Who doesn’t want a better life? April Osteen Simons, shares positive, hope-filled, practical insight on becoming a better YOU in every area of your life. If you want this year, this week, this day to be better than it’s ever been, this podcast is for you.
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Most of us are waiting for something…waiting on things to change for the better, waiting on a miracle, waiting to feel better, waiting for our financial situation to change; etc. Waiting is a part of life. It's how you handle the wait that either sets you up for success or failure. In this episode, April shares 6 important things you can do today while you are waiting. Aprilsimons.com https://linktr.ee/aprilosimons To Pre Order April's new book-BETTER THAN EVER-click here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1642939943?pf_rd_r=5S640AYPBMENR7NCWWJG&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pd_rd_r=b146719b-440b-48d5-a356-484b9aa16211&pd_rd_w=RLlEi&pd_rd_wg=5jlwr&ref_=pd_gw_unk
Being strong doesn't start in the gym, it starts in your head. This episode gives you a workout for your mind and emotions to become healthy and strong. Join April and her special guest, Tina Konkin, for an episode on Mental and Emotional Fitness. Tinakonkin.com Instagram: Tinakonkin Relationshiplifeline.org 949.698.0868 Couplesretreat.com 949.510.7016 Aprilsimons.com https://linktr.ee/aprilosimons Instagram: Aprilosimons Twitter: Aprilosimons YouTube: April Osteen Simons To Pre Order April's New Book-BETTER THAN EVER: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Ever-Happy-Stress/dp/1642939943/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17HUPDZKL085Q&dchild=1&keywords=april+osteen+simons&qid=1622490348&sprefix=April+os%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1
Procrastination is a learned habit and it CAN be overcome. With a little willpower, backbone and consistency you can make procrastination a thing of the past. Join April in this episode and hear 6 simple ways to to stop putting things off and set your days up for success. Aprilsimons.com Instagram: Aprilosimons Twitter: Aprilosimons YouTube: April Osteen Simons https://linktr.ee/aprilosimons To Pre Order April's new book-BETTER THAN EVER-https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1642939943?pf_rd_r=06W3AP3BZ2V4S70PT5K5&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pd_rd_r=4a91ee7c-cb87-4aa8-a2dc-ea15850cde2d&pd_rd_w=nkHrw&pd_rd_wg=zBml0&ref_=pd_gw_unk
If you want to live a life of fulfillment and happiness, there’s some things you just CAN'T do. In fact, they could be the very things that are keeping you from living your best life. Join April in this episode and hear what you need to stop doing TODAY! Aprilsimons.com Instagram: Aprilosimons Twitter: Aprilosimons YouTube: Aprilosimons https://linktr.ee/aprilosimons To PRE-ORDER April’s New Book-BETTER THAN EVER-Click here: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Ever-Happy-Stress/dp/1642939943/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MISY5HNJ2PTX&dchild=1&keywords=april+osteen+simons&qid=1621373077&sprefix=April+os%2Caps%2C476&sr=8-1
f you want a better marriage, this episode is for you. Join April and her special guest, Dr Cherrie Peterson as they discuss how great marriages really do happen intentionally and how you can make yours better than ever. Purchase Cherrie’s book here: Get the Hell Out of Your Marriage https://www.amazon.com/dp/1792962924/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_JYKE63ATD2CARSF6TY8Q Pre-order April’s New Book Here: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Ever-Happy-Stress/dp/1642939943/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=april+osteen+simons&qid=1620855039&sprefix=april+os&sr=8-3 For more information/booking on April- https://linktr.ee/aprilosimons Dr. Cherrie Peterson Instagram: cherriep1
Just because you’ve been a certain way all of your life doesn’t mean you can’t change for the better. And if you don’t like the way things are now, change them. The choices you make every morning determine what kind of day you’ll l have and in this episode you’ll hear practical insight on how to take charge of your day, protect your space and be a positive influence on those around you.
