Help? with Ashley Jaggi

Our brains shy away from change because it is unfamiliar. But you may find it isn’t so hard after all with strategy and science on your side! Listen as I share 3 easy to implement tips for success!

Small and simple acts and choices can make a huge difference in our lives. They can bring about great changes in our happiness and health, our relationships, our temporal preparedness, and in our spirituality. As we embark on a new year, take notice of the small and simple practices in your life and see if there's a few changes you want to make to be in a different place a year from now.

References:

Alma 37: 6-7

Hinckley: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/04/small-acts-lead-to-great-consequences?lang=eng

The Happiness Project: https://parentotheca.com/2022/05/13/the-happiness-project-gretchen-rubin-book-summary/

Dunn: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/54dunn?lang=eng

Uchdorf: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/in-praise-of-those-who-save?lang=eng

Waddell: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/25waddell?lang=eng

Wheelright: https://speeches.byuh.edu/devotionals/the-power-of-small-and-simple-things

Oaks: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/small-and-simple-things?lang=eng

Listen in as I share some useful and enlightening names of Christ and how you can bring them into your life as well as a short introduction to the 4 authors of the gospels in the New Testament.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Four_Gospels

https://www.catholic.com/qa/please-explain-the-difference-between-the-sadducees-and-the-pharisees-in-the-gospels

https://www.lds.org/new-era/2007/01/who-are-matthew-mark-luke-and-john?lang=eng

https://www.quora.com/Christianity-Why-is-John%E2%80%99s-gospel-so-different-from-the-other-three

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/story/john.html

Listen as I share 3 of my very favorite Christmas stories to warm your heart and home and check out christmasstories.org for other great stories!

Also, check out these other great resources:

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/collection/light-of-men-podcast?lang=eng&track=/media/audio/the-light-of-men-the-life-and-ministry-of-jesus-christ-good-tidings-of-great-joy-f623023?lang=eng

http://myalnwick.co.uk/Christmas/?fbclid=IwAR2HSL1doeUJCti_Qic7rNtb_8tuYw7ibCEug-q28z6c9Cvjs_32xVn5QmE

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/children/resources/topics/christmas?lang=eng

Listen in as I share the three things our brain likes to tell us and how to counter these things using our thoughts, talking back to our brain, and using the tool, "the truth is."

We do not have to let our brains run on outdated brain programming. We can talk back to them and override them and reprogram them for our benefit!

Prior episode on "the truth is" as mentioned in this episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/ashleyjaggi/629292/

When something comes up that is out of our control, focusing on it will destroy our peace of mind, take away our power, and ruin our health and our relationships. In contrast, when we focus on the things we CAN control, we’ll feel peace and progress in our lives. The only thing we really have control over is ourself. We can work to bring our focus here moment by moment and feel so much more in control and so much more peace of mind! Listen as I share how to use the circle of control!

Listen in as I share my 6 top tips for watching a love one leave your shared faith.

Resources:

https://kambam.blogspot.com/2017/04/3-things-id-like-to-tell-people-whose.html?fbclid=IwAR18CZM8XKuCVzCHvqcwwxEW0T7iBwx8cHjzTUAuA1NC1ywWKICrR1WmGZ8

https://www.tonyoverbay.com/ep125-navigating-a-faith-journey-crisis-fowlers-stages-of-faith-truth-beauty-and-goodness/

https://mormonwoman.org/2012/10/15/ask-a-mormon-woman-my-spouse-has-chosen-to-leave-the-church-now-what/

https://www.mormonfaithcrisis.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2227903863922046/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/148132815874583/

https://jasonsvoyage.com/2019/12/04/top-10-lds-faith-transition-resources/

The temple is our greatest resource here on Earth. It is where the great plan of our God is unfolded before us once again and we learn who we are and what we can become. We partake of a special spirit that can reside there because of what is not found in holy temples. It is a place set apart in the world where the Savior can enter in. The Lord is bringing temples to his people so we can partake of the blessings and power that come from attending there. Our prophet has emphasized how MUCH we will need this power in the days ahead. Our access to temples is rapidly increasing with 100 temples announced in just the last 5 years! It is worth great sacrifices on our part to be there as frequently as our circumstances will allow.

Nelson: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/47nelson?lang=eng

Sweat: https://universe.byu.edu/2016/08/15/anthony-sweat-the-doctrine-and-covenants-on-being-endowed-with-power/

Dear Jeff: Candid Advice from an Older Brother on Preparing to Enter the Temple: Washburn, J: 9781940216010: Amazon.com: Books

Prayer works. It works for me and I know it can work for you too! Listen in as I share some tips for making prayer beautiful, natural, instinctive, and full of power!

References:

https://www.compellingtruth.org/does-God-care.html

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/teachings-joseph-smith/chapter-2?lang=eng

https://rsc.byu.edu/book-mormon-3-nephi-9-30-my-gospel/pray-always-learning-pray-jesus-prayed

https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/joseph-b-wirthlin/improving-prayers/

Brooke Snow on prayer journaling: https://brookesnow.com/ep-102-conversing-with-the-lord-through-prayer-journaling/

God's plan for us is Jesus. It is the Atonement of Jesus Christ. This gift is available to all, it is for our use both when acting as the sinner and when acting as the saint. It can fill all the spaces that we need. It allows us to overcome and to become. It allows us to return to the presence of the Father. It allows us to give others a free pass and helps us to forgive and to heal. Christ has experienced all we will experience and knows exactly how to help and aid us. We are never excluded from the glorious blessings inherent in the Atonement of Jesus Christ but we DO have to invite that help into our lives. Listen in as Ashley shares her insights along with insights and teachings from modern day servants of the Lord.

Show notes:

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/bear-up-their-burdens-with-ease?lang=eng

https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/brad-wilcox/his-grace-is-sufficient/

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/tomorrow-the-lord-will-do-wonders-among-you?lang=eng