Iron sharpens iron - that's what the Bible says.

Being influential on those around you was a THING before Instagram, lol!

In fact, we are called to be a light to the world.  

So, the next question is, how to be influential?  Or, how to be MORE influential?  

That's what I dive into in this episode.

Don't worry.  This is not "how to be Instagram famous" - but rather, how to be influential in the ways that are important to you, and that can have a life-changing, positive influence on those you love.

And, it all boils down to knowing a few things about ourselves, and then consistently living from those things.

I hope this episode encourages you and reminds you that you were meant to have a positive and loving influence on YOUR PEOPLE!

Nobody likes a crybaby.  At least, that's what I thought.

And as a sensitive child, I spent a LOT of time trying to prevent the tears, hide the tears, deny the tears.

I thought my sensitive nature was a weakness.

Until one day, when I realized, It IS NOT!

We all have aspects of ourselves that we might not have chosen.  Physical, mental, emotional parts of us that feel like they're holding us back.

Question is, what are we going to do about these "flaws"?  Are we going to go through life, apologizing for how we were created? 

I hope not.

I hope this episode encourages you to take a new perspective on YOU!  

And our "weakness" is an opportunity to receive not one, but 2 amazing gifts!

Listen to the episode to find out what those 2 amazing gifts are, and why I now see my super weakness as my super strength.

And then, I'd love to hear - what is your superweakness turned superstrength?

We're more digitally connected than ever.  And we're struggling with loneliness more than ever.

So bizarre, right?  But we've had enough time to prove one thing - likes and comments and followers are STILL not nearly as powerful as YOUR PRESENCE.

That's why I wanted to talk about 3 Simple Tips to Improve Any Relationship this week.  Because the ironic thing is - with people STARVING for attention, it really only takes a BIT of intentionality to make a difference in a relationship.

Think about it - you have the ability to POWERFULLY CONNECT with those nearest and dearest to you, simply by being present and intentional.

It's such a gift to share with others.  It's such a gift to share with yourself.

I hope this episode inspires you to BE the person who leads the way in your relationships!

Christmas - it's such a bittersweet holiday.

We see plenty of reminders about the joys of the holiday season, but I know this - 

Christmas is a time when we also remember, and grieve those we've lost.

In this episode, I talk about how to hold holy space for both.

I explain WHY painful memories come up during the Christmas time, and how to handle this mixed bag of emotions during Christmas.

Your grief is precious in the eyes of the Lord, and is a way to reconnect with the TRUE gift from this season - PEACE.

And in case you'd like to listen, here's where you can listen to "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" by Casting Crowns.

Confused?  Too many options? Facing an irreversible decision?

Or, feel like EVERYONE has an opinion on what you should do - and they are NOT all on the same page?

Feel like you've been trying for awhile to make a decision

Wanting to make CERTAIN this choice is aligned with God's will for your life?

If you are struggling for clarity regarding a decision in your life, this episode is for you!

In it, I share 3 potential mistakes that make it HARDER to make a wise decision, and the solution for making wise decisions with confidence.

And if you'd like FREE help to make a wise decision - go here to book a FREE Clarity call - in 45 minutes, I'll help you explore your options, as well as gain greater perspective on how to make future decisions more confidently.

Go here:

https://aprilbragg.as.me/Clarity

Are you looking for a mentor?  Someone who will help you navigate a season of life with more confidence?  Someone who will teach you highly valuable skills without having to go back to college for a 4 year degree?  Someone who can help you get better results in your life in a shorter period of time with less effort and fewer mistakes?

Those are the benefits of a mentor.

In this episode, I talk about the MANY ways you can find a mentor, what to look for in a mentor - and what to look out for!  We discuss free vs paid, and active vs passive mentoring.  And I share some of my mentoring investments - everything from free to 5 figures!  

If you're wondering how to find a great mentor - this episode is for you!

Dear Working woman, is a mountain of laundry making you question whether you should give up a job or career that you love?

