You might not write well every day, but you can always edit a bad page. You can’t edit a blank page. – Jodi Picoult
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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Now, that September is behind us, I want to do something a little different with my Renew Inspiration blog during the month of October. I’ve decided to participate in the Blogtober Writing Challenge that begins today and goes through the 31st of October. I am excited to see how I will continue to inspire you by sharing content that will not only move your spirit, but also make you smile, make you think, and encourage you to celebrate and enjoy life.
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BLOGTOBER WRITING CHALLENGE
Serious writers write, inspired or not. Over time they discover that routine is a better friend than inspiration. – Ralph Keyes
Today, Blogtober starts in the writing and blogging community. If you’re like me and never heard of Blogtober before, no need to worry. Blogtober is a writing challenge where bloggers from all over the world publish new and exciting content every day during the month of October or as often as they want. From my knowledge, there are no official rules to follow, but some bloggers take this opportunity to:
• Be more creative with their writing style and content.
• Write and publish content outside of their niche.
• Write and publish Halloween type content.
• Write and publish seasonal type content.
• Mix Halloween, the fall season, and their niche.
• Share encouraging and helpful content more often.
As you can see, there is no right or wrong way to do this writing challenge.
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I plan to use this opportunity to focus my writing on AUTUMN related topics.
Here’s a few AUTUMN related topics that will be coming your way very soon:
• Reflections of autumn
• Fall self-care routines
• Favorite autumn books
• Favorite autumn activities
The main objective is to challenge yourself doing what you love – encouraging, inspiring, teaching, helping, writing and blogging! Instead of focusing on writing and publishing blog posts daily, I prefer to set other goals for myself. I plan to write and publish 10 to 15 inspirational blog posts related to AUTUMN which would challenge me on so many levels, such as home/work balance, time management, and writing quality content at a faster pace than I am used to. I am up for the challenge and I hope you enjoy reading my future blog posts.
SELF-REFLECTION & JOURNAL PROMPTS
Be such a beautiful soul that people crave your vibes. – Unknown Author
Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Upon entering the journaling process, you will find that you are able to reflect freely without judgement. Now, close your eyes and clear your mind. Grab your pen/pencil. Open your journal or notebook. Then, use these helpful journal prompts to help you cope with grief and pet loss:
• What is your favorite season and why?
• What are some of your thoughts when you think about autumn?
• What kind of activities do you enjoy during autumn?
• Do you look forward to changing the time during this time of the year? Why or why not?
• Do you like challenging yourself throughout life? If so, what kind of challenges have you done?
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TIME TO SHARE & COMMENT
Let’s talk. Do you enjoy spending time inside or outside during autumn? How do you handle change from one season to another? Please share your thoughts in the comments section. I look forward to reading your feedback!
Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!
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You have left my side, but you will never leave my heart. – Unknown Author
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Special Thought – I keep myself busy with things to do, but every time I pause, I still think of you.
Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Today I want to share my personal feelings about grief and pet loss. Many of us share an intense love and bond with our pets. I don’t know about you, but I feel that a pet is not “just a dog” or “just a cat,” but rather a beloved member of your family. Pets offer you companionship, fun, and joy to your life.
In addition, for some people, a pet can also:
• Add structure to your day
• Keep you active and social
• Help you to overcome setbacks and challenges in life
• Provide a sense of meaning or purpose
This has been an emotional week for me and my family. Our Boxer/Sharpei mix was 15 years old and suffered pains due to arthritis. Within the last three years, we’ve watched our beloved pet experience declining health on various levels so we agreed to put him down on Friday when he could no longer eat and move freely on his own. This was the most difficult decision I’ve had to make in a very long time.
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HOW TO KNOW WHEN IT’S TIME TO PUT A PET TO SLEEP
Deciding to put your pet to sleep is one of the most difficult decisions you will ever have to make for your pet. As a loving pet owner, though, the time may come when you need to help your pet make the transition from life to death. Important things to consider include:
• Activity level – Does your pet still enjoy previously loved activities or are they able to be active at all?
