Redefine Success | Mindset, Self-Confidence, Emotional Resilience, Burnout, Work-Life Balance, Comparison, Insecurity, Identity, Peace

Redefine Success | Mindset, Self-Confidence, Emotional Resilience, Burnout, Work-Life Balance, Comparison, Insecurity, Identity, Peace

By Kristin Styers- Personal Growth Strategist, Spiritual Growth Mentor, Christian EntreprenuerReligion & SpiritualityChristianityEducationSelf-Improvement
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Redefine Success | Mindset, Self-Confidence, Emotional Resilience, Burnout, Work-Life Balance, Comparison, Insecurity, Identity, Peace episodes

  • 26. Why You Jump To Conclusions (And How To Break The Habit)

    Knowing what to do and training yourself to do it are two very different things. Insecurity can make it easy to assume the worst, question your worth, or believe a story your mind has created without ever checking the facts. In this episode of Redefine Success, we’re talking about how to recognize those patterns, challenge the assumptions that fuel insecurity, and train your mind to respond with greater clarity and confidence. You’ll learn how to catch the negative stories your mind creates, separate facts from assumptions, and build more intentional responses one mental rep at a time.

    In This Episode
    • Why knowing better doesn't always mean you'll respond differently

    • How insecurity influences the conclusions you draw about yourself and others

    • How to separate what you know from what you're assuming

    • Practical ways to interrupt negative thought patterns and retrain your response

    • How small, intentional mental reps can build confidence and emotional resilience over time

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      • Scripture Mentioned

        Philippians 4:7

        Keep challenging the way you think, choose what is true, and keep practicing what you do next.

        14 min
      • 25. Enough Emotional Chaos Already! Find Balance with 3 Simple Words
        You can have every reason to feel confident and still struggle to find your footing. 
        In this episode, we explore why true, God-led success is about more than reaching a goal. It’s about having the peace, purpose, and perspective to keep moving without letting fear, regret, comparison, or disappointment take the wheel and make you feel like a failure, steal your confidence, and weaken your emotional resilience. 
         
        Through Psalm 40 and a personal story of calling, you’ll learn how God can lift you out of the pit, steady your thoughts, and give you a firm place to stand. Your emotions are real, and they deserve to be acknowledged but they were never meant to determine the direction of your life.
        In this episode, you’ll discover:
        • Why success without peace can still feel like failure
        • How an untrained mind becomes vulnerable to the loudest thought
        • Why obedience is not restriction, but freedom and alignment
        • How to recognize the lies that keep you stuck
        • Why your emotions can speak without being allowed to steer
        • What it means to retrain your brain with God’s truth
        • The pit is not where your story ends. Look up from the fear, the disappointment, and the thoughts taking up too much room in your mind. God can lift you, steady you, and help you move forward with confidence.
          Scriptures Mentioned
          • Psalm 40:1–2
          • Acts 20:24
          • John 14:15
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            📅WINNING MINDSET MENTORING Do you feel like a mindset shift is needed but you just can't pinpoint what that specifically is or even how to do it?   My winning mindset assessment may be able to help uncover which area is dragging you down.  Go to winningmindsetmentor.com/assessment and answer those 13 questions.  I’ll send you a personalized response to help get you in a winning mindset.    Or if you’d like a 1 on 1 mentoring session you can do that too by clicking book a call at winningmindsetmentor.com

             Join me in the Facebook Community- Confidence & Clarity for God-Led Success- where we can chat and connect and you can follow along for more conversations about faith, purpose, mindset, growth, and learning how to win in a way that actually fits you.

            Go pop on those shades,  it's time to SHINE! 

             

            16 min
          • 24. Success, Parenting & the Pressure to Get It Perfect: The Conversation with Naomi Parsons I Almost Didn’t Share

            What does successful parenting really look like and who gets to define it? In this conversation with Naomi Parsons, host of the Peaceful Christian Parenting Podcast, we explore how comparison, fear of judgment, perfectionism, control, and unrealistic expectations can leave parents feeling as though they have failed. Naomi shares a perspective rooted in emotional regulation and faith, inviting Christian moms to release outside pressure, respond from a place of peace, and redefine success in a way that reflects what matters most.

