Wed, 31 December 2014
Whew! What a year this has been! As we wind down 2014, I thought I’d share with you a few of the timeless truths I’ve embraced this past year and give you a sneak peak of where I’ll be focusing in 2015. Can’t wait to see what this next year will bring us all! Timeless truths I embraced this year… 1. You can do more than you realize. When I review what I did during the past year, and all the new stuff I learned, I’m really encouraged. Just because I’m not in school doesn’t mean I can’t still be learning and growing and this year proved it for me, and it is true for you too. 2. Get help. There are so many people who can help you – figure out what you need and then ask for help. The right person will appear. The book by Amanda Palmer called, The Art of Asking: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help is a great resource if you are ready to get inspired to ask in your own life. Areas to get help:
3. It’s never too late to go for your dreams. Figuring out what you really want to do is actually fun. Take the time to make yourself a rough sketch and then start. Don’t wait for perfection. Lots of people talk about being imperfect and how to manage your perfectionism…get whatever help you need to get started and then start. Once you start, then the pieces will sort themselves out. Michael Hyatt’s Best Year Ever will help you get started with your dreams and then help you get started! Next year – here are the 2 things I’m going to remind myself of daily so I stay focused: 1. Take care of myself first. I did train for and complete a 1/2 marathon, but at a heavy weight and kind of with the least effort possible principle. 2015 is going to be different. I’m putting this effort front and center. I know all the other stuff will fall into place as I figure out this piece of my life. 2. Do more of what I love. When I was doing my goal setting I discovered that of all the things I enjoyed this past year, the best part was still what drove me to work in the first place. Speaking and teaching still top the charts and make me happiest. So, I’m going to make sure and do more of that this next year. All the other stuff will still be there – but as supporting rolls to help create more opportunity to do more of what I love. More speaking. More stories. More entertaining. More laughter. More connecting. 2015 Word of the Year: Routine I have 1 outstanding, terrific and fabulous routine. Every night I wash my face utilizing a system. I also floss and brush my teeth. My morning average is about 95%, but the evening is 99.9999999999%. And this is since 1984. 30 Years! Seriously, I cannot remember a single night I have gone to bed without washing my face and brushing my teeth. Flossing is about 98.999999%. My night-time rituals I don’t even think about. They are so routine as to be a ritual. No thinking — I just do them. 30 years! Here’s the deal. If I can do it in one area of my life (my face) then I can do it in others. So my word for the year is Routine. I’ll learn to love it. Learn to embrace it. Learn to flourish in the midst of it. That will be growth! “Routine enables creativity to flourish.” Encouraging Word for the Year: Proverbs 16:9 (NIRV) “In their hearts human beings plan their lives. But the Lord decides where their steps will take them.” Question: What about you? What did you learn this year? What are you going to focus on next year? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Please leave your comments below. The post #037: Timeless Truths of 2014 and Focus for 2015 (Podcast) appeared first on Christy Largent.
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Mon, 22 December 2014
I’m so excited to share Denise Hughes with you today. She is a writer, teacher, blogger, speaker, mother and all-around outstanding woman! In this time of craziness as we enjoy Christmas and then wrap up the year, I think her words of wisdom will be encouraging and inspiring for you. Be sure to check out her blogs too…I put all the links down at the bottom of the show notes. Enjoy! Key Ideas: Part 1 – Interview highlights
Part 2 – Seasons, Community and Getting Energized
Website Links Deeper Waters Retreat, June 26-28, 2015 Denise’s Recommended Reading The Daily Bible – In Chronological Order Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Faith in Community, by Dietrich Bonhoeffer Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain My Utmost for His Highest: Quality Paperback Edition, by Oswald Chambers The Pursuit of God, by A. W. Tozer In This House, We Will Giggle: Making Virtues, Love, and Laughter a Daily Part of Your Family Life, by Courtney DeFeo Favorite Quote: “If you cannot express yourself on any subject, struggle until you can. If you do not, someone will be the poorer all the days of his life.” Oswald Chambers Encouraging Word of the Week: Psalm 133:1 “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” The post #036: Denise J. Hughes and Community (Podcast) appeared first on Christy Largent.