• Response to care and affection – Does your pet still interact and respond to love and care in the usual ways?
• Amount of pain and suffering – Is your pet experiencing pain and suffering which outweigh any pleasure and enjoyment in life?
• Terminal illness or critical injury – Have illness or injury prohibited your pet from enjoying life?
• Your family’s feelings – Is your family unanimous in the decision? If not, and you still feel it is the best thing for your pet, can you live with the decision that you have to make?
If you decide that ending the suffering is in your pet’s best interest, take your time to create a process that is as peaceful as possible for you, your pet, and your family.
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HEALTHY WAYS TO COPE WITH THE GRIEF OF PET LOSS
Grieving is a highly individual experience. Sorrow and grief are normal responses to death. Believe it or not, coping with grief and pet loss can only be dealt with over time, but here’s some healthy ways to help cope with the grief of pet loss:
• Don’t let anyone tell you how to feel. Remember, your grief is your own. Allow yourself to feel whatever you feel without embarrassment or judgment.
• Reach out to others who have lost pets. Check out online message boards and pet loss support groups.
• Create a legacy for your pet by planting a tree in memory of your pet or compiling a photo album or scrapbook.
• Look after yourself. The stress of losing a pet can quickly deplete your energy and emotional reserves. Eat a healthy diet, get plenty of sleep, and exercise regularly.
• Seek professional help if you need it. If your grief is persistent and interferes with your ability to function, your doctor or a mental health professional can evaluate you for depression.
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SELF-REFLECTION & JOURNAL PROMPTS
Everyone is taught that angels have wings, but the lucky ones have four paws. – Unknown Author
Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Upon entering the journaling process, you will find that you are able to reflect freely without judgement. Now, close your eyes and clear your mind. Grab your pen/pencil. Open your journal or notebook. Then, use these helpful journal prompts to help you cope with grief and pet loss:
• Today I remembered…
• The things I miss most…
• How I felt when I was around you…
• A memory that always make me smile…
• When I think of you, I feel…
• How I will continue coping every day…
TIME TO SHARE & COMMENT
Let’s talk. Remember, grief is an active process. It is important to understand that it’s completely normal to mourn the loss of your pet. Have you ever felt grief from losing a pet? If so, how did you cope with grief during this difficult time? Please share your thoughts in the comments section. I look forward to reading your feedback!
Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!
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Keep your head up. God gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers. – Unknown Author
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Special Thought – Strength grows in the moments when you think you can’t go on but you keep going anyway.
Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Every day I wake up, I thank God for giving me the strength to keep moving forward. How about you? Remember that LIFE is a gift from God. God’s amazing strength gives us power for living each day. Never take your life, the good and the bad, for granted.
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SCRIPTURES TO PONDER
At my lowest point in life, God is my Hope. At my darkest, God is my Light. At my weakest, God is my Strength. – Unknown Author
As we go through life’s challenges, remember that God’s strength and renewal can be found by reading God’s Word. There are many scriptures that confirms God’s strength and His willingness to strengthen His people. This is a personal spiritual journey. You must be committed to read God’s Word and hide scriptures in your heart.
Here’s a few of my favorite scriptures to ponder:
• Psalm 18:32 KJV– “It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.”
• Psalm 27:1 KJV– “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
• Psalm 84:5 KJV– “Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them.”
• Ephesians 3:16 KJV – “That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;”
• Philippians 4:13 KJV – “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
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SPIRITUAL WAYS TO RENEW YOUR STRENGTH IN GOD
The purpose of being in God’s presence is to make us stronger no matter what the circumstances. Believe it or not, the strength comes to those of us who desire to follow after Jesus Christ. It is important for us to not only walk in FAITH, but also to remove anything out of our lives that would block God’s presence throughout this miraculous process.
Here’s some spiritual ways to renew your strength in God:
• Faith – Increase faith by hearing God’s Word and meditating constantly. Remember, the Word of God strengthens your faith, and builds you up. Saturate your mind and your spirit with the Word of God and God will impart His strength to you.