            The episode also offers a real-life reminder that meaningful things do not have to be perfectly delivered. Even when plans go sideways—or the audio does—the message can still matter. Rather than forcing an ideal outcome, we can work with what we have, trust God with what we cannot control, and recognize that success is not something we have to perform our way into.

            Key Takeaways
            • Successful parenting does not require checking every box or getting every response right.
            • Comparison and fear of others’ judgment can pull parents away from peace and from the needs of their own families.
            • Emotional regulation helps parents respond more intentionally instead of reacting from pressure, fear, or perfectionism.
            • Releasing control does not mean giving up; it means working faithfully with the circumstances and resources available.
            • Imperfection does not erase the value of a meaningful message, conversation, or parenting moment.
            • You can redefine success, trust God with what you cannot control, and still call the outcome a win.
            • Show up with courage each day. Success is not about perfection; it is about choosing to be present, faithful, and willing to take the next step.
            • About the Guest

              Naomi Parsons is a parenting coach and the host of the Peaceful Christian Parenting Podcast. Her work focuses on emotional regulation support for Christian moms, helping parents move away from comparison, fear, control, and perfectionism so they can cultivate greater peace in their homes and redefine what successful parenting means for their families.  You can find her at www.listeninghearts.family

               

              Do you feel like a mindset shift is needed but you just can't pinpoint what that specifically is or even how to do it?   My winning mindset assessment may be able to help uncover which area is dragging you down.  Go to winningmindsetmentor.com/assessment and answer those 13 questions.  I’ll send you a personalized response to help get you in a winning mindset.    Or if you’d like a 1 on 1 mentoring session you can do that too by clicking book a call at winningmindsetmentor.com

               

              I'd love to hear what stood out to you from today's episode. Go to  [email protected] and leave me a voice message telling me what God is teaching you.

               

              If this episode encouraged you, would you do me a favor? Leave a review, share it with a friend, or post it on social media and tag me. You never know who might need this reminder today.

               

              Connect with me at www.winningmindsetmentor.com  and register for the newsletter by joining the Weekly Wins Club.

               

              Want to check out Horacio Printing?  Click the link to visit the Horacio Printing site.  Want to place an order?  Use the code REDEFINESUCCESSPODCASTTEAM for 15% off.  Some links shared may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only share products and resources I genuinely believe in.

               Join me in the Facebook Community- Confidence & Clarity for God-Led Success- where we can chat and connect and you can follow along for more conversations about faith, purpose, mindset, growth, and learning how to win in a way that actually fits you.

              Go pop on those shades,  it's time to SHINE! 

               

              24 min
            • 23. Feel Like a Failure Instead of Successful? 4 Things to Stop Doing

              Have you ever had a season where you're working harder and harder, but somehow feeling less and less successful?

              Maybe the market has changed or your business doesn't look like it used to. Are you guilty of comparing your numbers to someone else's? Or maybe you're simply wondering why all your effort isn't producing the results you expected.

              I've been there.

              And sometimes the answer isn't another strategy, another goal, or another thing to add to your already full plate.

              It's figuring out what you need to stop doing.

              In this episode of Redefine Success, we're talking about four things that can make you feel even more unsuccessful when you're already struggling with that feeling.

              This isn't about lowering your standards or giving up on your goals.  It's about stepping back long enough to ask a better question:  What does success actually look like here?

              Whether you're navigating a difficult real estate market, a career transition, parenting challenges, your health, finances, or simply a season that looks different than you expected, your definition of success may need to change with the season.

              You don't have to do more just to prove you're still successful.  Are you in a slow season, an off season, or simply a season that looks different than you expected?  Listen to this episode.

              Ready for Your Next Step?

