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In this episode, we will discuss how to identify spam emails or letters, the top spam tools used to trick people, and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim. Segment 1: How to Spot Spam Emails or Letters     Look for generic greetings     Check for spelling and grammar errors     Be wary of emails or letters that ask for personal information     Be suspicious of emails or letters that contain urgent language     Watch out for emails or letters that come from an unfamiliar sender     Be cautious of emails or letters that contain attachments or links     Check for a physical address, phone number, and return email address It's important to stay vigilant and not share personal information with any suspicious emails, letters, or calls. Always verify the sender and double-check the email or letter for errors or suspicious language. Use antivirus software to scan attachments or links before opening them, and trust your instincts when something seems too good to be true.   For more details check out more details here at our website https://www.levelyourselfup.com/how-to-avoid-scams

Steps for choosing your best word of the year: First, seek the Lord and ask him for direction List the things you want to focus on this year. Determine the common theme[s] of your list. List some words that would work. Decide which of the words on your list feels like it will be the MOST motivational. OR try What could I use more of in my life? What could I use less of in my life? What characteristics would I like to have? By the end of the day, I feel (fill in the blank). How do I want to feel? Let God bring it to the surface. Bible Verse - Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. —Philippians 4:6

This podcast is all about what has gone on since the last podcast was released on June 1 of 2022. I discuss format changes it's going to happen on this podcast along with the new schedule being released every two weeks instead of every week. I would like you to think about a few things before the next podcast what brings you the most joy in your life?  What's one or two things that you can do that would bring you the most happiness question And also what are one or two things you would like to change for the year? I also discussed coming up with one word that would describe the year. I've kind of landed on the word, it is transition for me.  Now, you don't have to do this for the whole year matter of fact just do it for 3 months at a time.  And I guess my overall message for this podcast is that we all struggle and have things that we have to fight through let's not focus on the pain or frustration but focus on what we can do to get through the struggle to get through the pain. What is God trying to teach us through this?  Always look at each situation as a way to grow and improve as a person Psalm 37:23-24 “The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand

Which spiritual or emotional season are you experiencing right now? Just as we experience the changing natural seasons, we are also subject to changing experiential seasons in our life. We can find great encouragement in identifying which season we are currently experiencing. There is just something about knowing that we are not the only ones who are going (or have gone) through especially difficult times. We also experience seasons of great joy and celebration. One thing we can know for sure—no matter which season we are experiencing, it will change. Life is not static. The changing seasons of our lives are not haphazard but ordained to accomplish His purposes in our lives: “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven” (Eccl. 3:10 NKJV). Although we generally prefer one season to another, there are pros and cons within each that bring a nice overall balance to our lives. https://www.levelyourselfup.com/

All important decision must be made on paper - stop looping thinking through what ifs and so forth 1. State the problem On paper Write the Problem But be clear What do you want and WHY and How will you know when you get it. 2. Get the advice and opinions of others Seek information from online, read up on the topic Ask family, friends based on the question as Coach, Doctor, Therapist, 3. List the alternatives List Pro and Cons Why you like each choice What does your heart say ? 4. Choose the best alternative - with your beliefs and life what is the best choice Remember decision are based on probability you cant wait for 100% - if it don't work then learn from it and change! 5. ACT Put the plan in place as you work the plan you can improve. Click here to read the post