• Courage – Be very courageous in the face of your challenge. You must have courage and faith when you draw near to God, knowing that it is His will to strengthen you, and to clear a path for you.
• Prayer – Whatever we face in life, may we choose to lift all our moments to God in prayer. Keep praying about your God ordained dream and don’t lose hope.
• Joy – Sometimes joy comes to us in ways not always understood or appreciated by others. Joy can be tailor-made, just for us kind of experience. When you lock into God’s joy, you have locked into your dreams for life.
• Patience – It is important to spend time waiting on God. Give God thanks and honor Him as well as place your situations in His hands. Remember, it is God’s timing, not ours.
• Love – Love is a spiritual force that you can only receive what you have given and helps your faith to work properly.
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At my saddest, God is my comforter. It is important to confess often and turn away from any sin so that the door opens for God’s cleansing grace to wash through you. This process will not only restore the strength of God in our lives, but you will be strengthened to walk in victory, and walk in faith as well.
SELF-REFLECTION & JOURNAL PROMPTS
My strength is greater than any struggle. – Unknown Author
Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Now, open your journal or notebook and practice journaling each day by using these helpful journal prompts:
Here’s some journal prompts to help you get closer to God and receive His strength:
• Today, I want to use the strengths God has given me to __________________.
• A Bible verse I want to dwell on today is _________________.
• God gives me strength to overcome __________________.
• In the phase of life, I’m in now, I feel blessed with ____________________.
• God give me the strength to grow in the area of ____________________.
TIME TO SHARE & COMMENT
Let’s talk. Do you depend on God to strengthen you? What is your favorite scripture related to strength? Please share your thoughts in the comments section. I look forward to reading your feedback!
Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!
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In order to love who you are and trust yourself whole again, you cannot hate the experiences that shaped you. – Unknown Author
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Special Thought – Trust yourself. You’ve survived a lot, and you’ll survive whatever is coming.
Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Today, I want to speak about trusting yourself whole again. It is hard to trust other people when you don’t trust yourself. To take this a step further, if you are going through life waiting on other people to guide your every move or make important decisions for you, then you need to take note of your current situation and make necessary changes in order to grow on a personal level.
Now, let’s begin your journey of growth by answering these questions:
• Are my actions guided by love or fear?
• What do I want or need in my life?
• Is this action important to me or other people?
• Will this action bring peace or inner turmoil?
Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do. – Benjamin Spock
To begin with, trusting yourself whole again is an on-going and everchanging process. So, how do you define trusting yourself whole again? Like any other thought or feeling we experience in life, our definitions may vary from person to person, but here’s how you know when you are trusting yourself whole again:
• You are a survivor.
• You practice kindness, not perfection.
• You refuse to give up on yourself.
• You are able to take care of your personal needs and safety.
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In addition, throughout this process, it is important to note that sometimes people need permission to break. Believe it or not, it is from that broken place that you are finally able to become whole again.
Here’s some things to look for while you’re in this broken state:
• You will notice what you’re feeling.
• You will take time to pause and be silent.
• You will meditate and reconnect with your inner being.
• You will be grateful for all things, big or small.
• You will choose to feel whole and complete.
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TIPS FOR BUILDING TRUST IN YOURSELF
Trust yourself enough to let go, shift, and uproot. Give yourself permission to shed who you used to be. You are allowed to start over and find new ways to bloom into your best self. – Alex Elle
Remember, that at any moment you can choose to feel whole again, no matter what is or isn’t in your life. You need nothing to feel whole except your realization that you are.
Here’s some tips for building trust in yourself:
• Be yourself and be your own inspiration.
• Set reasonable goals for yourself.
• Be kind to yourself.
• Build on your strengths, not weaknesses.
• Spend quiet time with yourself.
• Be decisive and take risks.
• Take back your personal power.
• Have faith, show gratitude, and stay hopeful.
Finally, I have faith in you my friend. Take advantage of the resources that can be purchased through Amazon included throughout this blog post. Remember, if it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you. Believe in yourself and your feelings. Take a moment to trust yourself enough to do what your heart is guiding you to do. Your intuition is powerful. Trust it.
