term I’ve coined to represent mental clarity, not just the prospect of mental clarity itself, but the process of it’s acquisition. “The Great Mind De-Clutter” is a term I’ve coined to represent mental clarity, not just the prospect of mental clarity itself, but the process of it’s acquisition. I…
