Does the holiday hustle leave you feeling overwhelmed and behind at the start of the new year?  Have your achievements and goals begun to feel like the only measure (or lack of) success in your life?  Have you been caught up in perfectionism and comparing yourself to others only to come up short?  Would you like to be more intentional about moving forward with the dreams + desires God has laid on your heart?

If so, this episode will open your eyes to a different perspective on success beyond simply chasing the externals in the world by helping you align with God’s will + timing in your life. Andy shares about how she begins her revamped yearly planning process by pausing to take an inventory of God’s grace, and invites you to join her in your own journal to be given eyes to see the possibilities available to you.  Prepare to clarify your values and unleash gratitude by recognizing how God’s grace has carried you in the courageous attempts you’ve made and your perseverance through trials, This growth mindset approach to your goals will have you not only challenging yourself on the external measures of success but, more importantly, will help you focus on who need to become by the grace of God along the way.

Timestamps:

[00:02:39] Carving out non-working days.

[00:06:21] Establishing healthy habits.

[00:09:26] Holding Plans Loosely.

[00:15:40] A horse whisperer's contrast.

[00:26:09] God's grace in courageous attempts.

[00:29:48] Achieving goals and self-worth.

Mentioned in this episode:

Lectio Divina:

Human Love in the Divine Plan: A Theology of the Body by Bill Donaghy for Homeschool Connections.

The Horse Whisperer Movie

Note: The main character, according to writer Nicholas Evans, is modeled after horse whisperers Tom Dorrance, Ray Hunt and, in particular, their younger disciple Buck Brannaman. Brannaman also doubled for Robert Redford in the film and served as the consultant.

Monty Roberts 

Journal Prompts – Your Year In Review

What did you courageously attempt for the first time? 

What trials did you persevere through?

What tough decisions did you make?

What values did you clarify to help you set better boundaries?

What memories did you create with those you love?

What new + positive habits did you form?

What negative patterns of behavior did you release?

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