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POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS
Life is too short to start your day with broken pieces of yesterday, it will definitely destroy your wonderful today, and ruin your great tomorrow. – Unknown Author
Positive affirmations help you to attract more positivity and transform your thoughts. It’s important to repeat the following positive affirmations daily until they are hidden in your heart:
• I am exactly where I need to be right now.
• All things are temporary.
• I’m grateful for adversity because it allows me to grow.
• My strengths are greater than my struggles.
• I will let go of the things that I cannot control.
• I am strong and I am enough.
• I love myself for who I am.
• I am worthy of great things.
• I am in charge of my own self-worth.
• I respect myself and demand respect from other people.
• I am surrounded by love, peace, and joy.
• Success and happiness come easily to me.
• I can create the life I dream of.
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SELF-REFLECTION & JOURNAL PROMPTS
Seek to be whole, not perfect. – Oprah Winfrey
Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Now, open your journal or notebook and practice journaling each day by using these helpful journal prompts:
Here’s some journal prompts to help you trust yourself whole again:
• Describe yourself in 3 words.
• Do you trust yourself?
• Do you feel whole and complete?
• What is your biggest victory? Fear?
• What makes you proud of yourself?
• How do you cope with your triggers and emotions?
• What is your vision for the next month? Year?
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TIME TO SHARE & COMMENT
I’m working on myself for myself by myself. – Unknown Author
Let’s talk. Now, it’s time to be honest with yourself. Do you trust yourself enough to make decisions or do you care about what others think? Do you feel that you are whole or broken? Explain. Please share in the comments section. I look forward to reading your feedback!
Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!
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I nurture my mind, body, and spirit in positive and loving ways. – Unknown Author
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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Let’s welcome August in with a focus on improving our mind, body, and spirit. Today, I want to discuss the importance of reading life changing quotes with a purpose.
I don’t know about you, but I love to encourage myself by not only reading quotes, but also reciting the words during difficult times. If you allow the words to resonate in your spirit, you will become the words that you read and speak. Sometimes it is important to read and recite the quotes over and over. Many people like to memorize quotes as well just like scripture. What’s important is that you find what works for you and do it on a regular basis to receive life changing results which is your purpose.
I am present within myself. I can center myself with the ease of my breath. I feel grounded, confident, worthy, and whole. – Unknown Author
BENEFITS OF READING QUOTES
I awaken today, appreciating everything in sight, and I give thanks. – Louise Hay
There are many benefits to reading life changing quotes on a regular basis, such as:
• Reminding us about what we already know, or aspire to be, and trigger something within us to get back on track.
• Giving us insight into the thoughts and teachings of very wise people.
• Helping us overcome challenges, such as grief, sadness or depression.
• Keeping our value system and beliefs in the forefront of our minds.
• Offering us a quick boost of motivation and encouragement.
• Being a way to express wisdom into our lives consistently.
As you go through life, it is important to find some favorite quotes to help uplift you when you’re feeling down, to help you make wise choices, or just to improve your overall lifestyle. Honestly, I have a lot of quotes posted on my wall near my desk and I find myself reflecting on the inspirational words throughout the day while I am working at my desk.
