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Makeover Your Morning and You Just Might Makeover Your Life

Christy — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 23:20:42 +0000

I think you know over the past 6-9 months I’ve been working on creating a morning routine that really works. Everyone says you need one, right? But an executive with nobody to think about but himself is a far cry from those of us with multiple, and I mean multiple, responsibilities in the mornings! Am I right or what?

When I say, “I’m responsible for getting the kids to school,” it sure doesn’t sound like much, but I have a feeling you can relate to the way that 1 responsibility can so wreck you that by 7:45am you feel like you are already DONE! (Or am I the only one?)

I’ve been trying a variety of things to create a good morning routine. I’ve really loved the The Miracle Morning that Hal Elrod put together. Remember when I talked about it here?

But I still felt like something was missing. And now that school will be out in only 3 more days, I know it’s more important than ever for me to settle in and pick something that will work consistently.

Enter my amazing friend, Crystal Paine. You know I talk all about Crystal and her MoneySavingMom.com blog all the time. I just admire her so much. She’s so disciplined and organized and strategic. (Don’t we just love our opposites!)

I’m so excited to let you know that she has a terrific course called Makeover Your Mornings that’s been incredibly successful in 2015 and now in 2016.

I went through the whole course and it was so simple and fun. Using videos that include glimpses inside her real life, I was so engaged, I watched all 14 episodes in just one sitting! And I have a sneaking suspicion you’re going to love it too.

Crystal has created the Make Over Your Mornings course to help you revolutionize your productivity, streamline your days, eliminate decision fatigue, cultivate your soul, and MORE!

Some of the topics covered in this program include:

Discovering why a well-planned morning revolutionizes your whole day
Establishing bedtime routines
Designing a morning routine centered on your biggest priorities
Goal-setting
Setting up a task management system
Prioritizing exercise and healthy breakfasts
Creating internal and external motivators
Establishing accountability
Battling lies
Building stamina when things get tough

But what I especially love is that all this goodness is packed into a simple, three-fold approach: a chapter to read, a video to watch, and a project to complete – all of which will take no more than 15 minutes of your time. We all have time for that!

I think this tiny investment — just 15 minutes of your day – anytime of day by the way — can yield potentially amazing results for you and your family.

But Crystal’s not the Money Saving Mom for nothing! And this course is unbelieveably priced!

I know! Crazy, right? I mean seriously, if you get even 1 good tip it’s totally worth it! So head on over to MakeOverYourMornings.com and get in on the rock-bottom price for this fabulous course!

So as we head into the middle of another month, I know your best first step is to take a breath and discover Crystal’s Makeover Your Mornings program.

Who know what might happen? It might, just might, be the first step towards making over your life!

P.S. I’m so happy to be an affiliate of Crystal’s on this program. I believe in the program and am so thankful to be able to share it with you.

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#035: Crystal Paine and Ruth Soukup – The Money Saving Mom and Living Well Spending Less Bloggers Share From Their Hearts

Christy — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:45:35 +0000

Can you believe it??!! I’m SO EXCITED to have both Crystal Paine, Money Saving Mom and Ruth Soukup, Living Well Spending Less on this podcast. Loved by the millions of moms they have helped, today we get to visit and hear their hearts as they talk about family, working, success, grace, forgiveness, failure and tattoos. Whew! It’s quite an interview. Can’t wait to hear how you love it too.

Key Ideas:

Part 1 – Interview highlights

The positive and powerful results of allowing your work to flow from your passion, experiences and point of need
What team parenting looks like
Teaching kids responsibility
The power of compartmentalizing
Getting real about where you need help – and then getting it
Why you should figure out how to surround yourself with people who can do what you can’t
Giving yourself grace
Finding peace through obedience

Part 2 – How to Recognize When Quitting is the Right Choice

Take a good look at where you are
Recognize that quitting IS an option
Moving forward
Using Goals as a measuring stick of what’s working…and what’s not working
Videos to Your Best Year Ever program by Michael Hyatt

Website Links

Crystal Paine

Ruth Soukup

Recommended Reading

Crystal Paine

Say Goodbye to Survival Mode: 9 Simple Strategies to Stress Less, Sleep More, and Restore Your Passion for Life, by Crystal Paine

Choose Gratitude: Blessings Journal, by Crystal Paine

Ruth Soukup

Living Well, Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good Life, by Ruth Soukup

How To Blog For Profit: Without Selling Your Soul, by Ruth Soukup

31 Days To A Clutter Free Life: One Month to Clear Your Home, Mind & Schedule, by Ruth Soukup

Finding your strengths….StrengthsFinder 2.0, by Tom Rath

Encouraging Word of the Week: Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

Question: There were so many good ideas discussed – which was most impactful for you? Have you ever had an experience where you quit…and felt good about it? I’d love to hear your stories – just leave a comment below.