Join April and her mom, Dodie Osteen, as they share a conversation on cancer and the road to healing. It’s the real, raw behind-the-scenes reality of being given a few weeks to live. Learn how Dodie battled the thoughts in her mind, how she had courage to face each day in the midst of pain, how she kept her faith strong and what she did every day to keep a vision of health and healing. Aprilsimons.com Instagram: AprilOSimons DodieOsteen Twitter: Aprilosimons OsteenDodie YouTube: April Osteen Simons To PreOrder my new book-Better Than Ever-Click here:https://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Ever-Happy-Stress/dp/1642939943/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14HNCP27JQGDE&dchild=1&keywords=april+osteen+simons&qid=1619797467&sprefix=April+Osteen%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-1 To Order-Healed of Cancer-Click here: https://www.amazon.com/Healed-Cancer-Dodie-Osteen/dp/0912631333/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Dodie+osteen&qid=1619797513&sr=8-1
When you become clear and focused on where you want to be and stop focusing on your present challenges and hardships, things begin to shift in the direction of your dreams. You are not stuck and you’re not destined to settle in life. In this episode, you’ll hear practical ways to get your life moving toward a life of abundance and fulfillment. Pre Order my New Book here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1642939943?pf_rd_r=AEV0F5YHKX3K500RSCZ3&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pd_rd_r=d1525883-e2ce-4adb-8811-98bfe3bbb9e7&pd_rd_w=H0CYE&pd_rd_wg=VJjrK&ref_=pd_gw_unk Aprilsimons.com Instagram: Aprilosimons Twitter: Aprilosimons Youtube: April Osteen Simons
f you want a positive, life-giving. pick-me-up to declare over your life each day, this episode is for you. Listen in and you just might dream bigger, reach higher and achieve greater things in life. PreOrder my New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Ever-Happy-Stress/dp/1642939943/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23JYW2KSG3CL2&dchild=1&keywords=april+osteen+simons&qid=1618681457&sprefix=April+os%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-1 For Declarations/Scriptures: https://www.aprilsimons.com/journal/cheer-yourself-on Aprilsimons.com Instagram: Aprilosimons Twitter: Aprilosimons Youtube: Aprilosteensimons
One thing is for sure, if you want to move toward your dreams, you have to keep moving. If you stop moving, you will never become the person you want to be. Join April in this episode, and learn practical ways to stop limiting thoughts and beliefs and move toward a better, more fulfilling life.
Keeping an attitude of faith in the midst of chaos, crisis and what seems like impossible situation IS possible. In fact, your Faith can keep you from just surviving in life and instead, THRIVE in the middle of it all. Join April, her mom, Dodie Osteen and sister, Lisa Comes in a conversation that will inspire your Faith. Aprilsimons.com Instagram: Aprilosimons Twitter: Aprilosimons YouTube: April Osteen Simons Lisacomes.com Instagram: Lisa Osteen Comes Twitter: Lisaosteencomes YouTube: Lisa Osteen Comes Instagram: Dodieosteen Twitter: OsteenDodie
Something happens on the inside of you when you bring life, happiness and healing to someone else. Not only does it bring joy to your life, but it takes the focus off of your own challenges. When you make an effort every day to be a blessing in someone else’s life, you just might discover that your day will become better than ever. Join April in this episode and she will show you simple, practical ways to be a difference-maker. Aprilsimons.com Instagram: Aprilosimons Twitter: Aprilosimons YouTube: April Osteen Simons
What you’re saying really does matter. If your words are negative, draining and discouraging, your life will more than likely become what you are speaking out. The good news is you can turn it around TODAY. Join April to learn how to speak what you want to see! Scripture References: Matthew 4:4-Words kill, words give life. They’re either poison or fruit. You choose. Proverbs 13:3-Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything. Proverbs 21:23-Keep your mouth closed and you’ll stay out of trouble. Psalm 118:17-I will not die, but I will live and proclaim the works of the Lord. Isaiah 53:5-By His stripes we are healed. Psalm 91:6-With long life I will satisfy him and show Him my salvation. For declarations/affirmations go to: Aprilsimons.com Instagram: Aprilosimons Twitter: Aprilosimons YouTube: April Osteen Simons
Happiness doesn’t always happen by chance; it happens by choice. Happy people are very intentional in how they live their lives. They’ve learned how to keep their “happy,” even when life isn’t going their way. Listen in to learn how to harness the power of happiness every single day. Aprilsimons.com Instagram: Aprilosimons Twitter: Aprilosimons YouTube: April Osteen Simons
Life would be great if right when we prayed, we got the answer we want, the miracles we need and our heart's desires fulfilled. But the truth is, sometimes we wait and wait and wait and it seems as though nothing is going to change. In this episode you’ll see that just because you don’t see anything happening, doesn’t mean it’s not going to. It's not over until God says it's over! Aprilsimons.com Instagram: Aprilosimons Twitter: Aprilosimons YouTube: April Osteen Simons
Every single day we get to decide what kind of day we will have. And even though we can’t always control what happens to us or around us, we can control our attitude and outlook for the day. This episode will give you 3 decisions you can make TODAY to make your day enjoyable, productive and amazing!
Practical simple ways to shake thoughts that are keeping you from moving forward; thoughts that are draining you and sucking the “life” out of you.” Join April in a conversation with Dodie Osteen and Lisa Osteen Comes as they get personal and practical on controlling your thoughts.
