Elevator Talk With Michelle

Elevator Talk With Michelle

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  • How To Set Boundaries
    Hi and welcome to another Elevator Talk Podcast! Today's topic is all about setting boundaries and the importance of doing so.
    Do you feel burned out trying to keep other people happy? Do you let people walk all over you because you’re afraid to stand up for yourself?
    I’m sure there are people you respect because they don’t take nonsense from anyone. They’re not afraid to say no, and they do it with such poise and grace. So why do you feel such resistance when it comes to standing up for yourself?
    Often times we don’t say no to people because we’re afraid it might offend them or create tension in a relationship. We’re taught to be kind to others, but we ultimately need to find the balance between being kind and being firm. Otherwise, we give others permission to take advantage of us.
    Standing up for yourself and your time can make a huge impact on your well-being and life satisfaction.
    As this is a topic many of us struggle with, let’s discuss the art of boundary setting so we can spend less energy on people-pleasing.
    The Importance Of Setting Boundaries:
    Many of us recognize that we are people-pleasers even though we don’t want to be. We say yes to parties we don’t want to go to, coffee runs that don’t fall under our job description, and weekend getaways with friends that we can’t afford.
    Despite not wanting to be a people-pleaser, you continue to fill the role because you don’t want to hurt people’s feelings. You don’t want people thinking you’re rude or disrespectful.
    The thing is that you’re actually disrespecting yourself if you continue to do things out of fear or a sense of obligation.
    There’s a fine line between being a good person and trying to make people think you’re a good person. You are “most likely” a good person, regardless of whether you do everything someone asks you do to.
    7 Ways To Set Better Boundaries:
    1. Get Crystal Clear On Your Priorities.
    2. Communicate What You Will And Will Not Tolerate.
    3. Listen To Your Gut Instinct.
    4. Think About The Impact Of Your Actions.
    5. Do Things Because They Make You Feel Good.
    6. When Possible Offer An Alternative.
    7. Be Direct And Firm With Your Answer.
    16 min
  • How To Identify Your God-Given Talents
    Hi and welcome back to Elevator Talk With Michelle! Today's topic is all about figuring out what your gifts and talents are. As you listen to this Podcast, make sure you have your journal with you. 
    For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. -Romans 12:4-8 NIV
    That’s great, you say. Talents and abilities… just one more of those mysteries of the Bible, you say, because you don’t have a clue as to what yours are. But it’s not a mystery. And even though you might not think so, you do have at least some idea of what yours are. Think about it:
    · What do you enjoy doing?
    · What makes you feel accomplished or at ease?
    · What activities do you gravitate towards when you have free time?
    · What character traits are you complimented on?
    · What do people say they like or admire about you?
    · What ministries or volunteer opportunities pique your interest and make you feel good about doing?
    · Which ones make you nervous and uptight?
    · What activities or responsibilities do you find unenjoyable and stressful?
    17 min
  • 10 Ways To Serve God Every Day

    Hi and welcome back to another Elevator Talk With Michelle Podcast! Today's topic is all about serving God. Please be sure to read: Matthew 28:18-20 and 1 Corinthians 12. When Jesus left this earth to return to heaven to wait for the time God sends Him back to get us, He commanded us to be His hands, feet, eyes, ears, and mouth. We are to take the message of the Gospel to anyone and everyone we can (Matthew 28:18-20). As a Christian, it is important that you understand this: Service isn’t an option. Service is a responsibility. 

    Don’t let the thought of service intimidate you and don’t ever feel you don’t have anything worthwhile to offer. We all have something… lots of somethings to offer. But just in case you need a few ideas to get you started, take a look at what I believe are the top ten ways we can serve. 

    1. Be Kind To Strangers. 

    2. Remember Someone. 

    3. Pray For Those In Need. 

    4. Share Food. 

    5. Share Your Time. 

    6. Give Generously. 

    7. Share What You Have. 

    8. Share Your Talents. 

    9. Share the Word. 

    10. Just Ask.

    22 min
  • The 11 Best Black Teas To Drink

    Hi and welcome back to another Elevator Talk Podcast! Today I am sharing some information and history about black tea, please be sure you try one of these teas and let me know what you think. 

    The 11 Best Black Teas From Around the World:

    1. English Breakfast Tea

    2. Earl Grey Tea

    3. Assam Black Tea

    4. Yunnan Black Tea

    5. Darjeeling Black Tea

    6. Keemun Black Tea

    7. Ceylon Black Tea

    8. Lapsang Souchong Tea

    9. Nilgiri Tea

    10. Hei Cha Tea

    11. Masala Chai Tea


    Final Thoughts on the Best Black Teas:

    Black tea is popular around the world, and rightly so. Thanks to its rich history, full-body, and enticing aroma, there’s nothing that can take its place. There’s a black tea out there for everyone. If you’re on a quest to discover your favorite, remember to stick with fair-trade, high-quality, USDA organic loose-leaf tea or tea crystals.

