Showing posts with label encouragement. Show all posts
Showing posts with label encouragement. Show all posts
Saturday, January 2, 2021
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Thursday, January 2, 2020
Thursday, January 24, 2019
If At First You Don't Succeed...
You have heard the old adage, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try, again!" Well this rings true when you are above ground. You have many opportunities in your life to "get things right, do the right thing" so elders have encouraged us in the past. However, there are some things that happen in this life that you can't undo, fix, or turn around especially when those "issues" impact other people. Not everyone is going to be forgiving, nice, respectful, or give you a chance for whatever reason or not. Yet, we have those individuals who grew up in environments or who have been influenced by people who assume that people will give them a chance just because.
When one is determined to be a success, you don't worry over doing what is right, you just do it! You don't immerse yourself in thoughts of "...will this person/group give me a chance." If they do, great, but if they don't, you keep moving past the pain, rejection and anxieties. Here's how to move on:
1) Don't keep thinking about the failure every moment of every day. Once you have analyzed it, acknowledged the emotions connected to it, and have discussed it with helpful advisors, you stop the thoughts about it. "I will not keep thinking about this. I have work to do!" Then you proceed with the tasks that need to be completed.
2) You find good people, places and things to spend your time other than going home and allowing yourself idle time to think about the incident(s).
3) When in your power, you do something about those offenses you feel so moved to address. You do this tactfully, respectfully, and quickly, so that you are not dwelling on the situation.
4) You find healthy ways to express your anger, if you feel like you are powerless or very upset with yourself or others. A trip to the gym, visualizing the errors just disappearing or burning up in a bonfire, or planning a vacation that takes you away from the environment, these are all things that does the mind and body good!
5) Try a different way to approach what it is that you desire so much to be a success at. Sometimes strategies and plans are outdated, no longer supported, or simply don't work to accomplish your specific goals.
So if at first you don't succeed in this lifetime, maybe God has something better or you just might need to make sometime to read his love letter (the Bible). There is much wisdom in the good book that has inspired many movers and shakers in our society. Whatever you can't fix, remember you are responsible for what you can, life goes on. Do the best you can while you're still above ground!
Nicholl McGuire is the author of Laboring to Love Myself, When Mothers Cry, Know Your Enemy The Christian's Critic and many other books.
When one is determined to be a success, you don't worry over doing what is right, you just do it! You don't immerse yourself in thoughts of "...will this person/group give me a chance." If they do, great, but if they don't, you keep moving past the pain, rejection and anxieties. Here's how to move on:
1) Don't keep thinking about the failure every moment of every day. Once you have analyzed it, acknowledged the emotions connected to it, and have discussed it with helpful advisors, you stop the thoughts about it. "I will not keep thinking about this. I have work to do!" Then you proceed with the tasks that need to be completed.
2) You find good people, places and things to spend your time other than going home and allowing yourself idle time to think about the incident(s).
3) When in your power, you do something about those offenses you feel so moved to address. You do this tactfully, respectfully, and quickly, so that you are not dwelling on the situation.
4) You find healthy ways to express your anger, if you feel like you are powerless or very upset with yourself or others. A trip to the gym, visualizing the errors just disappearing or burning up in a bonfire, or planning a vacation that takes you away from the environment, these are all things that does the mind and body good!
5) Try a different way to approach what it is that you desire so much to be a success at. Sometimes strategies and plans are outdated, no longer supported, or simply don't work to accomplish your specific goals.
So if at first you don't succeed in this lifetime, maybe God has something better or you just might need to make sometime to read his love letter (the Bible). There is much wisdom in the good book that has inspired many movers and shakers in our society. Whatever you can't fix, remember you are responsible for what you can, life goes on. Do the best you can while you're still above ground!
Nicholl McGuire is the author of Laboring to Love Myself, When Mothers Cry, Know Your Enemy The Christian's Critic and many other books.
Monday, March 12, 2018
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Sunday, November 13, 2016
God Sees You
For years we have posted articles, videos, images, and more on this blog to encourage and motivate one to think about a concern that might be on his or her mind. We are in the process of working on other projects, but we want you to know that our visitors to this blog are in our thoughts and prayers. Sometimes all you want is for someone to say, "I care about you...I want what is best for you!" Well that's what I just did--lol. You are loved! God sees you and He knows what you are going through. So don't give up on Him or the fight to do what's right. You are in His hands. Feel free to surf this informative blog, may you be blessed and highly favored of the Lord.
Nicholl McGuire
Founder of Face Your Foe
Nicholl McGuire
Founder of Face Your Foe
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Monday, April 11, 2016
Friday, April 8, 2016
What are You Rebounding From?
Rebound means to bound or spring back from force of impact, to recover, as from ill health or discouragement.
Are you rebounding from a difficult circumstance, a wilderness experience, or a loss? We all go through something that leaves us scratching our heads, "Why?" But the key to moving on with one's life is to rebound, get back into the fight. The problem with some people is that when they go through many obstacles, they don't want to get back out there and fight anymore. They cry, sulk, and escape into a place of meaningless activities.
You may have gone through much. You may feel like you can't take another blow from an enemy. But like a fighter in a ring, you can get back up again! You can look your opponent in the eye and say, "I'm still here! I'm still fighting!" We do this by learning from the lessons we have been taught and getting on with life.
Nicholl McGuire is the author of When Mothers Cry, Laboring to Love Myself, and many other advice books.
Are you rebounding from a difficult circumstance, a wilderness experience, or a loss? We all go through something that leaves us scratching our heads, "Why?" But the key to moving on with one's life is to rebound, get back into the fight. The problem with some people is that when they go through many obstacles, they don't want to get back out there and fight anymore. They cry, sulk, and escape into a place of meaningless activities.
You may have gone through much. You may feel like you can't take another blow from an enemy. But like a fighter in a ring, you can get back up again! You can look your opponent in the eye and say, "I'm still here! I'm still fighting!" We do this by learning from the lessons we have been taught and getting on with life.
Nicholl McGuire is the author of When Mothers Cry, Laboring to Love Myself, and many other advice books.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Saturday, March 26, 2016
Sometimes Believers Need to Be Reminded...
ALL things (this includes good, bad and otherwise).
Be encouraged! Check out Inspirational Speaker and Author Nicholl McGuire
http://www.audioboom.com/nichollmcguire
Sunday, January 17, 2016
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