When you’re feeling overwhelmed and can’t seem to get out of the "slump", it’s good to have a little encouragement to help you through it. Join April in this episode as she shares 6 things you can do-right now -when you're feeling overwhelmed. Aprilsimons.com Instagram: Aprilosimons Twitter: Aprilosimons Facebook: April Osteen Simons YouTube: April Osteen Simons
Sometimes we get so busy looking at our circumstances and everything that is going on around us, that we lose sight of the answers and miracles that are right in front of us. God often shows up in ways that we’ve never dreamed. Join April in this episode as she helps you look beyond what might be staring you in the face and begin to see what God is already doing.
Sometimes we get stuck “sitting” in life doing the same thing day in and day out. We can become unmotivated, unfulfilled and longing for a change. The rut is real and finding a way out can seem unclear. This episode will give you practical ways to move out of the rut of life and into a place of purpose, fulfillment and happiness. Aprilsimons.com Instagram: Aprilosimons Twitter: Aprilosimons Facebook: April Osteen Simons YouTube: April Osteen Simons
The thoughts you think when you first wake up in the morning determine what kind of day you will have. Better thinking makes for better days. In this episode, April gives practical ways to set yourself up for a great day. Aprilsimons.com Instagram: Aprilosimons Twitter: Aprilosimons YouTube: April Osteen Simons
What you give power to will eventually have power over you. That’s why your thoughts are so important. Every thought you have is either setting you up for failure or setting you up to succeed. It's driving you toward your future or pushing you back into your past. Join April in this episode as she gives practical ways to get your thoughts working for you and not against you. For daily inspiration, go to Aprilsimons.com Instagram: Aprlosimons YouTube: April Osteen Simons
What you do every morning sets the tone for what kind of day you will have and how productive you will be. Your habits determine your outcome. In this episode, April shares practical ways to create new habits and get rid of the old ones so your day, your week, your month, your year and your life can become better than ever. Aprilsimons.com Instagram: Aprilosimons Twitter: Aprilosimons Facebook: April Osteen Simons YouTube: April Osteen Simons
Today is the day to get clear about the vision you have for you and your family and your dreams and desires. After all, if you don’t get a vision for it, who will? Join April In this episode as she inspires you not to let life pass you by, but instead get clarity about what you want and not give up until you see it come to pass. Aprilsimons.com Instagram: Aprilosimons Twitter: Aprilosimons YouTube: April Osteen Simons
If you want to change what you’re seeing in your family and your home, change what you’re SAYING. What you are saying is either setting your household up for success or for failure. Join April in this episode as she and mom and sister have a conversation about what you can do TODAY to create an environment of hope, faith and success for you and your family For full episode: YouTube: April Osteen Simons Aprilsimons.com Instagram: AprilOSimons Twitter: ApriOSimons Facebook: April Osteen Simons
Difficult seasons are a time to be reminded that you have a purpose and that God cares about every detail of your life. When you’re struggling, you need to be reminded that you are worthy, you are valuable and you are needed. Join April in this episode as she encourages your heart and joins her family in a special prayer for you and family.
It’s easy to get frustrated and discouraged because life isn’t happening at the speed you desire. Often it seems like it’s a never-ending season of perpetual waiting. If you are in a season of waiting, this episode is for you. You’ll learn to let go of things you can’t control, trust God’s timing and discover there just might be a divine plan and purpose in it all.
April is celebrating her 100th episode by giving 100 practical and achievable ways to make today BETTER than ever. You just might be surprised at how small tweaks really can lead to big peaks and cause you to go from settling to soaring and living the life of your dreams. Go tp Aprilsimons.com to download 100 ways.
Little nuggets of wisdom…that’s what this episode is filled with. If you need a little inspiration, a little pick-me-up, a little hope, or a reason to get out of bed today, listen in to this episode as April shares bits of wisdom to help you make this day an incredible, productive, joy-filled day.
This episode will inspire you to stop living on autopilot, get out of any ruts, break out of the box and start making progress toward a life you love. Join April as she shares 6 things you should GIVE UP today that just might be holding you back from living your best life.
You're working so hard to see your dreams come to pass and in a moment's notice everything you've worked toward is taken away. Your plans are derailed and you find yourself wondering how all of this could have possibly happened to you. Join April in this episode as she shares what to do when a dream dies and how there's hope on the other side of disappointment.
It’s easy to lose hope and give up when you’ve tried everything you know to see your dreams and desires come to pass. Sometimes you get to the place where you just don’t know what else to do. This episode will inspire your heart to hold on to hope as April’s guest, Lisa Osteen Comes, shares her personal story of what she did when it seemed as though nothing was working toward her desire to have children.