What are our beliefs? A belief system is an ideology or set of principles that helps us to interpret our everyday life. These beliefs are shaped and influenced your life. Stop Stinking thinking  Positive mindset- it's not just about being positive its finding the good in the bad How is life happening for you – Life is happening for you not to you. Mindset and our internal self-talk You have to want to change, you have to want to see the good Where to they come from? Environment Events - The birth of your child, promotion, a death of a loved one. Knowledge Past Results Future Vision How to Replace Limiting Beliefs with Empowering Ones 1. Pick a limiting belief and think about how that belief has held you back and worked against you.  Write it down! 2. How has this limiting belief hurt you? Think of some evidence that proves that the belief is false. Spend some time thinking about this until you know that your limiting belief was not based on reality or FACTS. 3. Replace your limiting or negative belief with an empowering and positive one.  You let go of your old limiting belief, admit that it was false and limiting you, and you start believing in your heart and in your mind that people are generally honest by nature. 4. Remind yourself of your new beliefs every day Several times a day. The more you consciously remind yourself of your new beliefs, think and feel them in your core, the faster you will be able to replace the old ones. The more you practice this, the sooner your subconscious mind will start inducing corresponding empowering thoughts, feelings and actions. Our belief systems are powerful and affect almost everything we think, feel and do. When we make the time and effort to closely examine them, we are able to single out the ones that prevent us from living the life we deserve to live.

Ways to know and learn about God/Jesus Serving Ministries Community Your career Learning Bible study Learning how you think vs what the bible says Reflection Read the Word Being Meditation Prayer Seeing how God moving in everything Gathering Praising and worshiping Meeting with friends Social Connections Preach the Gospel at all times and if necessary use words Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Proverbs 16:4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 1 Corinthians 10:31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 2:17 And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. 1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace. 2 Corinthians 3:18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. 2 Timothy 1:9 Who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began. 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. Acts 2:38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Colossians 1:16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. Ecclesiastes 12:13 The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. Ecclesiastes 3:1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. Ephesians 1:11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will. post THE BIBLE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE Part 1 of 2 Chuck Missler https://youtu.be/FSLGkYx76bA THE BIBLE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE Part 2 of 2 Chuck Missler https://youtu.be/FSLGkYx76bA Inerrancy of the Bible and the Inspiration of Scripture - Michael Heiser https://youtu.be/S7e8rGNBL1c https://www.levelyourselfup.com/spirituality2022/  

All relationships are important God Spouse Children Parents Friends Order of our Relationships Handling relationships when they done wanting to have relationships with us Good vs Bad BAD What are toxic relationships? Controlling Behaviors One who manipulates Constant putting you down or likes to correct you Tells you that not what you mean - we all see different sides and have difference opinions 10 Tips for healthy relationships Healthy relationships have been shown to increase our happiness, improve health and reduce stress. 1. Keep expectations realistic. Accepting people as they are and not trying to change them. 2. Talk with each other. 3. Be flexible. 4. Take care of yourself 5. Be dependable. 6. Fight fair. Most relationships have some conflict. It only means you disagree about something; it does not have to mean you don't like each other. 7. Be affirming 8. Keep your life balanced. Healthy relationships have room for outside activities. 9. It's a process. 10. Be yourself!

Time How do we waste time ? How to improve our use of time? Can you get time back ? How we spend time? I talk a little about Muda which means futility; uselessness; wastefulness and is a key concept in lean process thinking. Tool of Lean 8 Types of Wastes: 1) Unused human talent 2) Waiting 3) Inventory 4) Transportation 5) Defects 6) Motion 7) Over Production 8) Processing  of non-value added activities How to Start Getting Organized 1) Sort 2) Set in order 3) Scrub 4) Safety 5) Standardize 6) Sustain Create a process to maintain order or Chaos will creep in Chaos to Order takes energy Create a time audit. Set a time limit to each task. Use a to-do-list, but don't abandon tasks. Plan ahead. Spend your mornings on MITs.(Most Important Tasks) Learn to delegate/outsource. Rest is not a Waste see Ep 088  https://www.levelyourselfup.com/0882022health/   Leave a buffer-time between tasks and meetings. Get organized and single-task. Follow the 80-20 rule. Stop being perfect. https://www.levelyourselfup.com/026-making-time-for-you/ https://www.levelyourselfup.com/time-management-ep-77/ https://www.levelyourselfup.com/lysu87/    

