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Your Mindset Matters. Renew Your Mind!

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“A MERRY HEART DOES GOOD LIKE A MEDICINE BUT A BROKEN SPIRIT DRIES THE BONES” Proverbs 17:22

Have you ever personally experienced a broken spirit— perhaps due to sadness, grief, hurt, guilt, anxiety, or depression?

I will admit that I have…honestly, we probably all have at some point in our lives.

In Chapter 18 of the Book, Ministry of Healing, Ellen White writes, “The relation that exists between the mind and the body is very intimate.  When one is affected the other sympathizes.  The condition of the mind affects health to a far greater degree than many realize.  Many of the diseases from which men suffer are the result of mental depression.  Grief, anxiety, discontent, remorse, guilt, distrust, all tend to break down the life forces and to invite decay and death.”

Scientific literature tells us that unmanaged negative emotions can negatively affect the immune system- leading to more illness, whereas balanced positive emotions can help support the immune system and lead to wellness.

In that same Chapter in Ministry of Healing from which I quoted earlier Mrs. White writes, “Courage, hope, faith, sympathy, love, promote health and prolong life.  A contented mind, a cheerful spirit, is health to the body and strength to the soul.”

SO NOW WHAT DO WE DO?

Romans 12:2 tells us “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind,…”

PRACTICAL TIPS TO RENEW THE MIND – (*Please seek professional help as needed)

  1. Prayer  – Be specific
  2. Saturate your mind with scriptures of Who God is and who you are to Him
  3. Sing /listen to spiritual, inspirational songs
  4. Guard the avenues to your mind (What you see, hear, read)
  5. Rehearse your gratitude regularly– Write it down
  6. Practice taking captive your thoughts and understand that this is an ongoing process.

Thoughts become words, Words become actions, Actions become habits, Habits become your character, Character determines your Destiny

REMEMBER, YOUR MINDSET MATTERS!

In my Overcome Autoimmunity private coaching program, my clients are empowered to renew their mindset to help them take control of their health.

If you are struggling with chronic illness such as autoimmune disorders and ready to invest in yourself for a high level of personalized support to reclaim your health, I invite you to schedule an appointment with me for a free Overcome Autoimmunity Discovery Call to see if and how I can help you. Click HERE to schedule your call today!

How to get back on track with your weight loss plan!

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We are now several days into the second quarter of the year. For many of us this time of year (SPRINGTIME) marks another time of RENEWAL! Those who made New Year’s resolutions may have already broken their resolve- BUT DON’T WORRY! Just make up your mind to START AGAIN. As the old saying goes; “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” One of my mentors puts it this way; “Start Now, Improve Later!”

For several years now I have started exercise routines which include walking outdoors. However, usually in the wintertime my plan gets derailed because I don’t like walking in cold and dreary conditions. I then feel bad because I have to “start over” when springtime comes. BUT NOT THIS TIME!!

During the late summer and autumn I made up my mind that I was going to keep walking outside regularly- even during the winter months. And guess what y’all! I DID IT!!! Yes, even when there was snow on the ground, and also during the rain. Click here to find out “How to Make Good use of a Snow Day for your health!” (I have snow boots, gloves, hoodies, layers of clothes, rain boots, rain poncho- so there was really no excuse not to do it.) YAAY! I felt so good when the weather turned warmer and I realized that I had walked through the winter! I made a plan. I prepared (mentally and physically). I implemented (one day at a time).

You can use the same method with your weight loss goals (even if you have tried before and fallen short). Control of self is one of the greatest assets we can develop. My encouragement to you is to understand that you can choose to be in control of yourself (each moment, each day). You may not get it just right all the time and we all make mistakes sometimes. However, you can choose to continue to keep moving forward to accomplish your goals. Listed below are 5 actions that can help you stay or get back on track:

1) Make up your mind that YOU are in CONTROL.
2) Make a PLAN. (Don’t hesitate to get help with this.)
3) Make the necessary PREPARATIONS to work the plan.
4) IMPLEMENT the plan (one step at a time)
5) CELEBRATE THE SUCCESSES. (big and small)

Let’s enjoy this Springtime Renewal season! Please leave me a comment and share with me how things are going!