This is a question that we wrestle with - especially when we see our job responsibilities colliding with our heart's priorities - our family.

When your head is insisting it's EITHER this OR that, take a moment.  Pause.

Listen to this podcast where I have the opportunity to interview Coach Britt Tollinchi, who as a coach, empowers women to take a "BOTH AND" approach when it comes to making room for Big Career goals and Big Home goals.

Coach Britt shares her story, the pattern she picked up in the work force that made her take notice of the problem, and how she navigates confidently when LIFE and WORK collide (because that DOES happen!). 

She goes on to share her top 3 tips for what it takes to "Unjuggle the Struggle" that we women face and how she helps women succeed at BOTH their big goals.

Enjoy this lively conversation and you can find out more about Coach Britt, her work, and follow her on Social Media at the links below.

Free 30 min Coaching Consult Inquiry Form:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWMl6PiDLCZzZIltdMekRR8Fr5Hzy4unme-rH7titGIh19Sw/viewform?referrer=https://l.instagram.com/

https://www.onfirewellness.com/home

IG: @brittney_tollinchi

Have you ever heard of the man who owns a plumbing business but has not the time to unclog his own sink?  The carpenter too busy building other people's houses that he never builds his own?

Well, as Women, Mothers, Wives, Nurturers, Caregivers, Sensitive Souls, there are some things we do for other people that blesses them - and yet, we forget to do them for ourselves.

And one of those things is to ask these 3 questions.

In this episode of Bragg...About Life, I share 3 important questions that we NEED to ask ourselves.

I think of these as the "Burnout Prevention" questions.  

In fact, I LOVE to ask these questions of other women, because sometimes, oftentimes, I find that I may be the FIRST PERSON EVER to ask them.

So, listen to the episode - and I'd love to know - do you ask yourself these 3 questions?  

Enjoy!

We need more volunteers!  Are you doing your part?

When the rallying cry goes out - is your first instinct to say YES, and then figure out later how you're going to do it all? 

Do you feel bad about saying no?  Are you the person that EVERYONE turns to for help - and you're starting to wonder "Do I ever get a break?"

You are NOT ALONE. 

There are many reasons why we all fall into a pattern of overserving during different seasons of life, but for some of us, it is a REAL problem.

I know.  I've been there.  Many, many times.  In this episode of Bragg...About Life, I want to share with you some of the reasons why over-serving is not helpful to you or others, the signs that we are over-serving, and also my best tips for creating space to reassess what you're saying yes to.

At the end, above all, I want to make sure you know this - your WORTH is NOT TIED to your WORK.  Otherwise, you won't stop working until you're exhausted and burnt out, and the world will miss out on experiencing the unique gifts that you were created with.  

 

May your service be marked with genuine generosity, and never guilt!

The holidays are arriving quickly - and so is the chaos!

But chaos can take many forms.  There's the physical clutter, the extra activities on the family calendar, and the holiday treats that play havoc with your healthy eating plan.

Then some of us are dealing with more emotional chaos than usual.  Get togethers with family members that love us (and maybe drive us crazy too), or memories that bring tears to our eyes and make us feel a bit more fragile during this time of year. 

How do we navigate all of this chaos - the good, the bad, the ugly - confidently?

By creating a PLAN.  A plan for peace, for more laughter, and for a few authentic no's.

If you struggle with neglecting yourself during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, this is for you.

If you are more focused on taking care of everyone else, and find yourself getting burnt out by the busy-ness of the season, this is for you.

If you'd like to maximize the joy of this season and minimize the sugar-fueled meltdowns, this episode is for you too.

Because, at the end of the day, sometimes the very best thing we can do for ourselves AND for those we love is to set a loving limit - or, in plain English, say "NO" a little more often so we can say YES to a Holiday season filled with more peace, more joy, and more appreciation for those we love.

Now is the time to create your Holiday PLAN to Handle the Holiday Chaos Confidently!