Set-backs and failures are part of life, and if you are an leader, how you handle set-backs and failures will determine your long-term success, How we handle them can setup for success or failure. Do we let them ruin the rest of the day or our plan I say NO we adjust and adapt.   https://www.levelyourselfup.com/  

Health Its not just about diets but about Sleep, Breathing, Resting, Quality of Food, Drinking Water Rest Rest is one of the greatest gifts God gave to mankind. Rest is synonymous to peace. Naturally, we link rest with sleep. But I think we should look at rest more like we of stop doing what we are doing AND start placing our trust in peace and love. to start BEING the person we are called to be to reset our being. Like resting in God. It is placing trust and faith in him. In the work that's He has already been done. I think daily we should rest in our God to spend with him that can take forms in many ways. Reading, Gardening, Walking, Sitting or however you find peace and tranquility. What about thinking how we can stop stressing and worrying ? To learn to work each problem the best we can then once we have done that we stand trusting life will all work its self out or as we rest more will be revealed for us to do. But not worried or stressing Breathing To keep it short We often don't breath like we should during covid I was taught we don't breath correctly and they have me doing breathe exercises. With a deep breaths in through your nose and blowing out slowly threw your mouth like blowing threw a straw do that 10 times. The Wim Hof technique One round of the Wim Hof Method breathing technique includes these steps: Take in a strong inhalation through the nose. Let out a relaxed exhalation through the mouth. Repeat for 30 breaths. On the 30th breath, exhale to 90 percent and hold for as long as you can. When you feel your body really needs to take a breath, inhale fully and hold for 15 seconds before releasing. The basic technique involves three consecutive rounds of the above. Eventually, the breathing may feel like a wave flowing through your lungs, but this will take practice. Proponents say the technique can lead to: increased immunity better sleep reduced stress heightened focus https://youtu.be/tybOi4hjZFQ or https://www.wimhofmethod.com/breathing-exercises Water Most of us don't drink enough water and we are in a state dehydration we should drink around 1 gallon of water every day. Signs of mild or moderate dehydration include: Thirst Dry or sticky mouth Not peeing very much Dark yellow pee Dry, cool skin Headache Muscle cramps Signs of severe dehydration include: Not peeing or having very dark yellow pee Very dry skin Feeling dizzy Rapid heartbeat Rapid breathing Sunken eyes Sleepiness, lack of energy, confusion or irritability Fainting We tend to think that dehydration looks like fainting, severe headaches, and being hooked up to an IV. But the truth is that the majority of us (more than 75% of adults!) are living with chronic mild dehydration, which means our bodies are being forced to operate with less fluid than they require. A decrease in your hydration as little as 1-3% can result in a measurable cognitive loss and not only can it lead to the ailments listed above, it can also lead to more serious health concerns and disease. Quality of Food It is high in sugar and calories and low in nutrients and fibre. It can, over time, lead to insulin resistance, triglycerides, harmful cholesterol and other health issues. Processed foods are very addictive because companies do research to see what tickles our taste buds the most. They incorporate it into their foods to encourage us to eat it more. It contains artificial ingredients like preservatives and additives that are not nutritious and are harmful to health. Sleep 6-8 hours of sleep is important we need all the sleeping cycles not just partial night sleep, while we sleep we heal, we lose weight, our body rebuilds it self. Matthew Walker offers five key tips to help your future be filled with an easier sleeping process: Try to maintain regularity. Go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every morning. We need darkness in the evening to allow the release of a hormone called melatonin. Melatonin helps us maintain a healthy sleep time. Therefore, try to dim down half the lights in your home in the hour before bed. Keep your sleeping environment as cool as possible. An optimal temperature is about 68 degrees Fahrenheit Your brain and body need to drop their core temperature by about two or three degrees Fahrenheit to initiate good sleep. Hence, you'll always find it easier to fall asleep in a room that's too cold than too hot. Avoid alcohol and caffeine. Alcohol is perhaps the most misunderstood drug when it comes to sleep. People believe it helps them fall asleep. That's not true. Alcohol is a type of sedative, which means alcohol is basically just knocking your brain out. You're not putting it into natural sleep. Research suggests that alcohol will fragment your sleep. So, you'll wake up many more times throughout the night. Finally, alcohol also blocks dream sleep. Caffeine is also a problem. Many of us know that caffeine can keep us awake as it is a stimulant. However, few people know that even if you fall asleep fine and maybe you stay asleep after a coffee, the depth of your deep sleep will be lessened. Do not stay in bed, awake. If you haven't fallen asleep within 20 or so minutes, or you've woken up and you're finding it difficult to fall back asleep, don't stay in bed awake. Your brain quickly learns an association between your bed and being awake. Therefore, get up and go to another room. “The shorter your sleep, the shorter your life. The leading causes of disease and death in developed nations—diseases that are crippling health-care systems, like heart disease, obesity, dementia, diabetes, and cancer—all have recognized causal links to a lack of sleep.” – Matthew Walker or check out https://www.getstoryshots.com/books/why-we-sleep-summary

