2020 got you in a funk? COVID, BLM, concerns about work, family issues, the elections, and a myriad of other things can REALLY weigh on your heart and mind. We explore “5G” solutions to help you break the funk to not only survive but thrive during challenging times 5G's to Break the funk Grace Grounding your heart Gratitude God Goodness Have a blessed day! Jody & Judie Contact us at [email protected] Instagram:  Judie - Https://instagram.com/choosed_dont_excuse Jody - https://instagram.com/jodysedrick

It's been a minute since we sat down and recorded a podcast. Some heavy challenges have come to a head this summer for our family so we thought we'd talk about "Seeing Light and Hope in Dark Moments". This is as much a conversation for us at is for you. Show Highlights: Resetting We tend to give, give, give and not make time for ourselves Why do I have to cry? Why am I not strong? Recognize you are in seasons Being overwhelmed by what is happening in the world  The true core of today's challenges is due to one thing... the lack of love How do I with a pure, honest, heart say "Thy Will be done" Be the strength while finding the strength When you turn and serve others you invariably lift yourself Choosing to love no matter what the situation is Be the change that you hope to see in the world I'm going to choose love! The Grinch and his little shriveled up heart was healed by one little girl that saw the beauty in him. We'd love to hear from you. Feel free to contact us at [email protected]  Follow Us  Instagram: Judie: https://www.instagram.com/choose_dont_excuse/ Jody: https://www.instagram.com/jodysedrick

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! First of all we want to thank all of the men and women who have dedicated their lives to fight for and preserve freedom. We truly appreciate your dedication, sacrifice and service. Are you tired of the excuses? Excuses from other people frustrate you but why do we let ourselves get away with excuses? Time to reset, put forth some serious effort, not.meager attempt, and really pursue our goals Show highlights: Thank you to all the men and women who serve in the military 10 Day Challenge group - to take down the bad habits you’ve slid into during the COVID-19 quarantine Time to recommit and refocus on your 2020 goals When you get derailed and off track reset Get into problem solving mode and action Be willing to shift, adapt and push forward when and obstacle hits. Focus on the goal not the path Sometimes we miss the mark with our efforts because we don’t have all the information On the flip side don’t allow yourself to get into analysis paralysis because you are over analyzing Key is to execute Thank you for joining us every week Mahalo! Jody & Judie

Are you carrying the weight or is the weight carrying or even crushing you?  Today we explore effectively managing and even thriving through the challenging moments of life. Show Highlights: Working out together - Amoila Ceasar coaching us to push through the pain and manage the weight Are you in control? Even under extreme pressure you can perform Challenges of life can weigh on our mind and spirit or we can become stronger through the experience What do you do to carry the weight? We as leaders can't lead without self mastery The first think you need to develop is the mental strength. Can you push a little bit more? True lasting growth occurs when you are tired and push to that extreme moment There is a time to rely on others. Be fiery independent but also be open to help Thank you for joining us every week! Mahalo! Jody & Judie Sedrick

Does Corona have you complaining or creating? Complaining and grumbling is easy! Creativity can take a little more effort but the rewards are far greater! What are you doing to get creative during this time of being “Safe at Home”? Show highlights: Ke’ilani’s volleyball team encouraging the team mates to learn something new every week. Kids thinking out side of the box Opposition creates innovation and creativity Challenge with complainers Getting creative with kids at home Finding more effective ways to work together at work and at home Biggest challenge is the illness and not being able to work Work is an emotional, physical and spiritual necessity Taking advantage of the time you have Encumbered by fear darkens our perspective Peeling off the paint - What’s it going to look like on the other side? Check it out on your favorite podcast platform or on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KlHoKJPHp6hmuRysnN8JO?si=9nqU1ckXQxyKFRWS8Zgx8A Thank you for joining us every week! Mahalo! Jody & Judie Sedrick