Here’s a few of my favorite quotes:
MIND QUOTES
• Happy mind, happy life. – Unknown Author
• Your only limit is your mind. – Unknown Author
• A quiet mind is able to hear intuition over fear. – Unknown Author
• Quiet the mind and the soul will speak. – Buddha
• You have to train your mind to be stronger than your emotions or else you’ll lose yourself every time. – Unknown Author
BODY QUOTES
• Speak to your body in a loving way. – Unknown Author
• The body achieves what the mind believes. – Unknown Author
• Fill your body with deep breaths and it will fill you with peace. – Unknown Author
• Your body hears everything your mind says, stay positive. – Unknown Author
• Workout because you love your body, not because you hate it. – Unknown Author
SPIRIT QUOTES
• I feed my spirit, I train my mind, I focus my mind. – Unknown Author
• Never be a prisoner of your past, it was just a lesson not a life sentence. – Unknown Author
• All of the power I need to create a life I love inside of me. – Unknown Author
• You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestation of your own blessings. – Unknown Author
• Reset, readjust, restart, refocus, as many times as you need. – Unknown Author
FITNESS QUOTES
• Working out is my mood changer. – Unknown Author
• Work out, eat well, be patient, your body will reward you. – Unknown Author
• Discipline is doing what needs to be done, even if you don’t want to do it. – Unknown Author
• Do it over and over again until it becomes part of who you are. – Unknown Author
• Fitness means so much more than having a nice body. It means having a much better life. – Unknown Author
FAMOUS QUOTES
• Through my education, I didn’t just develop skills, I didn’t just develop the ability to learn, but I developed confidence. – Michelle Obama
• What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create. – Buddha
• Motivation is what gets you started Habit is what keeps you going. – Jim Ryun
• Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new. – Brian Tracey
• We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are. – Oprah Winfrey
MAYA ANGELOU’S QUOTES
Maya Angelou was one of America’s most beloved poets and authors, who for decades occupied an inspirational role at the center of American life. Maya Angelou was one of my favorite authors who spoke with courage and strength that made everyone stop to listen. I wanted to include some of her quotes that helps to keep me grounded from time to time. Hopefully, the quotes will do the same for you.
• There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
• If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.
• When you learn, teach. When you get, give.
• Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.
• Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible.
• I have fallen, but I will get up.
• Without courage we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.
• A wise woman wishes to be no one’s enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone’s victim.
• Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world, but has not solved one yet.
LIFE CHANGING AFFIRMATIONS
I have the power to accomplish everything I need to do today. – Unknown Author
Now, I could not close this blog post out without giving you some life changing affirmations. Please take some time to recite these life changing affirmations every day. Not only recite them, but also believe every word. Feed your spirit life and you will have a life full of happiness.
MIND
• My mind is clear and focused.
• I am in control of my thoughts, feelings, and choices.
• I can achieve anything I set my mind to.
BODY
• I have a strong and healthy body.
• My body is balanced and thriving.
• I am brave, bold, and beautiful.
SPIRIT
• I have a calm spirit.
• I have unlimited potential.
• I embrace happiness as my natural state of being.
SELF-REFLECTION & JOURNAL PROMPTS
I am a soul of love. A heart of peace. A mind of stillness. A being of light. – Julie Parker
Journalingis a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Now, open your journal or notebook and practice journaling each day by using these helpful journal prompts:
MIND
It all begins in your mind. What you think, you become. – Unknown Author
• How does journaling help to improve your mental state?
• What is the biggest life lesson you’ve learned to date?
• What quote(s) inspires you on a difficult day?
• What do you love about life?
• List 5 positive thoughts that you have. Ready, set, write.
BODY
I am strong, fit, and well-balanced. – Unknown Author
• Describe a difficult situation you’ve encountered. How did it make you feel?
• If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change and why?
• How can you incorporate self-care into your daily routine?
• What is something that you’ve overcome in life?
• List ways that you can relax each day.
SPIRIT
You have been assigned this mountain to show others it can be moved. – Unknown Author
• How has journaling helped to improve your spiritual well-being?
• What do I need to mute in my life in order to hear God’s voice?
• What can you do today to help yourself get better aligned spiritually?
• What does God’s presence feel like in my life?
• List a Bible verse about God’s love.
TIME TO SHARE & COMMENT
I allow love to fill my mind, body, and soul all day today. I am love. – Unknown Author
Let’s talk. What are some of your favorite quotes or affirmations? Do you like posting quotes and affirmations on your wall at home, school, or work? If so, how does this process help to improve your life? Please share your honest response in the comment section. I cannot wait to hear from you.
Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!