5 Things you can do to improve 2022 Think about what is going good in your life we tend to focus on the bad. IT is small consistent choices that add up the compounding effect. Retrain your thinking Positive mind set- its not just about being positive its finding the good in the bad how is life happening for you - Life is happening for you not to you. Mindset and our internal thinking You have to want to change, you have to want to see the good Health Its not just about diets- diets don't work Sleep is important Breathing Resting Quality of Food Drinking Water Relationships God - how do you relate to God, is he personal to you? Spouse - Kids Friends Everyone else Time You can never get time back How do we waste time ? How to improve our use of time? Is time a dimension we live in? Spirituality No matter your belief system you have a religion you live by Our Spirituality is personal and part of our belief system Our Spirituality effects all parts of our life. Romans 12:2 - Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

This podacast is all about my journy from covid and the future of th epodcast. So this week I talk about where I have been since the last episode, and the future of the podcast. A lot has happened and I feel time to get back in the saddle again.   I want to share the videos that I used as therapy while I was in the hospital. I created this list while I laid in bed in ICU with Covid, YouTube Play list If you have a topics you would like to about please email me. Psalms 27:1"For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." https://www.levelyourselfup.com

This whole show is about my time in the hospital and my recovery so far. Being grateful for the Nurses, Doctors, Friends and family that surrounded us. most of all to my 2 daughters for their stepping taking care of things. but mostly to Jesus the Author and finisher of my faith.

Podcast So this week I talk about resting and reset. I want to encourage you to find a way to rest and reset. That may mean that we need to look at our goals reevaluate them or even re-defined them. Rest and reset can provide a course correction and this is what shipping and airliners do to make sure they are on the correct course and based on the correct data and observation they adjust to course to their destination. Because life tends to get us a bit off course once in a while. I think Rest can look different depending on the person, what you're going through, so let's not look at the normal idea of resting as not doing nothing BUT could include that. Thank about what are some ways you can destress or reevaluate where you're at? and I also think we need to work this in our daily lives, either weekly or daily spend time in "REST" Below are some ideas that might help you rest and reset Suggestions to resting Take a break from Social media Getting away alone Do something fun Get enough sleep Spend time with Family & Friends Read a book Find a way to de-stress

Advantages of Personal Organization What are the advantages of organization? Reduces anxiety and stress caused by not having control of things Increases your efficiency, enabling you to do more things in less time Frees up time to accomplish more things Creates healthy organization and filing habits that allow you to search for and find things much faster Generates responsibility Induces self-control and discipline So what stops of from getting organized ? Procrastination, the act of leaving something to be done later when there is no consequence for not performing a task Mental tiredness Physical tiredness Lack of prioritization Lack of definition in tasks Problems with self-discipline Check out more at By Clicking Here