Direct download: 036DeniseJHughesCommunityandSeasons.mp3
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Tue, 16 December 2014
#035: Crystal Paine and Ruth Soukup – The Money Saving Mom and Living Well Spending Less Bloggers Share From Their Hearts
Can you believe it??!! I’m SO EXCITED to have both Crystal Paine, Money Saving Mom and Ruth Soukup, Living Well Spending Less on this podcast. Loved by the millions of moms they have helped, today we get to visit and hear their hearts as they talk about family, working, success, grace, forgiveness, failure and tattoos. Whew! It’s quite an interview. Can’t wait to hear how you love it too. Key Ideas: Part 1 – Interview highlights
Part 2 – How to Recognize When Quitting is the Right Choice
Website Links Crystal Paine Ruth Soukup Recommended Reading Crystal Paine Say Goodbye to Survival Mode: 9 Simple Strategies to Stress Less, Sleep More, and Restore Your Passion for Life, by Crystal Paine Choose Gratitude: Blessings Journal, by Crystal Paine Ruth Soukup Living Well, Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good Life, by Ruth Soukup How To Blog For Profit: Without Selling Your Soul, by Ruth Soukup 31 Days To A Clutter Free Life: One Month to Clear Your Home, Mind & Schedule, by Ruth Soukup Finding your strengths….StrengthsFinder 2.0, by Tom Rath Encouraging Word of the Week: Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Question: There were so many good ideas discussed – which was most impactful for you? Have you ever had an experience where you quit…and felt good about it? I’d love to hear your stories – just leave a comment below. The post #035: Crystal Paine and Ruth Soukup – The Money Saving Mom and Living Well Spending Less Bloggers Share From Their Hearts appeared first on Christy Largent. |
Wed, 10 December 2014
When I started on the topic with my students, I had no idea I would get the reaction I did. I was in Hungary teaching High School Seniors American English and culture – and since it was December, I thought a discussion of goals and New Year’s Resolutions would be absolutely perfect. Their reaction surprised me at first, and then it made me laugh, and then it made me think. As soon as I started talking about goals, I was interrupted by Balazs – one of my brighter students. “Oh Miss Largent,” he said, “You Americans are so concerned with goals and New Year’s Resolutions. Why are you so obsessed with these things? You must be like the Hungarians and just let things happen.” Join me today as I discuss the power of pursing goals well. 2014 has been one of my Best Years Ever and I credit it to Michael Hyatt and his 5 Days To Your Best Year Ever Program. I did this last year, and it made a huge impact in my life. And I’m not alone! Last year there were over 3,000+ people who went through the program – and there are some amazing stories of people experiencing incredible transformations in their life. You can see my own personal video testimonial by clicking here. I want you to know you can experience the same! Some key ideas: 1. Get crystal clear 2. Write it down 3. Get someone to come along side to help and encourage you…(register through my link and you can be a part of my private Facebook group, where we will work together, on our Best Year Ever encouraging each other all year.) 4. Don’t delay! Registration is only open for the a very short period of time. After that, Michael will close it down to focus on supporting the new class of people going through the program. Early Bird Deadline! Dec 18th I have a feeling you might be like I was in the summer of 2013. Sick and tired of feeling stuck and not sure how to move yourself forward. If you know deep down that you’re capable of more but you don’t know how to experience the kind of breakthrough you deserve, then go check this out: I promise you will find 2015 really will be your best year ever! Resource Link: Your Best Year Ever – be sure to click “I’m interested” and scroll down to see my own personal 5 minute story of how the program worked for me last year! Encouraging Word of the Week: Proverbs 21:5 ESV “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” The post #034: Making 2015 Your Best Year Ever (Podcast) appeared first on Christy Largent.
Direct download: 034Making2015YourBestYearEver.mp3
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Mon, 1 December 2014
Today is a great visit with Theresa Ceniccola. She’s a work-from-home mom and founder of the International Christian Mompreneur Network. I had the privilege of meeting Theresa at The Platform Conference in Colorado Springs last month, and I couldn’t wait to share her with you. I think you’ll really enjoy her practical tips and strategies – especially as we enter this holiday season where there seems to be not enough time and too much of the good stuff to fit it all in. Key Ideas: Part 1 – Interview highlights
Part 2 – Set Yourself Up for a Successful Month
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Website Links Theresa’s Recommended Reading The Daily Bible – In Chronological Order The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands, by Lysa TerKeurst Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World, by Michael Hyatt Connect with Theresa Email: theresa@theresaceniccola.com On Facebook On Twitter Encouraging Word of the Week: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 “A Time for Everything” The post #033: Theresa Ceniccola – International Christian Mompreneur Network (Podcast) appeared first on Christy Largent.
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