Wild + Brave Faith We believe that each of us was born with a spiritual adventure stamped on our heart. An adventure that’s bigger than us because it didn’t come from us. This adventure calls us and no matter how successful we are in our business or our relationships, unless we’re chasing our faith adventure,…
We have thousands of ideas each day. Some are good, some are bad, some are just plain ugly…and some are WILD! Wild ideas are possibilities. They aren’t fully formed or even realistic — they’re just wild. Your wild ideas are the “outside of the box ideas:” Ideas of how to innovate, create, and grow. Wild ideas…
How to Have an AWEsome Life When was the last time you felt small? I don’t mean sick, or depressed, or insecure…I mean small! I don’t know about you, but I invest a lot of time focusing on getting bigger – increasing my confidence, my skills, my influence – and the idea of feeling small…
What if your kids could feel confident? One of the questions we get asked the most, is ”How can I help my kids have self-confidence?” As parents we know how important confidence is. Statistics show that confident children are less likely to be bullied, or to become bullies. They’re less likely to engage in risky…
Tired of playing referee? It’s summertime. For a lot of parents, that means a chance to create some great memories and spend some quality time together as a family. But what happens when all the togetherness turns into “together-mess?” Sometimes the disrupted schedules, lack of routine, and extra time together results in boredom, bickering, and…
Meet Nick Vujicic Several years ago, I was privileged to meet Nick V and hear him speak. If you don’t know who he is, I would encourage you to visit his FB page, website, or watch his YouTube channel. That day was a defining moment for me: not because Nick’s a world class speaker, not…
Do you ever feel like your brain is in overdrive – thoughts flying around so fast that you can’t catch them? Well, this morning I woke up with a racing mind, excited about a new project I was working on. But unfortunately, my racing mind was accompanied by a racing heart, which is not ideal for my health, or my creativity. So I thought I’d share the mindful meditation I used this morning to combat that overwhelmed feeling. This simple 10 minute meditation is a great way to quiet your mind and open your heart to be able to focus on what’s right with you…beginning with your great brain!
This is the time of year we talk about Peace on Earth and Good Will Toward Men (and Women!) But for most people, this holiday is anything but peaceful! We already lead stressful lives that are jam-packed, and now we need to find time to bake, decorate, plan a party, and shop for presents. According to a national survey released by the American Psychological Association (APA), nearly half of all women in the United States experience heightened stress during the holidays at great risk to the health of their minds and bodies. Several years ago a major news network released a poll that said that 45% of Americans wished they could just cancel Christmas because of the associated stress that came with it. Sad, right? Despite repeated warnings about the effect of stress on physical and mental health, surveys show that people are engaging in unhealthy behaviors to manage stress more than ever before – especially during the holidays!
In many churches this past Sunday, they lit the Candle of Hope to signify the beginning of Advent. If you are a person of the Christian faith, hope is what Christmas is all about…But hope isn’t reserved for religious circles. It seems that people have always felt that hope is an antidote to the evils of the world. And now that science is on the side of hope, you might be surprised at what two decades of research has found out about this four letter word.
One thing I love about Thanksgiving is seeing people sharing what they are most thankful for. This year, I think what I am most thankful for is…gratitude. That may sound weird, but practicing gratitude has changed my life! Scientific research has conclusively shown that practicing gratitude can boost your immune system, lower your blood pressure, decrease anxiety, make you more creative, productive, likable, and happy! Practicing gratitude doesn’t cost anything, can be done anywhere, and takes just a few minutes.