This week I talk about the compounding effect of making the right decision and how we make our life better not by big leaps but by daily choices John 16:33 NIV “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”   “A daily routine built on good habits and disciplines separates the most successful among us from everyone else. A routine is exceptionally powerful.” ― Darren Hardy

This week I explain what was going on and what I learned. 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” Ephesians 6:10-13 (NIV)    

1 Start your day right That means spending time with God Psalm 5:3 "In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice;     in the morning I lay my requests before you     and wait expectantly." 2 When a problem arises and they will ask what does this makes possible? 3 Be in a state of growing and learning 4 Be determined to overcome to get the victory 5 Be in gratitude find something to be thankful for every day. When you start feeling bad or get the upset think of something to be grateful for. 6 Focus on what is going right or where you are going not on your past and not on your mistakes. Remember your thoughts are important but it is also the actions that we take that are important.

This week I talk about how to learn fast, did you ever want to learn something or need to learn something this week here a 5 tips to speed up the process. Have a good reason have a purpose for learning. Participate in the learning don't just be passive. Don't just read a book involved with your fingers your ears your eyes build or create something as you learn. You learn more from doing than any other method Teach someone what you're learning no the material well enough to teach it to others Also learn from the point of you you're going to have to explain it that you have to teach it will force you to know the material better Learn with a deadline set a deadline three months a month two months a year whatever is practical set a deadline has specific goals a goal without a plan is a wish Believe in yourself ignore the haters the doubters you must believe in yourself ignore what others have said even the teachers of peoples put you down watch your own self talk remember everyone started at the beginning everyone was a beginner and you can do it

This week I talk about the 4 battlefields we all struggle with Some days it is totally obvious but other days it is subtle or not even noticeable. We are in a battle. It may not be one that we can see, but none-the-less, it is real. Emotional battles- dealing with love, pain, disappointment, and hurt feeling. Intellectual battles of the mind - our self talk, feeling loved, fears and most of all over thinking. Physical battles of what to eat, how to eat , pain in our body's, cancer, other healthy issues. Spiritual battlefield. Ultimately this is an eternal life or death battle. Christians find their security in Christ; however, there is a real, day-to-day battle of flesh versus spirit which affects our peace of mind. Half the battle is the awareness OF THE battle. This is not a “one and done” fight. It is an ongoing daily fight. We don't get to “get it and set it”. Become aware of the impact of the daily voices and the daily choices! You are in a battle but you are not alone– "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."-Philippians 4:6-7 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.I do not give you as the world gives.Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27

This week I talk about time management, I have a special Guest My friend Winston Faircloth who drops in to respond a question on how he manages his time. Check out is Podcast and website here Winston Podcast https://www.winstonfaircloth.com/     Who controls your time? First question is in control? Who is responsible? YOU ARE First realize you have the most control over your life. People will try to persuade us or just to do things but you have a choice. Well we have a choice on what we're going to do so my tips are to compartmentalize and create a list of things that you need to do so But you can do them as early as possible and check them off the list So remember action creates results

This week I talk about how to receive criticism or feedback both negative and positive. How we have the victim mentality or an over comer mentality.

I give you tips to improve you outlook. Hey this week I just give you some tips to improve your outlook in your attitude if you're angry or upset or depressed there's some tips to help us to see things correctly. Start with what we're grateful for Our physical posture And the things that we think about. Whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things. -Philippians 4:8

Where Have I Been? What has been going on since December? I cover why I have not put podcast out, and what I plan to do going forward. Health Update    

In this week I share some things you can do you improve your life in 2021. Philippians 4:8   New International Version Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.   Sleep Invest in yourself Take responsibility for what you can control Read a book Balanced Life- time to rest,time to sleep, time to play Re-frame your problems Value your health -eat better, exercise You get what you tolerate Setting boundaries