              Understanding where your current state of mind has you either living in fear, overly controlling, mimicking the success of others or going so hard that you are slap worn out is key to God-led Success.  Do you feel like a shift is needed but you just can't pinpoint what that specifically is or even how to do it?   My winning mindset assessment may be able to help uncover which area is dragging you down.  Go to winningmindsetmentor.com/assessment and answer those 13 questions.  I’ll send you a personalized response to help get you in a winning mindset.    Or if you’d like a 1 on 1 mentoring session you can do that too by clicking book a call at winningmindsetmentor.com

               

              I'd love to hear what stood out to you from today's episode. Send me an email at [email protected] and tell me what God is teaching you.

               

              If this episode encouraged you, would you do me a favor? Leave a review, share it with a friend, or post it on social media and tag me. You never know who might need this reminder today.

               

              Connect with me at www.winningmindsetmentor.com  and register for the newsletter by joining the Weekly Wins Club.

               

              Want to check out Horacio Printing?  Click the link to visit the Horacio Printing site.  Want to place an order?  Use the code REDEFINESUCCESSPODCASTTEAM for 15% off.  Some links shared may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only share products and resources I genuinely believe in.

               Join me in the Facebook Community- Confidence & Clarity for God-Led Success- where we can chat and connect and you can follow along for more conversations about faith, purpose, mindset, growth, and learning how to win in a way that actually fits you.

              Go pop on those shades,  it's time to SHINE! 

               

              16 min
            • 22. Stuck in Self-Sabotage? 4 Steps to Get Out of Your Own Way and Win

              Remember always wanting to be picked for the winning team? Turns out, adulting isn't any different. We still want victory in our jobs, our families, our goals, our calling. But somewhere along the way, we bought into the lie that winning means going it alone.

              In this episode, we're talking about the opponent nobody wants to admit is real: yourself. Self-sabotage, self-doubt, and self-reliance are running plays against you and most of the time, it's friendly fire. We'll dig into what Aristotle had to say about the hardest victory of all, why God-given wisdom is the weapon you were handed the moment you joined Team Jesus, and four practical steps to stop standing in your own way.

              Because here's the thing, you were never meant to win this thing solo. It's Team Jesus all the way.

              In this episode, we cover:

              • Why "me vs. the world" thinking is exhausting  and unnecessary
              • The real reason you feel like your own biggest opponent
              • What Aristotle (yes, Aristotle) got right about the hardest victory
              • Why wisdom, not guessing, is how you actually win
              • 4 practical steps to release control and get out of your own way:
                1. Trade self-reliance for surrender
                2. Get yourself off the throne
                3. Stop watching last season's game film
                4. Quit letting the wrong sideline call your plays
                5. Scriptures mentioned:

                  • Psalm 28:7
                  • Proverbs 1:7
                  • Proverbs 3:5-6
                  • Philippians 3:13
                  • Galatians 1:10
                  • Ready to build your winning mindset?

                    Let's team up. Book your free discovery call and let's create a game plan together.  or start with the winning mindset assessment.  You can find both at  winningmindsetmentor.com  

                    Join the Weekly Wins Club for more encouragement like this, straight to your inbox.

                    Grab your confidence and Suit Up!

                    -K

                    13 min
                  • 21. A Simple Method to Respond to Fear and Strengthen Your Confidence.

                    Fear doesn’t always roar sometimes it whispers. Sometimes it slips into your everyday decisions, your confidence, your thoughts, and your future plans. In this episode, we’re breaking down the subtle ways fear shows up and how you can respond with God‑anchored confidence instead of hesitation.

                    You’ll learn:

                    • Fear triggers you may not realize are shaping your mindset

                    • Why fear often shows up in ordinary moments

                    • How Proverbs 31 reveals a blueprint for confidence

                    • The difference between emotional fear and spiritual truth

                    • A simple method to flip fear when it rises

                    • My FLIP Framework - a practical tool to help you shift your mindset in real time

                      Come on team!  It's time to WIN THE DAY!