    22 min
  • Stop Living For Other People

    Hi and welcome back to another Elevator Talk Podcast! Today I am going to be talking about how to stop living for other people.

    This is what happens when we live for other people and not for ourselves:

    1. They Don’t Actually Know Who You Are.

    2. We Start To Put Ourselves In A Box.

    3. We Stop Creating Our Own Goals & Dreams.

    4. We Stop Living For Ourselves.

    Quote: “I’m not in this world to live up to your expectations and you’re not in this world to live up to mine.” — Bruce Lee

    Questions to ask yourself:

    How much of your life do you give away to other people without even realizing it?

    How many more of our dreams do we need to push aside before we realize it’s too late to live up to them anymore?

    How much more time do we need to give up before we realize that we can’t take that time back and it won’t be returned to us either?

    How much more of ourselves do we need to give up to others?



    16 min
  • Never Give Up On Yourself
    Hi and welcome back to another Elevator Talk Podcast.
    Life is full of setbacks. There are times when you give it your best shot and still fall flat on your face. We all have faced or will face struggles with our finances, in our relationships, our love life, our job, our businesses, etc. So what do you do during these discouraging moments? You pick yourself up and keep going. Here are some things to remember:
    1. All Problems Have a Solution. Tony Robbins is quoted as saying “Leaders spend 5 percent of their time on the problem and 95 percent of their time on the solution.” Thomas Edison famously had over 1,000 unsuccessful attempts at creating the lightbulb before he finally achieved the workable solution. Regardless of the problem you’re currently stuck on, the situation is not hopeless. Every problem you face, has a solution., so focus on the solution and not the problem.
    2. Life Rewards Those Who Keep Trying. Many of the successful people in the world weren’t dealt a great hand, they were simply persistent and kept trying even when life knocked them down. A perfect example of this is J.K. Rowling, who was a jobless single parent when she wrote Harry Potter. Albert Einstein failed his university entrance exam prior to becoming a Nobel Prize winning physicist. Abraham Lincoln had several failed election campaigns before becoming one of the United States’ most influential presidents. All of these people could have given up. But they kept trying — and that determination ultimately allowed them to achieve success.
    3. Not Giving Up Could Help Other People. Not giving up on yourself won’t just make a difference in your life, it could help other people as well. Your goals and dreams can help someone else turn their life around. You could become the inspiration for others who learn from your success story and use it to get through their own dark times. “Never, never, never give up.” – Winston Churchill
    4. Your Past Does Not Dictate Your Future. If there’s one lesson to be learned from all this, it’s that your past never dictates your future. No matter how many times you have failed before, you can turn things around. It is never too late to change the end of the story. Every successful person was once a “wannabe.” We all must learn to “fail forward.” Use your past as a learning experiences, so you don’t make the same mistakes again.
    Take Away: Sometimes, it may seem like the only thing keeping you going is positive self-talk, but no matter how hard things get or how much others refuse to believe in you, you control your own destiny. Always remember that you are the one who chooses how you will move on and keep trying. By refusing to give up on yourself and continuing to put forth your best effort, success will eventually come.
    16 min
  • How To Manifest Your Wants And Desires
    Hi and welcome back to another Elevator Talk Podcast. If you took the time to read the 2006 bestselling book, The Secret then you know you can manifest anything you want. Now what exactly is manifestation? In a nutshell, it is bringing something tangible into your life through attraction and belief. In other words; if you think it, and believe it, it will come. However, there is more to manifestation than willpower and positive thinking. As Angelina Lombardo, the author of A Spiritual Entrepreneur, tells OprahMag.com, “manifesting is making everything you want to feel and experience a reality... via your thoughts, actions, beliefs, and emotions." Having said that, here is how you can start manifesting things:
    1. You Must Be Clear About Your Goals.
    2. You Must Start Working Towards Your Goals.
    3. You Must Be Mindful And Thankful For What You Receive.
    4. Let Go Of Any Resistance And Limiting Beliefs.
    12 min
  • When God Says No
    Hi and welcome back to another Elevator Talk With Michelle Podcast. Today's subject is: When God says “no”. Sometimes just like every loving mother or father does. Here are some things to remember when God chooses to say “no.”
    1. God Says “NO” When He Has A Bigger Perspective. Hebrews 4:13 says: “He knows about everyone everywhere. Everything about us is bare and wide open to the all-seeing eyes of our living God; nothing can be hidden from Him. Proverbs. 2:8 says: “(God) guards the course of the just and protects the way of His faithful ones.”
    2. God Says “NO” When He Has A Better Plan For You. Hebrews 11:39-40 says: “These were commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had planned SOMETHING BETTER.