This week is about becoming Vulnerable and finding healing and life Check out Mark's website and his podcast  link are below My Life Platform Podcast with Mark Delaney The My Life Platform Podcast is all about winning at life and leaving a legacy. Hear from purpose and family expert, Mark Delaney, as well as experienced guests as we discuss developing a proper perspective on life, marriage, parenting, and more. This isn’t a podcast about unfounded theories or empty, shallow “make you feel good” talk. It’s about real purpose for your real life. You will leave encouraged and empowered to win at life and leave a legacy. https://markdelaney.me/ https://mylifeplatform.buzzsprout.com/

You know a lot of times we forget that our mind is like a garden. We forget to attend and take care of our thoughts were thinking about We forget to weed the garden out of the stuff that tries to come in and at the same time we are afraid to grow new things in our garden. Were are afraid to look at things differently and so sometimes we have to give plants opportunities to grow when they don’t look good so all these are analogies for things that we think about and focus on in our minds to see new insights on how we deal with things to help us change our way of thinking.  

This week in the podcast I talk about taking action to produce clarity. Taking small steps will create clarity by either going in the wrong direction if you can realize this is not right. Each step can and will move us to our goals most of life we need to figure things out not everything will work for us as it has for others we need to adapt their steps if we are following someone else's steps and tweak them to fit ours. Most of us forget to enjoy the journey and embrace who we are and find the answers within. sometimes like I share in the podcast we have to step out of our comfort zone to live and thrive. You are made to Thrive. Something New I am doing is sending out a free word of encouragement for the next 30 day you can sign up and levelyourselfup.com  

Do you ever feel like you just are not making progress or you know you are in the wrong place mentally? sometimes we need to reboot so this week I talk about that. also, I am excited to launch a free 30 email of encouraging words that I hope will be a blessing to you. https://www.levelyourselfup.com/30daysfree

So this week I talk about a growth mindset and A fixed mindset this week I’ve been thinking about how there are two different types of people in this article they really define and bring to life with the right words to help me share my thoughts and my beliefs. Also, I got some knowledge and information from these websites. Brainpicking.org  LIndaGullo.com  RayEdwards.com   til next week ....

The Miracle Morning This week I discuss my thought of this book and how it can help our lives. Hal Elrod coined the acronym “SAVERS” to help us remember each aspect of the ideal morning routine. Do a few of these already? Silence/Meditation Affirmation Visualizations Exercise Reading Scribing My suggestion for you would be to try to wake up 30 minutes earlier and do all of the SAVERS for 5 minutes each. As you become more comfortable waking up earlier and you begin to want to spend more time in your miracle morning,  Customize it to fit you and your taste. Right now I am spending Silence – 5 min Affirmations – 5 min Visualization – 5 min Exercise – 20-min Reading – 20-min Writing – 5 min    

This week on the podcast I talked about how actions are important. But our words bring life but the action we take is what molds the words into life. Words without action will not create results if you want results anything you do you have to take. If we’re not careful in taking action then we can start having wishful thinking. Wishful thinking is that just that it’s a wish. But when we want and desire, have a passion for things, then we create plans whether we realize it or not to bring them to life. whether it is planting a garden, building a birdhouse, whether it is cleaning your house how about buying a new car all of those things have plans and actionable items. Often times we fail for lack of plans but sometimes we fail for lack of action or taking the wrong action. I believe we should take action on what brings us peace and joy for the level where we are at, maybe some of us are not ready for the same level of action others are taking. But that does not mean that we should not take any action so let us level up and take action and take pride in our words. https://www.levelyourselfup.com

So this week I talk about what’s been going in My life since May in the last episode of published there’s been lots going on and my renewed focus on health and a little bit of why some of the future of this podcast and how we can grow together as a community

This week I share how Good habits help keep me on track. Through trials, we all can struggle to stay on track.

