If you’re facing a daunting task or overwhelmed by a lack of confidence, this episode is for you. We'll explore how the benefits of insecurity can equip you to accomplish more than you initially thought possible. As you move through your week, you'll gain fresh perspective to see that success is not defined by what opportunity brings to you; it's determined by what you bring to opportunity. Listen in.

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28: Insecurity: Your Secret Strength

We are surrounded by the tangible, yet we are moved and touched and influenced by the spirit and sentiment such things represent. This episode will help you explore deeper perspective with the pieces of your own story, whether you embrace the clean lines and bare surfaces of minimalism, or you subscribe to a lifestyle of sentimental value. Listen in for fresh insight on how to cultivate confidence and walk by faith during uncertain times.

27: A Tangible Practice for Your Moments of Doubt

It’s not a secret that our grown-up lives are often smothered with responsibility, but when it comes to having fun, it’s never too late to start again. It doesn’t look the same for all of us, but if we learn to schedule and prioritize things that lighten our load, perhaps the heavy days will be easier to bear. We may have wandered from an intention or a practice or a habit, but the good news is, it’s still within reach if we’re willing to take a small step. Here's a perspective shift to help make it happen.

26: Chase the Fun

This episode relates to thoughtful customer service, but on a deeper level, it’s also about making a difference in the middle of a work or personal interaction that is laced with frustration. Join Misty for an experience at the Nashville International Airport, and a gentle nudge toward better interactions, better conversations, better relationships, and ultimately, more peace of mind through it all.

25: Validate the Struggle: A Life and Conversation Hack

If it's time to level up in your career, or finally make progress on a long held personal goal, this episode is for you. I'm sharing a thoughtful strategy that's helped me lately, when my own insecurities come to light. Even in a focused critique group for creative writing, I'm learning the positive influence of others still carries the greatest potential for improvement. We are all students of life who learn and unlearn, but the way we gain inspiration and growth can sometimes be surprising. Listen in.

24: Reverse Your Personal Improvement Strategy

There are times when it’s hard to form words around what you believe or desire. It’s hard to articulate the tiny seed of a dream growing deep within, even with an underlying sense that God has laid something special on your heart. In today’s episode, we’ll explore a form of communication that doesn’t come easy for many of us beneath the weight of a carried burden, or in front of a soft, rising glow of hope. But when we lack adequate expression, could it be that we're meant to embrace the silence instead?

23: The Power of a Quiet Dream

In the rush to perform, to achieve, and to do the right thing, thoughts of mercy and peace often become lost, especially when words and feelings get tangled up, or a heated exchange stirs unsettled moments in a relationship. Personal and professional conflicts take a toll, but here’s a secret. The journey might be more significant than the outcome, and in today’s episode, we’ll explore benefits of a simple practice that has the potential to help us walk in peace, even when the circumstances around us speak otherwise.

22: Choose Peace

As nature moves us closer to the warm, golden days of summer, we’re in a season of waiting. Each story is a little different, but as we wait, we also live, and I'm struck by the comparison of it all. Join me for a short reflection and let's consider a few questions in this episode. What if everything changed tomorrow? What if you moved to a new house, landed the perfect job or settled into the right relationship? What if the pandemic was finally over and the world at your fingertips? Listen in.

21: What If Everything Changed Tomorrow?

In the face of a global pandemic, it’s hard to know what to think. There are so many emotions to sift through and sort out that anxiety often lurks in the background, ready to pounce at any moment. If this resonates with you through the stress of COVID-19, today’s podcast is a simple shift in perspective intended to help you breathe easier, as the whole world spins with details of an ever changing crisis. Here’s to keeping the message of hope alive.

20: A Survival Kit For Your Emotions

The places we live in and move through are a gift from the Creator, and they are also where He invites us to participate in the making of them. We shape the places, but the places also shape us. They are part of the molding and forming of who we become, and in today's episode we'll explore the book Placemaker by Christie Purifoy. It's part book review, part reflection and hopefully also part inspiration as you consider your own life journey and all the places within it. Join me?

19: Placemaker: A Book Review

When faith gets low, it's easy to grapple with the future and all it's unknown paths. Deep down, we know God cares. We believe He’s near. It can just be kind of hard to feel him or see him taking action. Clear next steps or even a vague outline of what’s ahead would be nice – Right? But when you and I desire bullet points and line items, maybe a firm touchstone or a point of reference is what we need instead? In order to move forward, maybe we first need to look back. Join me for the journey?

18: When There Are More Questions Than Answers

When you find yourself on the receiving end of a message that threatens to shake your confidence, especially in the face of disappointing news or critical feedback, this episode tackles the topic of how to move forward with grace. Perhaps you can allow these words to work for good, even when they don’t always feel so good? Let's talk emotions, communication, and the important distinction between what we hear and how we receive it. It just might make all the difference.

17: Grow From Constructive Feedback (Even When It Hurts)

This episode is for you if you’ve recently experienced a special occasion or an event that didn’t quite turn out the way you imagined, or if you have plans on the horizon that aren’t shaping up the way you thought they would. It’s not always easy to know where we fit in or how to navigate the beginning of a new chapter, but I'm offering thoughts on what it looks like to celebrate even when things don’t come together at all the way you planned. Listen in!

16: Don't Let Unmet Expectations Dim Your Vision

A fast moving, fast talking nemesis stormed into my professional life like a bull in a china shop nearly 20 years ago, and I was determined not to be pushed around by an intimidating power player. Though sharing this episode is a vulnerable step outside my comfort zone, if you, too, know what it's like to face down an unyielding adversary day after day with very little results, let's explore a small shift in perspective that might help you embrace an unconventional solution to an age old problem.

15: The Adversary I Didn't Want To Face

If you know what it's like to start something with full force, high intensity and good intentions, only to feel discouraged and want to quit halfway through, this episode is for you. Whether it's a spiritual discipline or a natural life ambition, we'll talk about 3 points that can make all the difference in reaching your goal. Stay tuned!

14: How To Cultivate Consistency When You're Tempted To Call It Quits

A podcast dedicated to helping you embrace hope, overcome obstacles and go beyond the surface of everyday moments to create a meaningful life right where you are. Join Misty McElroy for thoughtful conversation and fresh perspective, as we peel back the layers of success in an unconventional light. Together, we can explore, learn and laugh. We can navigate hard places, pursue work that makes us come alive, discover joy in ordinary days, and find encouragement knowing we're not alone. I hope you'll listen in!

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