    3. God Says “NO” When He Has A Greater Purpose For You. 1 Peter 1:7 says: “The purpose of these troubles is to test your faith as fire tests how genuine gold is. Your faith is more precious than gold.” 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 says: “These present troubles are quite small and won't last very long. Yet they will produce in us an immeasurably great glory that will last forever! So, we don't look at the troubles we can see right now; rather, we look forward to what we have not yet seen. For the troubles we see will soon be over, but the joys to come will last forever.” Ecclesiastes 11:5 says: “Just as you’ll never understand how the mystery of life forms in a pregnant woman, so you’ll never understand the mystery at work in all that God does.”
    Homework: Pull out your journal and write down your prayer requests that God said No or Not Right Now to. Then using what I have shared with you, think about why you think God didn’t answer your prayers, the way you thought He should have. What was Gods perspective, plan, and purpose for you, in each of your prayers?
    8 min
  • When You've Done All You Can
    Hi and welcome back to my Podcast! I am excited about this weeks topic, as we have all hit rock bottom and had to figure out how to get back up when life has knocked us down. Donnie McClurkin has a song entitled Stand and the words to the song simply ask the question:
    What do you do when you've done all you can and it seems like it's never enough? And what do you say When your friends turn away and you're all alone? Tell me, what do you give when you've given your all and it seems like you can't make it through? Well, you just stand when there's nothing left to do. You just stand, watch the Lord see you through. Yes, after you've done all you can, you just stand.
    Tell me, how do you handle the guilt of your past? Tell me, how do you deal with the shame? And how can you smile while your heart has been broken and filled with pain? Tell me what do you give when you've given your all? Seems like you can't make it through. Child, you just stand when there's nothing left to do, you just stand, watch the Lord see you through. Yes, after you've done all you can you just stand. Stand and be sure, be not entangled in that bondage again, you just stand and endure. God has a purpose, yes, God has a plan. 
    Tell me what do you do when you've done all you can and it seems like you can't make it through? Child, you just stand. Don't you dare give up through the storm. Stand through the rain. Through the hurt yeah, through the pain. Don't you bow, and don't you bend. Don't give up, no, don't give in. Hold on, just be strong. God will step in and it won't be long. After you've done all you can, after you've gone through the hurt, after you've gone through the pain, after you've gone through the storm, after you've gone through the rain. Prayed and cried; After you've done all you can you just stand.
    So, what do you do when you’ve done all you can do:
    1. Stay Hopeful. Life is full of challenges, but hope is key to enduring and conquering them.
    2. Make A Conscious Choice To Be Happy. Happiness is a choice, and your perception is your reality. Finding the good in all situations will help to overcome negative beliefs.
    3. Pick Your Battles. Work on the things you have control over, instead of overwhelming yourself with things you can’t change. Let Go… Let God!
    4. Reflect, Relax and Release. Surrendering it to God means we don’t get to hang on to it. It’s good to reflect and learn from your mistakes and undesirable situations, but don’t get hung up on them. Let it go and relax. Release the pressure of the situation and move forward.
    5. Take Time For Yourself. Do something that eases your mind; something enjoyable that can make you feel refreshed and alive. Take a hot bath, do some crafts or hobbies, get out and enjoy your surroundings, or take in a movie or go to dinner with friends or family. Just do something!
    6. Live, Laugh, And Love. Make a choice to live! Research has proven that laughter releases hormones that reduce stress, provides a physical and emotional release, and even provides a good workout for the heart. Make a decision to love yourself, flaws and all.
    BONUS: I challenge you to try each and every one of these tips, so that you can take control over your situation, and live a more strategic, desirable, and encouraging life!
    16 min
  • How To Love Those Who Hurt You
    John 16:33 tells us this: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Learning how to extend love and forgiveness when others have hurt us is hard; sometimes very hard. It can feel like it’s impossible. We are called to forgive. We are called to love. But what does it look like to forgive those who have hurt us in ways that are beyond comprehension? Their words and their actions have broken our hearts and sometimes our spirits. How can we move past the hurt and the brokenness to get to forgiveness and love for the offender?
    1. Don’t Think About The Hurt As Much As You Think About Christ.
    2. Pray For Those That Hurt You.
    3. Extend Grace Even When You Don’t Want To.
    BONUS: Even on the cross, Jesus prayed that his Father in Heaven would forgive the people who stripped him of his clothes, savagely beat him, and proceeded to execute him. “Father, forgive them,” Jesus said, “They do not know what they’re doing” (Luke 23:24).
    16 min

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