This week on level yourself up. I talk about my friend Jeff overpack some things that I've seen him practice I can't say that I've been taught this by him but it's things that he's definitely lived in his life and so reinforced. You know I think some of the times that we don't value our friends until they're gone. He truly was a gift. In my life, and a friend. So join me this week, as I just share three things that stood out to me as who he is, as a person. There's plenty of more that he demonstrated in his life, that I wouldn't even have time to put in this podcast. I did. Attach a link to the sermon, he had prepared since he was an elder at a church. And he had someone else preach it for him. Click here to see Video

On the podcast this week, I shared with you three ways that you can adjust or Grow from setbacks. I share with you three things you can do if we're having setbacks. And most of us are having setbacks in our life with coronavirus. You know there is a lot of people out of work, things we don't understand or are afraid of. But now is not the time to slumber now's not a time to be afraid. Now is the time to maybe look at things a little bit differently. So here are three ways that we can do to grow from having setbacks, 1 Ask yourself what have you learned from this situation and just write make out a list and write some things down things you've learned from your setbacks. 2 You can ask Do you need a course correction, maybe you've set some goals, maybe you haven't. And maybe you want to create new goals. So now is the time to ask Do I need a course correction on what I'm trying to achieve in this world. 3 You can look through the things that you wrote down about what you have learned and maybe the things you need to do for course correction. See if you have any fear around that. And if you have fear around those goals, or around those actions you need to take, then you need to put that fear under your feet and kill it.

You are needed this week I talk about how now is the time to share and be who you are called to be.    

Hey, you might have noticed this podcast did not get sent out on a Monday mornings like it normally does. And that's because I was not happy with the recording that I had so I decided today rather than release it, I was okay with it being a little late. And so I came home and after spending some time with my family getting some stuff done around the house. I recorded this podcast. I just want to share with you that you are loved with a great love that there are mercy and grace. At the foot of the cross. And I just want to remind you that when all that is going on and you feel lost and broken. We can look at what's happening. Take some perspective, some inner reflection that maybe this time is just a time of reflection that we need to reset ourselves and to get our eyes to our first love. Then we can look at what's needed. You know, do we need physically needing a thing do we spiritually need something. Does our family or our loved ones need something? What is the need at hand? Not a want, but what's the real need, then we can start praying for how to get those items, then we need to look at what's next what's on the horizon, what do we need to prepare for and also talk a little bit about strongholds. If you wonder what a stronghold is in your life, you can just ask what negative thing has a strong hold in your life? Then I share with you, Romans 8:17 and in Ephesian 3:37. That the spiritual forces of darkness are always on the clock and committed to cause and make our lives miserable. So grab the breastplate of righteousness and that glorious shield of faith in that all-powerful sword of the Spirit and that mighty helmet of salvation. All the while stand there with your feet fitted for the gospel of peace and stand your ground, let's not have any more negative strongholds on your watch. God bless.

This week on level yourself up. Episode 59, we discuss the reset in March, or what I want to call the march reset. So with that, we're talking about how we need to trust God, to get us through these times that we need to seek His kingdom first and everything that he's doing for us that he will provide. I shared Matthew chapter six verses 26 through 34. So let us just pray for Israel for the world. And for the United States for the country that we live in, that God would heal our lands that we would repent first. And God would heal our lands that we would seek his face. I do believe this shaking is to warn the church, and the world that we need to prepare. I don't believe it is the end of the world. Matthew 6:24-34 25“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life? 28And why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, 29yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. 30But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ 32For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34“So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today. I also discuss a little about the book I am reading The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World.

This week on episode 58 of level yourself up. I talked about watching the movie The Hobbit, and how things spoke to me, that we should be doing in our business & life. That we should be moved by love and peace, not by fear, we should be looking for opportunities to move in love and peace and find opportunities in these dark times. I also share phone app  called otter that allows you to record your notes on your phone, and then email them to you or text them to other people. https://otter.ai   Quote Saruman believes it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. I found it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love. Why Bilbo Baggins? I don't know. Perhaps because I am afraid, and he gives me courage.