                      ⭐Need 1 on 1 help understanding how to surrender your strengths.  Join me for a confidence and clarity session.  Book a Call at winningmindsetmentor.com.  

                      📝Take the Winning Mindset Assessment at winningmindsetmentor.com/assessment and I'll send you a personalized mindset map to drive you toward God-led success. 

                      💌 Connect with me at www.winningmindsetmentor.com  and sign up for my Newsletter. Join the Weekly Wins Club for weekly encouragement and additional resources to help you grow toward God-led success.

                      ❤️ I'd love to hear what stood out to you from today's episode. Send me an email at [email protected] and tell me what God is teaching you.

                      📝If this episode encouraged you, would you do me a favor? Leave a review, share it with a friend, or post it on social media and tag me. You never know who might need this reminder today

                       Join me in the Facebook Community- Confidence & Clarity for God-Led Success- where we can chat and connect and you can follow along for more conversations about faith, purpose, mindset, growth, and learning how to win in a way that actually fits you.

                      Go pop on those shades,  it's time to SHINE! 

                      13 min
                    • 20. Do Setbacks Have You Feeling Like a Failure? 3 Truths To Develop and Train for Emotional Resilience

                       

                      Do Setbacks Have You Feeling Like a Failure? 3 Truths for Emotional Resilience
                       
                      Have you ever had one small inconvenience feel like a giant boulder in your way? Maybe it was a delay, a technical issue, a frustrating conversation, or one more thing going wrong when you already felt stretched thin. Those moments can stir up emotion quickly, and if we are not careful, we can start making decisions from frustration instead of faith.
                       
                      In this episode, we are talking about God-led success, emotional resilience, and what setbacks really do and do not mean. A setback is not always a sign that you missed God. It is not always proof that you are incapable. And it does not automatically mean the assignment is over.
                       
                      We will look at why walking in God’s calling requires a well-lit path, how Scripture helps us recognize the enemy’s traps, and why knowing the Word matters when it is time to stand on the Truth. We’ll also talk about being spiritually awake without living afraid, responding from the Word instead of emotion, and allowing God to renew our minds instead of letting the world shape our reactions.
                       
                      If you have been feeling frustrated, delayed, or tempted to throw in the towel, this episode will encourage you to pause, pray, get wisdom, and keep taking the next faithful step.
                      In This Episode
                      • Why God-led success requires discernment, not just movement
                      • How emotions can feel real but still not tell the truth
                      • Why you cannot respond with the Word if you do not know the Word
                      • What it means to be spiritually on guard without living in fear
                      • How setbacks can test your response, your peace, and your confidence
                      • Three things a setback does not mean
                      • Why Romans 12:2 matters when emotions try to run the show
                      • Key Scriptures
                        • Psalm 119:105 — God’s Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.
                        • James 1 — Trials test our faith and produce endurance.
                        • Romans 12:2 — Do not be conformed to the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
                        • 1 Peter 5:8 — Be alert because the enemy prowls like a roaring lion.
                        • Come on team!  It's time to WIN THE DAY!

                          ⭐Need 1 on 1 help understanding how to surrender your strengths.  Join me for a confidence and clarity session.  Book a Call at winningmindsetmentor.com.  

                          💌 Connect with me at www.winningmindsetmentor.com  and sign up for my Newsletter. Join the Weekly Wins Club for weekly encouragement and additional resources to help you grow toward God-led success.

                          ❤️ I'd love to hear what stood out to you from today's episode. Send me an email at [email protected] and tell me what God is teaching you.

                          📝If this episode encouraged you, would you do me a favor? Leave a review, share it with a friend, or post it on social media and tag me. You never know who might need this reminder today

                           Join me in the Facebook Community- Confidence & Clarity for God-Led Success- where we can chat and connect and you can follow along for more conversations about faith, purpose, mindset, growth, and learning how to win in a way that actually fits you.

                          Go pop on those shades,  it's time to SHINE! 