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#029: Courtney DeFeo – A House that Giggles and Mission Statements (Podcast)

Christy — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:40:16 +0000

I am so excited to get to introduce you to the amazing Courtney DeFeo. She is just a dynamo with a million ideas a minute. The difference between her and some of us is that she actually moves on her ideas! You may know her because of her best selling ABC Scripture Cards, they are adorable and you’ll hear the story of how they came about in this podcast. Additionally, she just published her new book, In This House, We Will Giggle: Making Virtues, Love, and Laughter a Daily Part of Your Family Life! It’s delightful! You’re going to love Courtney as much as I did I know! Here’s a quick overview of some of the things we talked about…

Key Ideas:
Part 1: Interview

Effectively using your gifts
How amazing stuff can happen when you wait on God’s timing
How to give up what’s not working
The importance of seeking wise counsel
Forgiveness
A strategy to stop comparing
The power of a great Mission Statement

Part 2: How to create Your Own Mission Statement

“Find out what your lane is”, Courtney DeFeo

1. Ask – What are my passions and areas of natural giftedness?

What is my special passion?
What do I do better than anyone else? (Where do my gifts and talents line up?)
How do I do this? What does it look like?
What am I creating/designing/building?
What is the result I’m looking for?
What keeps me up at night?

2. Answer – What are we about? What am I about?

3. Application – Write it down, memorize it and use this as a filter for making decisions about opportunities as well as staying focused

Courtney’s Website links and favorite Podcasts:
courtneydefeo.com
Catalyst
Andy Stanley
Louie Giglio

Courtney’s Recommended Reading and Resources:
In This House, We Will Giggle: Making Virtues, Love, and Laughter a Daily Part of Your Family Life, by Courtney DeFeo

Parenting the Wholehearted Child: Captivating Your Child’s Heart with God’s Extravagant Grace, by Jeannie Cunnion

The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands, by Lysa TerKeurst

**Watch for her darling “Conversation Cups” to be available January 2015**

Encouraging Word of the Week: “God has already woven in you a beautiful story.” Courtney DeFeo
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Question: What part of this interview spoke to you the most? What idea did you really connect with? Do you want Courtney’s new book? Just leave your favorite parts of this interview below and on Friday, November 14, 2014, I’ll pick one winner from all the commenters.

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#011: How to Know If, When and How to Change Direction (Podcast)

Christy — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 16:11:08 +0000

Christy shares in today’s podcast how to recognize if you are stuck and need to let go of what’s not working in order to move forward. She then walks you through the steps…if, how and when to make your move.

Key Ideas:

How do you know if it’s time to make a change?

You feel a deep sense of discontent.
You don’t enjoy what you’re doing anymore.
You are not experiencing fulfillment.
You have physical symptoms of discomfort.
You’re not having successes anymore.

What to do when you are ready to make a change.

Start Researching
Start Connecting with your Connections (Circle of Influence)
Create a rough plan of action and get started.
Review and Reflect

Best Book Resources:

The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results, by Gary Keller
Finding Your Element: How to Discover Your Talents and Passions and Transform Your Life, by Sir Ken Robinson

Website Resources:

www.moneysavingmom.com

www.hellomrbrown.com

michaelhyatt.com

http://youtu.be/KDhhIghXxfo (Sir Ken Robinson talking about passion – just 2 minutes long)

One more thing: Remember, my book give away this week for the first person to rate and leave a review on iTunes gets The ONE Thing as my gift!

Encouraging Word of the Week: Proverbs 15:22 “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisors they succeed.”

Question: What do you need to let go of? Where have you let things slide or stagnate and are you ready to move your life forward? What’s holding you back? I can’t wait to read your comments below.

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