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I’m not lazy. I’m just exhausted from fighting my way through every single day. – Mimi Love
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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! So, how is your summer going so far? I hope you enjoyed your 4th of July holiday with your family and friends. Unfortunately, I am exhausted some days from trying to be stronger than I feel. I even overthink my overthinking. Lately, I have been experiencing a high level of anxiety. I normally feel this way during holidays. Of course, this holiday was no different. I thought about my mom a lot.
Believe it or not, everyone experiences fearand anxiety from time to time. Anxiety disorders can develop after a person experience trauma in childhood or adulthood. However, coping with anxiety on a regular basis can be quite difficult at any age level. Did you know that anxiety is a healthy response to help you cope with real threats to your life and well-being? Yes, anxiety is supposed to be a quick response that will motivate you to take action, and then fade away so you can feel safeagain.
SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY
Unfortunately, high levels of anxiety can cause various health conditions, such as:
• Panic attacks
• Depression
• Constant and excessive worrying
• Feeling exhausted and fatigue
• Increase stress
• Restlessness
• Insomnia and non-restorative sleep
• Irritability
• Lack of concentration
• Irrational fears and phobias
• Avoiding social situations
It’s important to analyze these symptoms very closely. If you feel the symptoms are severe enough to interfere with daily life activities and continues for at least 6 months, you may want to consider seeing a licensed health professional.
HOW ANXIETY MANIPULATES YOU
Many people deal with anxiety on so many levels, and in some cases, they deal with this condition alone. Unfortunately, anxiety often times manipulates you by showing the following:
• Self-doubt – Anxiety makes us question ourselves and our beliefs.
• Fear – Anxiety takes what is dear to you and makes you afraid of losing it.
• Worries – Anxiety can take a thought and turn it into excessive worries.
• Control – We don’t need our fears to manifest. Then, we strive to control everything.
Similar to the symptoms as noted above, it’s important to analyze how you’re feeling and request help from a licensed health professional so you can cope with life better.
WAYS TO REDUCE ANXIETY
Here’s some ways to reduce anxiety:
• Eating a healthy diet
• Limiting caffeine
• Abstaining from drinking alcohol
• Quitting smoking
• Exercising often
• Trying medication to calm you
• Practicing yoga routines
POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS
Never have I dealt with anything more difficult than my own soul. – Unknown Author
I don’t think people realize how much strength it takes to pull your own self out of an anxiety attack. So, if you’ve done that today or any day, I’m proud of you. Repeat these positive affirmations daily as you look into a mirror:
• I am beautiful, flaws and all.
• I am worthy of my dreams.
• I am strong and I have a purpose.
• I am my own hero.
• I am worthy of real love and affection.
As you speak into your life using positive affirmations, you must believe the words in your heart. I don’t know about you, but I deserve to hold my head up high throughout my journey. As you can see, my self-worth isn’t determined by others, but it comes from within. Now, I hope you feel the same.
JOURNAL PROMPTS & WRITING EXERCISES
Anxiety isn’t something that goes away; it’s something you learn to control. – Unknown Author
Now, it is time to put your journaling efforts to work. Put all previous mistakes and misfortunes behind you so you’re moving forward with a clear mind. Believe in yourself and stand in your new experience. After a while this new experience and lifestyle will become priority. Nothing else will matter.
Here’s some thought-provoking journal prompts that I want you to focus on:
• Do you suffer from anxiety? If so, how do you work through it.
• What are some of life challenges that increase your anxiety?
• What are some of your fears or phobias?
• How do you plan to overcome your fears or phobias?
• What are your strengths?
• What are your weaknesses?
• Write a letter to someone and never send it.
• Interview your past & future self by asking questions that you need answers to.
• Use colorful markers or pens to write out all the things that make you happy.
TIME TO SHARE & COMMENT
If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place. – Unknown Author
Let’s talk. Journaling through anxiety takes hard work and commitment. Whether it is alone time, reading a good book, or binge-watching your favorite show, what does your mind really need? Please share your answer in the comment section.
Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!