So this week on episode 57 I talk about organization How we need to organize our thoughts, our house, our possessions, also share a little bit about how I’m thinking about changing up this podcast. I share a little bit about how I may change the podcast up a little by creating segments about tech business and integrate some about health, business, and life. Also in this podcast, I talk about the power of talking to yourself and asking questions.

So this week in review of the last few weeks I've been pondering about how I set myself up for failure through expectations of myself, that I impose on other people so I share with you some of my thoughts about expectations and how we need to give grace and mercy to ourselves. Stop Anxiety by Adjusting Expectations Old expectations trigger your cortisol, but you can adjust them. Anxiety is caused by our own expectations more than we realize. For example, a pothole in the road causes huge anxiety if you drive right into it, but if you see it in advance it’s manageable. So anxiety is caused by the expectation of a flat road when that fails to fit the facts. Of course, expecting potholes all the time would not relive anxiety either. Realistic expectations are the key to a smooth ride. But how can our expectations be realistic when the world is unpredictable? “When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.” ― Donald Miller, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life “We were promised sufferings. They were part of the program. We were even told, 'Blessed are they that mourn,' and I accept it. I've got nothing that I hadn't bargained for. Of course it is different when the thing happens to oneself, not to others, and in reality, not imagination.” ― C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed Romans 8:28 ESV And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

This week I talk about how to handle setbacks When I was thinking about this week podcast I came up with 10 things you can do to help so your setbacks don't throw you into a free fall or make you want to stop and giving up your goals or whatever it is you're trying to work forward to. Expect discomfort we will have resistance Failure is part of moving forward Evaluate what is going on never for reflect with trusted mentors or friends When making decisions think our plan for obstacles anticipate problems What can you control? Focus on what you can't control. Rest and have fun sometimes it's good just to get away from your problems. Keep a positive attitude Be open minded to new Approaches except constructive criticism Be responsible take the responsibility for what is your fault and if it is not your fault just leave it there and don't blame others how can you move forward. Quote from Richard Branson “entrepreneurs should learn to embrace failure with open arms and deal with obstacles by breaking them down into their smallest components and trying to then positively affect each part." https://www.levelyourselfup.com/  

Perseverance= persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. Perseverance is stubbornness with a purpose -Josh Shipp Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance - Samuel Johnson it takes Faith to walk in Perseverance, living in peace when things don't go right. www.levelyourselfup.com

So this week on the podcast we talk about renewing our minds that we shouldn't think like everyone else thinks that we need to learn to think like our mentors and most of all like Jesus. Maybe we need to renew our goals and look at some of the things that were trying to do but it never hurts to revisit and renew our goals on a daily basis.     Romans12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Ephesians 5:25-26Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her 26 to sanctify her,cleansing by the washing with water through the word, Link to the bible app https://www.bible.com/app   Tech tip link below https://youtu.be/nH4Th4f0VOw  

This week I interview Colin Yearwood. We discuss his morning routine, creating a framework for a morning routine. Morning Breathing technics Colin's weight lose Stoping things by force or welcoming change His podcast 52 wins Finding the positive in your life What is a WIN? Power of Affirmations Trade Expectations for Appreciation Improving your Peer Group Become the best version of yourself Tools we can use to improve yourself. Join us as we just have a conversation between two friends Colin's website is https://www.colinyearwood.com/ where he helps ambitious employees leverage their current skillset and experience to start and grow a profitable online business. His podcast 52wins link is here The 52 Wins Podcast is all about helping you enjoy your journey by taking the time to acknowledge and celebrating your wins regardless of what obstacles may appear along the way. #52Wins We mention Winston Faircloth Begin Again FB Group Cliff Ravenscraft Kris Pavone Tony Robbins Jim Rohn Wim Hof Ray Edwards

Your current job is a blessing This week I talk about how we are providing a service how we can change our mindset and not just show up to work but that we can be a blessing to our clients and our customers because life is not happening to you it's happening for you we have a calling to serve.