We spend way too much time in worry, over thinking, drama, and more. Pay attention to what you can control and what you can’t. Stop spending time on what you can’t control. Takeaway: Stop spending time on things that are out of your control and not productive. Challenge: Practice letting go, moving on, and just letting some things be. Resources:Daily Intentions JournalDaily Surrender JournalDaily Motivation Plan

The world will constantly rush you, pressure you, and pull you from God and calm in your life and day. You have to choose to step away from the crazy and create some space in your day. This will help bring you closer to God, bring calm in your heart, and add peace to your day. We will always have challenges and hard days, but when we have God, we can still be calm in our heart and know that we will be ok. Takeaway: Regardless of what is going on in your life, you can have calm in your heart. Challenge: Be intentional this week about creating space in your day so that you can have more peace in your heart. Quote: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. - Isaiah 40:31 Resources:Daily Intentions JournalDaily Surrender JournalDaily Motivation Plan

Truth and authenticity are among the best gifts you can give yourself. Being true to yourself and your values, and living authentically, is your path to freedom. Takeaway: In what area of your life are you not being true to yourself? Challenge: Pay attention this week to where you aren’t being true. Resources: Your Bible and your heart.

Let us take ownership of our mind. When negative self talk tries to derail us, what can we do to redirect it? It truly is up to us. Takeaway: When you have negative thoughts, it is up to you to begin choosing differently. Challenge: Make the hard choice this week over and over to choose positive thoughts. Resources: Daily Intentions Journal Daily Surrender Journal Daily Motivation Plan

Such a great conversation with Marni Jameson. We talk about decluttering, cleaning out your parent’s house, and why you should let the extra stuff go. Marni Jameson is America's most beloved home and lifestyle columnist. Besides writing a weekly nationally syndicated column on all things home, Marni is the author of seven bestselling books of all things home. That's the territory Marni Jameson takes you through in her books, columns, and talks. Whether you want to downsize, decorate, declutter or dream, Marni has been there and will take you there, too, by the hand. "At Home with Marni Jameson", Marni's popular syndicated column, appears weekly in more than 20 papers nationwide, reaching three million readers with her trademark humor and advice. A long-time reporter for Tribune Media, including the Los Angeles Times and Orlando Sentinel, she has also written for such top-tier media as Woman's Day, Family Circle, Sunset and Fit Pregnancy. A frequent speaker, Marni has appeared on numerous TV and radio programs, including NBC Nightly News, Fox & Friends and Martha Stewart Living. Marni graduated with distinction from the University of Kansas with her bachelor's degree in journalism, and received her master's degree in writing from Vermont College. She taught writing at UCLA for nine years and has provided writing workshops to public relations agencies nationwide. The mother of a blended family of five grown children, Marni lives in Winter Park, Florida, with her husband, DC, and their two unruly dogs. There she runs a national health-care nonprofit and tries to create a beautiful home. Takeaway: Letting go of stuff can be hard, but the rewards are huge. Challenge: Challenge yourself to clean out at least one space this week. Resources: www.marnijameson.com

You can't improve your life until you choose to own it. You have to take personal responsibility for your own life. Your next choice is yours. Takeaway: How can you take ownership of something in your life this week that you have been putting off? Challenge: Take ownership of one choice in your life this week. Resources: Daily Intentions Journal Daily Surrender Journal Daily Motivation Plan

I learned years ago that more than anything I needed more stillness, space, and to slow down. There are many ways to add stillness into your life. One choice at a time. We need this more than anything if we really want to be closer in our relationship with God. Takeaway: It is more than ok to slow down, say no, and choose to pause and be still. Challenge: Choose one way that you can be more still this week. Resources: Daily Intentions Journal Daily Surrender Journal Daily Motivation Plan

There really are too many options out there so don't be misguided. Be sure you are doing the simple things for the foundation of your health before you start adding all the hype. I am not saying it doesn't work, but don't forget how important the basic choices still are. Takeaway: What basic choice could you improve upon for your health? Challenge: Work on the basics this week. Resources: Daily Intentions Journal Daily Surrender Journal Daily Motivation Plan

When we focus on the message, and not ourselves, it is a whole different ball game. The message drives you, inspires you, and empowers you. When we make it about us…fear, insecurity, and doubt creep in. Listen to your heart and soul, and bring your message to the world. We need to hear it. Takeaway: If you have a message to share, share it. You are the vessel to bring your message to the world, and we need to hear it. Challenge: Challenge yourself this week to slow down and listen to what your heart and soul is trying to tell you to share.

It is too easy to fall into the worldly trap of distractions, that keep us from all that can be good in our life. This week I want you to pay attention and get really honest with yourself about where you are spending your time. I empower you to own your time and choose to spend it where it matters most to you. Takeaway: Get honest and pay attention to where your time is going this week. Challenge: Find one distraction to eliminate or minimize this week.