Saying “no” should be simple, so why can it feel so difficult?

For many of us, saying no can bring guilt, fear, discomfort, and the need to explain or defend our decision. It can be even harder when the person asking is someone we love, respect, or consider an authority in our lives.

In this episode of Making Life Happen with Trainer V, we’re talking about the power of saying no, establishing healthy boundaries, and recognizing what your “yes” may actually cost you.

I'm back! After stepping away for a season, I'm sharing why I paused, what God has been teaching me, and what this new chapter of Making Life Happen with Trainer V is all about.

In this special Breast Cancer Awareness episode, Joy Robbins and Trainer V share insight, encouragement, and practical hope for anyone facing life’s toughest battles and how to incorporate Self-Care for daily living.

Relationship development with God is the most important thing for your growth and maturity as a believer. This episode is an interview with my guest Alonzo James who host of the popular podcast "The Unknown Preacher".

On this episode we learn the steps to putting feet to your faith.  What do we do with our feet?  We take steps. Those steps lead to something or somewhere. What have you told yourself lately that you want to do or accomplish? It's time for some forward movement.  Let's do this!

Psalm 23:4-5a ...Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.  Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies;

God has prepared (laid out) a table before us in the presence of our enemies death who is cloaked by an even bigger enemy called ignorance. In this episode, Trainer V talks about understanding your identity and exercising your authority over ignorance and death. 

Please share with you family and friends.  I believe it will change the trajectory of your life.

Life and living is full of changes, and these changes can mess us up when life becomes unfamiliar.  When things are not going our way and we consistently run into roadblocks, I believe times of Divine detours. But because our internal issues that severely challenge our trust and not having a solid reference point for what being able to trust really looks like, we oftentimes doubt God’s abilities. 

This episode provides a mental imagery of what it looks like to trust God completely. 

Fear is something that is useful when it comes to keeping us from danger. But when gone unchecked, it becomes immobilizing.  When you are immobilized, you can’t move beyond certain points.  If fear goes unchecked, they will become strongholds. A stronghold is a fortress and some of us have been behind our fortress for so long that we don’t recognize that we have become imprisoned by them.

Forgiveness is letting go of the feelings that come with anger and resentment toward a person or people that committed offense against you.  

The key is ... Forgiveness is POWERFUL with a two-fold affect.  It will not only free those who wronged you, it also releases you from the stress of carrying the burden & frustration of what happened. Forgiveness is a powerful instrument in your self-care tool belt.

A part of your self-care routine is having an easily accessible place to get away even in the midst of your day to day.  Where is this place for you?   Do you have a place in your home and/or workplace that is set up for personal retreats.