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When there is no growth, there is no life. – Unknown Author
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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Grace is that attribute of God that enables us to break free of our sinful nature and follow God’s lead. Grace gives us strength, protection, and much needed direction. Grace changes everything. Grace has been defined as “the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings”. Simply put, grace is “undeserved favor from God.”
God’s grace is adequate for anything and everything that you experience in this life. Despite what prompted the hurt you’ve experienced throughout your journey, know that God’s grace can bring peace, hope, and healing. One beautiful thing about grace is that God does not withdraw His grace when you stumble or fall. Instead, acting with grace, God gently picks you up and enables you to take the next step. You can always find at God’s throne of grace whatever help you need whenever you need it. You can run to the Lord in times of trouble, when your heart is breaking, at life’s crossroads, and during the darkest and loneliest nights. Remember, God is waiting for you with open arms. Now, give God some praise for His sincere love for us.
By grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
God offers us an extravagant gift: His grace. The best thing about that, it cost Him everything, but it costs us nothing. The only payback God asks is that we reach out and take the gift and then rest in it with guilt-free comfort knowing that you are saved through faith. If you find yourself in a small place, God knows you’re there. He’s with you, and He can do something mighty big. Trust his amazing grace.
I don’t know exactly what’s next but I’m stepping forward with grit, anchored in grace. -Julie Graham
One thought I often meditate on is that when you trust in the Lord, you will never be disappointed. Spiritual growth begins with salvation given to us as a gift from God. Our daily spiritual growth is also utterly dependent on this grace of God. There are many ways to increase one’s growth through grace, such as reading God’s Word, allowing God’s Word to dwell in you, and staying in prayer through good and bad times while on your spiritual journey.
It’s important to have a clear and thorough understanding throughout this process. Keeping an open mind and meditating on God’s Word will allow you to apply God’s grace in your life so you can break free of your sinful nature.
BIBLE VERSES
Even though there are many Bible verses that include the word “GRACE”, I won’t list them all, but here’s a few of my favorites:
“Indeed, we have all received grace after grace from His fullness” (John 1:16)
“Also through Him, we have obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand” (Romans 5:2)
“But by God’s grace I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not ineffective. However, I worked more than any of them, yet not I, but God’s grace that was with me” (I Corinthians 15:10)
“But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness’” (II Corinthians 12:9)
“Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift” (Ephesians 4:7)
“Therefore let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us at the proper time” (Hebrews 4:16)
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, Master Grace Giver, thank you for giving me grace each and every day. Help me to become an extender of grace to others even when they don’t deserve it. I will never forget the price you paid to set me free, and for this I want to say thank you. Amen
TIME FOR REFLECTION – JOURNAL PROMPTS
A spiritual journal is a great way to track how you are growing spiritually. This type of journal is different from the traditional journal or diary in that it focuses on your spiritual self. A spiritual journal can aid you in becoming who you wish to be and it is a wonderful life-giving spiritual practice. Here’s some journal prompts to help you get started on your journal writing journey: Growth Journaling Prompts
• What has prevented you from increasing spiritual growth?
• How can I improve my spiritual walk?
• In what area do I need to improve self-discipline?
• What is one thing I can do to improve my prayer life?
• What do I need more of in my life?
• What does God’s grace feel like?
• What do I need to mute in my life in order to hear God’s voice? Prayer Journaling Prompts
• Heavenly Father, you are…
• Heavenly Father, I thank you for…
• Prayer for peace when it comes to…
• Prayer for moments when I am….
• Heavenly Father, please give me patience to…
• Heavenly Father, I pray healing over…
• Heavenly Father, I love you because…
Without God’s grace, we will not have growth and we would be lost souls. The more grace we have and ask God for, the more mature as Christians we will be. As I sit here typing this blog post, I am thankful God, in His grace, has given us His Son to save us, His Spirit to dwell within us, His Word to instruct us, and His people to encourage us.
TIME TO SHARE & COMMENT
Let’s talk. If you write in a journal, how has this practice brought you closer to God? If you don’t keep a journal, what is your biggest obstacle to writing one?
Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!
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