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Why Haven't You Done It? Exploring 3 Common Roadblocks to Achieving Goals
Setting a goal is just the first step – the real magic happens when you break it down into actionable steps.

Michele Aikens
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Needful Things?
"Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But...

Michele
Aug 27, 20243 min read


Are You Overwhelmed By Busyness?
Ironically, our attempts to make up time for things we wished we had done, create the same stress for the future.

Michele Aikens
Jun 24, 20243 min read


Offensively Defensive
Whether at work, home or somewhere in between, check in with yourself to determine where your responses or reactions are coming from.

Michele Aikens
Apr 15, 20244 min read
From Distraction To Destiny
Why do some pursue destiny while others live lives of distraction?

Michele Aikens
Apr 8, 20241 min read


Are You Hungry Enough?
"My food," said Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work." (John 4:34 NIV) This scripture passage goes beyond...

Michele
Mar 16, 20242 min read


Why We're Comfortable Telling Elmo We Aren't Well
"The Internet is Trauma-Dumping Elmo". At first, I chuckled, "that's what you get for asking, Elmo." But then I stopped laughing.

Michele Aikens
Feb 1, 20242 min read


Addressing "New Year's Anxiety"
Happy New Year! As we engage in this month of motivation, I want to bring up a subject that most of us would rather navigate around than...

Michele Aikens
Jan 3, 20243 min read


Victim No More in 2024
I didn't start out to make a rhyme, but I am in storyteller mode, I guess. I have a friend that I joke with about the online empowerment...

Michele Aikens
Dec 28, 20233 min read


Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Travel Tuesday: Here's A New Holiday Idea
I have been musing about the sequence of holidays to help us part with money after Thanksgiving: Black Friday, when the retailers tell us...

Michele Aikens
Nov 28, 20232 min read


Gratitude & Possibilities
I was visiting my friend in Louise who lives in another state. When I travel there with my husband we always stay at the same hotel where...

Michele Aikens
Nov 24, 20232 min read


Inside Out
Do you remember a time when you accidentally put on an article of clothing, inside out? Usually, the way we know we've done that is there...

Michele Aikens
Oct 30, 20232 min read


For Business Focus On Balance: Who Do You Want To Be TODAY?
As leaders we talk a lot about five year plans, disruption, pivots, return on investment and other terms that point to the future. As I...

Michele
Jul 26, 20232 min read
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