Whether it's an illness, loss of a job, death of a loved one, divorce, a family member in trouble or a host of other difficulties, the truth is--the unexpected happens to all of us in life. Sometimes it knocks us off of our feet and it's difficult to get back up again. In this episode, Dodie Osteen shares her personal story of how she made it through a very unexpected season in her life and shares wisdom on how you can make it through as well.
Once we stop giving power to fear, it will no longer be able to dominate our lives and hold us back from living a fulfilled life. You have to change your way of thinking in order to change what you're seeing. It’s time tp let go of what’s holding you back, take your life back and start living the life of your dreams.
Sometimes the things we think we’ve let go of, tend to have a way of showing back up in our lives. It may be feelings we’ve suppressed, issues in relationships we’ve left unresolved, or even trivial things that PRESS our buttons. If we don’t deal with them, it can cause major bumps down the road. Join April and her special guest and relationship expert, Tina Konkin, as they talk about the importance of sweating the small stuff.
What you invest in is where you will see growth. Yet in the busyness of life, we often don’t put in the time and effort to invest in the very thing that will bring about our greatest return and reward. Join April in this episode as she challenges you to invest in your most important asset.
The words you speak become the house you live in. If you don’t like what you’re seeing, maybe it’s time to change what you’re saying. And if you're ready for a new way to talk to yourself, you gotta listen to this episode! April speaks declarations and inspiration over you and your family. For a download of the declarations, click here:https://www.aprilsimons.com/daily-inspiration
Everything in your life is a result of a choice you have made. The great thing is, if you don’t like how your life is going, you can make a decision today, to turn it around for the better. One right decision can put you on the path to live your best life. This episode will inspire you to design a life you love by making the right choices.
Sometimes in life you just gotta Lighten Up a little. Join April, her mom, Dodie Osteen and sister, Lisa Comes as they talk about not taking life so seriously and maybe...just maybe...even laugh a little along the way.
No matter how you define success, there are certain traits that most definitely define successful people. They can take you from living an ordinary life to living an extraordinary, fulfilled, purpose-driven life. Join April in this episode as she shares Part 2 of “12 Traits of Successful People.”
Success is defined differently in every person’s life. But regardless of how you define it, there are certain traits that define successful people. They are key elements that can propel you into living an extraordinary life. Join April in this episode as she shares the 12 Traits of Successful People.
The way you look at things really does matter. You can either focus on the problems, difficulties, and stresses of life, or you can train your mind to find the good, the possibilities and the peace. In this episode, April shares how not to allow the circumstances of life to dictate what kind of life you will have and instead, in the midst of it all, find the GOOD in every single day.
It’s easy to feel stuck in life when everything around us seems to be in chaos. Depression, anxiety and worry can come in and make you feel like you will never see the light of day again. The good news-God isn’t limited in what He can do in your life because of what’s going on in the world. Join April, Dodie Osteen and Lisa Osteen Comes as they help you find your way out of a slump and fulfill all that God has for you in this season.
A few positive, intentional tweaks in your everyday living can not only turn your life around for the better, but make it more enjoyable as well. It might be challenging at first, but with dedication and consistency, you can set yourself up to flourish in every area. Listen in and join April as she talks about four areas that could possibly be holding you back from living your best life.
Just because bad things are happening around us doesn’t mean our year is blown and our dreams and desires can’t come to pass. Sure, we have to readjust and refocus in some areas, but the truth is, the rest of this year really can be the BEST of the year. Listen in and be inspired to not settle with just barely getting by, but instead soar in the midst of it all.
The only way to get out of your comfort zone is to take that first step. It’s more than having an idea or a dream; it’s putting feet to your faith and going for it! This episode will help you let go of excuses and begin taking action to see results.
Worrying doesn’t change the situation, but it does change you. It steals your peace and creates chaos and uncertainty in your mind that distracts you from your purpose. In this episode, April shares how you can flip the script on worry and take control of those thoughts before they take control of you.
Every single morning you have to decide what kind of day you’re going to have. You can’t allow the day to dictate your mood or if you’re going to be happy. The choice is up to you. This episode will help you make happiness a priority!
There is something you can do every single day that will no doubt change your life for the better. In fact, it can impact every aspect of your life when you put it into practice. Join April in this episode as she shares one of the most important things you can do TODAY.
Why do bad things happen to good people...where is God in the midst of all the mess...how can you forgive when someone has done you so wrong...will my miracle ever happen. Join April and her mom, Dodie Osteen and sister, Lisa Comes as they talk about these issues and more and offer hope, healing and prayer for you today.
Restoration in our lives is not always an easy process. But little by little, hurt by hurt, heartache by heartache and piece by piece, God can turn broken into beautiful. Join April and special guest, Meshali Mitchell as they talk about restoration from the inside out. It’s truly a House God is Building.