Weeks into Corona Craziness we are ready for a break. But has Corona been all bad? Today we explore the blessings of Corona. That Show Highlights: Corona has made us all equal in the since that everybody has the same issue Spending time together as a family that we may not have done Watching the clock when we are with our kids - rushing moments Focus on what we can control so we don’t go into a dark space Social Distancing - change to Physical Distancing with Social Connection Judie purposefully being cheerful to lift others Be the light that others need Be Blessed! Be safe and take care of each other! Thank you for joining us every week! Mahalo! Jody & Judie Sedrick

The entire world is talking about and affected by the Corona Virus. We're not letting it hold us down. We explore adjustments we are making at home and work to stay on a positive and productive track. Corona is not going to hold us down. Let's foster a spirit of love, support, resilience and action so  we can all rise up this challenge. Show Highlights Shifts we’ve made at work to accommodate the impact of Corona The power of daily standup and accountability Judie’s baptism by fire at Alaska Airlines Corona has forced us to put in place things to make us more efficient and accountable Scarcity mentality and taking for granted the little things Look at the things you can do Judie’s experience of learning something new and being expected to execute immediately Keep an open mind don’t shut down There are ways to adapt so that we can connect and support each other Recognize some people are scared. It’s our time to wrap our arms around them and show some grace Check out last week’s episode “Be Like Water” https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mtiR3Iy9WzTYeBFBIQQDs Thank you for joining us every week! Mahalo! Jody & Judie Sedrick ----------------------------- Check us out on Instagram: Judie Sedrick Jody Sedrick Facebook: https://facebook.com/choosedontexcuse

Life is extremely dynamic and ever changing. Events in the world have everyone wondering what to do. When we embrace the dynamic nature of life the ups and downs, the curves and unexpected events of life that impact us we learn that life is fluid. How we respond determines our happiness and success in life. Show highlights: The fluid nature of life Bruce Lee “Be Like Water” Are we allowing fear to determine the decisions we make? You need to make sure you look at the big picture Learning to know when you need to be fluid and adaptable in your life or when to hold back and preserve your power strategically Balance in life does not equal 50/50 Letting people learn and grow through their experiences Adapting to personality differences and learning how communicate The power of knowing your strengths and limitations Thank you for joining us every week! Mahalo! Jody & Judie Sedrick ----------------------------- Check us out on Instagram: Judie Sedrick Jody Sedrick Facebook: https://facebook.com/choosedontexcuse 

New ventures mean new challenges and opportunities to grow. Do we double down to ensure that we exceed? Or do we expect it to come easy and complain because we “have to do extra”? Are you willing to do what’s needed? Show highlights Judie’s favorite place to get dark chocolate Inspired by Judie doubling down to make sure she succeeds at her new job What are you doing to invest in yourself? “I don’t view it as extra” How are you owning up? Are you wiling to pay the costs of that goal? Decide that it’s not an option If you’re not evolving you are stagnating What it takes to excel at elite levels Thank you for joining us every week! Mahalo! Jody & Judie Sedrick ----------------------------- Check us out on Instagram: Judie Sedrick Jody Sedrick

This week we discuss curve balls that life consistency throws at you. One of the biggest curveballs you can face is a loved one attempting to commit suicide. Join us as we have a very heartfelt discussion, and explore our own experience with suicide. We’ve learned from very personal experience that it affects everyone in the family. Show highlights: Fun curveballs - Starting something new The challenge of learning something new - bridges aren’t built in a day Learning how to handle the unexpected “curve balls” of low Two people very close to us trying to hurt themselves even trying to commit suicide The assumption they are doing it to hurt others. Judie’s struggle with depression - not able to control internal anger and irritability Feeling like you failed as a parent Get outside help - therapy, counseling, direction Jody’s first experience with suicide - the death of his uncle We have to be willing to have the discussion There may be accusations, self-doubt and guilt Extend the arm of love not a fist Some can’t fathom they are worthy of love We need to be gentle, kind, patient and full of grace to each other Resources: Suicide Hotline 800-273-8255 Website suicidepreventionlifeline.org Thank you for joining us every week! Mahalo! Jody & Judie Sedrick [email protected]