                           

                          16 min
                        • 19. Are You Struggling with Burnout? How to Know If You’re Following God’s Lead or Striving in Your Own Strength Leaving You Tired and Unfulfilled

                          Can you believe it's September!  Yay for College Football and Hot Apple Cider.  Speaking of Cider, The CIDER framework in this episode will help you uncover if you are unintentionally using your gifts and talents for your glory instead of God's.  How often do we build something in our own strength and then wonder why it broken, off track, or failing?

                          We exhaust ourselves building, pursuing, or maintaining something in our own strength hoping for happiness, security, worth, purpose, or success only to discover that what we built cannot stand up to what we were hoping it would provide. It may satisfy us for a moment, but eventually the anxiety returns, the emptiness sets in, and we find ourselves reaching for something more. 

                          One of the most eye-opening parts of redefining success is realizing that God-led success isn't about proving what we can produce for God. It's about staying close enough to Him that the fruit of our lives flows from His direction, His timing, and His strength.

                          When we're disconnected from the Source, even good work can lead to burnout. But when we abide in Him, success begins to feel different. 

                          Come have some CIDER with me and get yourself on the right track for God-led Success, get refreshed,  and win the day knowing that where God leads, you are able to follow. 

                          Come on team!  It's time to WIN THE DAY!

                          ⭐Need 1 on 1 help understanding how to surrender your strengths.  Join me for a confidence and clarity session.  Book a Call at winningmindsetmentor.com.  

                          💌 Connect with me at www.winningmindsetmentor.com  and join the Weekly Wins Club.

                          ❤️ I'd love to hear what stood out to you from today's episode. Send me an email at [email protected] and tell me what God is teaching you.

                          📝If this episode encouraged you, would you do me a favor? Leave a review, share it with a friend, or post it on social media and tag me. You never know who might need this reminder today

                           Join me in the Facebook Community- Confidence & Clarity for God-Led Success- where we can chat and connect and you can follow along for more conversations about faith, purpose, mindset, growth, and learning how to win in a way that actually fits you.

                          Go pop on those shades,  it's time to SHINE! 

                           

                          19 min
                        • 18.Do You Just Want To Be Happy? Simple Mindset Shifts To Go From Finding Happiness to Living Happy.
                          Do You Just Want to Be Happy?

                          Simple Mindset Shifts to Go From Finding Happiness to Living Happy

                          “I just want to be happy.”

                          We've all said it. But what do we actually mean?

                          In this episode, we're redefining happy.  What if happiness isn't something you're supposed to find once your circumstances finally line up? What if it's something you can cultivate and practice even when life isn't going exactly the way you planned?

                          We'll look at the difference between feeling happy and living in a state of happiness, and how simple mindset shifts can help you cultivate contentment, peace, confidence, gratitude, and joy.

                          We'll talk about:

                          • Why getting everything you want can't be the definition of happiness
                          • Why being happy doesn't mean everything always feels good
                          • The trap of “I'll be happy when…”
                          • The difference between a feeling of happiness and a state of happiness
                          • How contentment, peace, confidence, joy, and gratitude can shape how we experience life
                          • How we can train our brains to notice what's good instead of constantly focusing on what's missing
                          • Why happiness doesn't have to depend on certainty or perfect circumstances
                          • How faith changes the way we define happiness
                          • What it looks like to choose our focus and cultivate a happier life
                          • How redefining happiness can ultimately help us redefine success
                          • Share with me how you've made the shift from finding Happiness to Living Happy at [email protected].   Visit WinningMindsetMentor.com to join the Weekly Wins Club for weekly encouragement, fresh perspective, and practical ways to keep retraining your brain for God-led success. 

                            Ready to take some of this work a little deeper? Schedule a complimentary Confidence & Clarity Mentor Session with me.

                            Want to check out Horacio Printing?  Click the link to visit the Horacio Printing site.  Want to place an order?  Use the code REDEFINESUCCESSPODCASTTEAM for 15% off.  Some links shared may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only share products and resources I genuinely believe in.

