Marketplace Chaplains is a faith based non-profit serving Christ and the community through their chaplains. In this week's episode, Heather and Jamie are joined by Brian Horner, Executive Director of Operations in Southeast Houston. This organization is far more than an employee assistance program for Highpoint. It has had impact on our staff's wellness - for both mental and spiritual health. We've even used their services to reach out to our clients when we know they need support. The chaplains that Highpoint has had for a little over two years now are just as much a part of our family as anyone else. They're welcome in our office anytime and are always here to listen and pray over anyone at their request. That's the beauty of this program - it is entirely voluntary and works by reaching into your heart rather than hesitating to reach out. As Brian says, "it's not rocket science - it's a thousand little things that make all the difference." We put forth the highest recommendation on their services, and if you want to learn more you can visit www.mchapusa.com or call (972) 941-4400 to discuss the ways your business could benefit. 

Everyone needs support to overcome their personal battles - inside and out - but getting stronger for yourself is the greatest achievement of all. From September 8 to November 21, two incredibly inspirational women took on Andy Frisella's "75 HARD - A Tactical Guide to Winning the War with Yourself." This 11 week challenge involves transforming your physical state BY transforming your mental state. It doesn't cost anything, but requires a ton of discipline. Listen as Heather and Jamie discuss how they got through all 75 days of committed and intentional self-care. Whether it was scheduling their workouts, daily reading time, or meal plans, they talk about how no other challenge is like 75 Hard and how they PURSUED DISCOMFORT to overcome every trial and temptation. To learn more about this tool you can visit andyfrisella.com and possibly dare to try it out! 

Time management is crucial to achieving your long-term goals. In this episode, Heather demonstrates the concept of dividing your tasks-at-hand into four quadrants based on importance and urgency. More often than not, we are pulled into the whirlwind of urgent unexpected emails and phone calls, we have meetings to attend, and we end up feeling burned out. It requires intentionality to do the things that will have the most impact on your roles and goals. To watch the video of this lesson, follow this link: https://vimeo.com/467354279 and try it out for both your personal and professional life. Schedule the big rocks, don’t sort gravel!