Lifestyle

Are you watching your calling being held back by unhealthy patterns you've been tolerating? That's exactly where I found myself in January 2025. After eight years of delaying my podcast launch because conditions weren't "perfect," I finally chose three...

For years, I thought my willingness to take on everything was my competitive advantage. While others were setting boundaries and "protecting their time," I was getting it done. I was the one people could count on. I was proving my value. Then one day, my husband looked at me and said something I'll never forget: "You look tired all the time now." Not "you seem busy." Not "you're working hard." Just tired. And you know what? He was right. I was showing up to important meetings depleted. I was leading strategy sessions while mentally running through my overcommitted calendar. I was present in body but absent in the energy that actually matters.

"You have a duty to look past your mistakes," he said. "Because if you can save somebody's life, or if you can inspire somebody, or if you can encourage somebody... then you are useful. And not only are you useful, you are needed and you are necessary." Your mission is bigger than your mistakes. Stop letting past failures disqualify you from future impact.

Qualified & Fit (QandF) + Be At Ease (BAE) Retreat (Warrior edition) is a transformative gathering which allows mental wellness workers to unplug and reclaim their sense of inner peace in a professionally facilitated atmosphere. In addition to engaging in healthy habits, attendees also receive training on the human success elements of proper nutrition and managing negative stress. The interactive sessions prioritize team engagement, provide individualized wellness solutions, and encourage the pursuit of both hobby and passion.

Embracing the "Qualified & Fit" framework is key for reaching success through selfless service, says Chaplain Shelly Rood, coordinator of the 2024 Michigan QandF Detroit Conference. On Saturday, April 27, 2024, Others Over Self® hosted its third annual self resilience...

If loving your neighbor is such a wonderful thing, why do most people feel taken advantage of from time to time? Learn how to recognize when you're giving too much, the various groups you currently serve, what "fire hydrant giving" is, and steps to focus your efforts and make a bigger impact.

The work of serving others is never ending. When we give, give, give, we are left feeling exhausted and taken advantage of. Yet, when we aren't serving others, our souls long to do so. By the end of this article, you'll gain clarity on how your attitude affects others, how your attitude affects yourself, and how the link between happiness and joy involves sustainability.

Boundaries serve us all by guiding our daily actions. When boundaries are missing or are not being respected, it can feel like things in life just aren't falling into place. By reading this article, you'll gain two key skills: engaging in the 3-step process of setting boundaries, and being able to identify the three different types of boundaries.

The national holiday of Memorial Day was created to honor the fallen men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. It is a somber holiday; one that is not just about thanks, but remembrance.  Straight from the mouths of military veterans, here are five ways to honor our fallen brethren.