                             Join me in the Facebook Community- Confidence & Clarity for God-Led Success- where we can chat and connect and you can follow along for more conversations about faith, purpose, mindset, growth, and learning how to win in a way that actually fits you.

                            Go pop on those shades,  it's time to SHINE! 

                            16 min
                          • 17. Disappointment & Cynicism: How They Hijack Your Mindset and How to Take Back Control

                            Disappointment is inevitable.

                            Sometimes it creeps in slowly through unmet expectations, one-sided relationships, closed doors, and goals that aren't happening on our timeline. Other times, it hits like a freight train and knocks us completely off our feet.

                            But here's the mindset shift:

                            Disappointment is something you experience. It doesn't have to become who you are.

                            In this episode, we're talking about what happens when disappointment begins to cloud your vision and how easily it can turn into cynicism.

                            Because when you start thinking, "I should have known better," "Nothing ever works out," or "Why do I even bother?"—you may have just invited Cynical Cindy into the passenger seat.   And CC knows just how to ruin a great adventure. 

                            We'll talk about how to retrain your brain so disappointment doesn't become defeat, a setback doesn't become failure, and one pothole doesn't become the end of the road.

                            In this episode, you'll discover:
                            • Why it's okay to be disappointed—and why you don't have to rush through the pain
                            • How disappointment can cloud your perspective and distort the way you see yourself, your future, and even God
                            • Why you need to challenge the conclusions you make when you're disappointed
                            • How to recognize when disappointment is turning into cynicism
                            • Why pivoting isn't quitting
                            • How prayer can help clear your mental windshield and restore perspective
                            • Four mental reps for training against cynicism:
                              • Feel it—but don't feed it
                              • Challenge the conclusion
                              • Practice the pivot
                              • Rewrite the old narrative (use white out)
                              • Redefine Disappointment.  And in doing so you'll Redefine Success.  

                                Go pop on those shades.  It's time to Shine ☀️

                                🚗If disappointment has left you feeling stuck, discouraged, or unsure of what comes next, Let's talk about how to redefine disappointment, clear the windshield, and get you back on the road toward God-led success.   Book a call at winningmindsetmentor.com and let's figure out your next step,

                                ❤️ I'd love to hear what stood out to you from today's episode. Send me an email at [email protected] and tell me what God is teaching you.

                                 

                                📝If this episode encouraged you, would you do me a favor? Leave a review, share it with a friend, or post it on social media and tag me. You never know who might need this reminder today.

                                Connect with me at www.winningmindsetmentor.com  and join the Weekly Wins Club.

                                 

                                Want to check out Horacio Printing?  Click the link to visit the Horacio Printing site.  Want to place an order?  Use the code REDEFINESUCCESSPODCASTTEAM for 15% off.  Some links shared may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only share products and resources I genuinely believe in.

                                 Join me in the Facebook Community- Confidence & Clarity for God-Led Success- where we can chat and connect and you can follow along for more conversations about faith, purpose, mindset, growth, and learning how to win in a way that actually fits you.

                                14 min

                              About Redefine Success | Mindset, Self-Confidence, Emotional Resilience, Burnout, Work-Life Balance, Comparison, Insecurity, Identity, Peace

                              From the publisher's feed

                              Do you feel unsuccessful in some aspect of your life or even like a failure at times?  Is the pressure of trying to meet other’s expectations for your life exhausting?  Are you tired of the comparison driven anxiety that comes with keeping up with those around you?  Then you’ve landed in just the right spot!   This podcast will help you to renew your mindset and feel confident that meaningful work doesn’t require that you be the loudest in the room.  Hey! I’m Kristin.  Wife, mom and Realtor called by God to share my story of how I realized that I didn’t have to strive to meet the world's definition of achievement or imitate others to feel accomplished or successful.  I simply needed to shift my way of thinking to align my value with my God given identity.  I needed a new perspective on success.  If you are done with chasing the hype, tired of feeling like you don’t measure up and ready to succeed in a way that actually fits you, then grab your coffee and your confidence and suit up.   It’s time to win the day!