It's August! It's my birthday month! And I'm excited about it! I used to dread celebrating my birthday. It always made me sad for a combination of reasons that had nothing to do with getting older. It was supposed to be a fun day, but it was the opposite. During my teen years, there was … Continue reading I Used to Dread My Birthday!
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Christianity and Your Story: How Real is too Real?
Do you struggle with how real to be in your writing? I wrote a post about this same subject years ago. You can read it here. I wanted to do part II, especially since I have exciting things happening in August, like the 5 Day Writing Challenge. When I wrote my first novel, I got pushback … Continue reading Christianity and Your Story: How Real is too Real?
Today, I Choose Joy
There comes a time in life when we decide to be happy regardless of how things turned out. I'm not talking about toxic positivity or pretending that things don't still hurt. I'm talking about focusing on things that we can control. I remember hearing Steve Harvey talk about how he was able to change his … Continue reading Today, I Choose Joy
Toxic Positivity: Why We Should Stop Saying Everything Happens For a Reason.
Everything happens for a reason. You should be happy. Stay positive. Things could always be worse. Look on the brighter side. Failure is not an option. You should be happy for them. Your dreams should scare you. God never gives you more than you can handle. Just don't think about it, and it will happen. … Continue reading Toxic Positivity: Why We Should Stop Saying Everything Happens For a Reason.
5 Ways to Crush Your Goals This Season!
Do you need a reset, a recharge, or a restart? It has been a rough season for many of us. We had goals and new habits we were supposed to implement, but the unexpected happened. Life happens. We are conditioned to plan for a fresh start at the beginning of each year. Those infamous New … Continue reading 5 Ways to Crush Your Goals This Season!