Cultivate to Thrive Podcast

In this episode, I will highlight the scriptural foundations of building meaningful connections. I will discuss : A. Relationship with God B. Building Healthy Friendships C. Nurturing Family Bonds D. Romantic Relationships E. Forgiveness and Reconciliation F. Serving Others in Love G. Balancing Relationships and Self-Care H. Mentorship and Discipleship Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelegunn Visit my website at www.michelegunn.com Check out Cultivate and Thrive on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultivateandThrive/ Subscribe to Cultivate and Thrive on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cultivateandthrive556 #Cultivatetothrivepodcast #cultivateandthrive #alignyourlife #beabetteryou #linkedinlive #live #relationships #personaldevelopment

In this episode, I will briefly discuss the intersection of faith and well-being. Highlighted points will be: *Spiritual Practices *Rest *Community Connection *Gratitude and Reflection *Healthy Boundaries A. Addressing the importance of setting boundaries in various aspects of life B. Providing guidance on balancing responsibilities without compromising well-being *Physical Well-being *Acts of Kindness and Service *Mindfulness in Daily Life *Seeking Professional Support * Importance of a Confidante You deserve the best so you can be your best! Make sure to follow me for more content to help Put YOU Back in YOUR Life: Follow me on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g6YYax9z Visit my website at www.michelegunn.com Check out Cultivate and Thrive on Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gcVXCPrt Subscribe to Cultivate and Thrive on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gfqqeADW #coaching #selfcare#alignyourlife #womenempowerment #cultivatetothrivepodcast #podcast #cultivateandthrive

In this episode, I share how failure is viewed in society and how to Fail into Success. From understanding the fear of failure to learning how to overcome that fear, I will share strategies to creating a growth mindset and building resilience. Sharing real-life examples, I will help you to begin creating a plan to view failure differently and using it to create success in your life. Follow me on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g6YYax9z Visit my website at www.michelegunn.com Check out Cultivate and Thrive on Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gcVXCPrt Subscribe to Cultivate and Thrive on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gfqqeADW #cultivatetothrivepodcast #alignyourlife #failure #success #empowerment #cultivateandthrive

In this episode, I highlight the importance of complementing talents for making a positive impact. Listen in as I share about:

• Understanding individual talents
• The poser of collaboration
• How to identify complementary talents
• Unleashing collective potential
• Overcoming differences
• Empowering others

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Welcome as I re-introduce the podcast and explain why I have changed my format.

I appreciate all feedback and comments.

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As a child, I had low self-self esteem and it got progressively worse in my teenage years. Without self-esteem and self-value, I lacked confidence. It was hard to try new things and make new friends. As an adult, I realized that God created me and you as uniquely beautiful individuals with our own purpose. Finding that value and purpose can be difficult, especially lacking self-value and confidence. Join me as I talk about childhood influences, faith-based principles, and personal growth journey to build self-value. I provide practical strategies for growth, overcoming obstacles and embracing uniqueness!

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Join me as I talk about how to embrace opportunity for self, others, as well as business and personal growth. Mindset is key to be open to opportunity, but don't overlook the understanding of opportunity and how to accept it. Join the conversation in the comments! Seize the opportunity! #opportunity #live #podcast #alignyourlife #cultivatetothrivepodcast #cultivateandthrive

Since it is the beginning of a new year, let’s talk about resolutions.

A Resolution is a firm decision to do or not to do something.

Forbes did a study in Oct 2023 (so last year): most common resolutions

* Improve fitness

*Improve finances

*Improve mental health

*Lose weight

*Improve diet

failing at New Year’s resolutions is so common that there’s even a slew of (unofficial) dates commemorating such failures—some sources cite “Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day” as January 17 while others denote the second Friday in January as “Quitter’s Day.”

Goal is the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result

SMART Goals

Specific

Specific goals have a desired outcome that is clearly understood. This might be a sales number or a product rollout goal. No matter what it is, the goal should be clearly articulated so that everyone is on the same page with the objective. Define what will be accomplished and the actions to be taken to accomplish the goal.

Measurable

These are the numbers used with the goal. You need to have a quantifiable objective so that you can track progress. Define what data will be used to measure the goal and set a method for collection.

Achievable

Goals need to be realistic in order to maintain the enthusiasm to try to achieve them. Setting lofty goals is good, but you may want to break them down into smaller, bite-sized chunks. If the goal is not doable, you may need to first ramp up resources to give yourself a shot at success. Ramping up resources would likely be its own S.M.A.R.T. goal.

Relevant

Goals should be aligned with the mission of the company. Don’t set goals just as an exercise for something to do. One way to determine if the goal is relevant is to define the key benefit to the organization.

Time-Bound

Goals should have a deadline. A goal without a deadline doesn’t do much. How can you identify success or failure? This is why S.M.A.R.T. goals set a final date. This doesn’t mean that all the work is done, but it means that you can evaluate the success of the endeavor and set new goals.

DUMB Goals

Dream-Driven:

This aspect means that these goals are mainly influenced and powered by your dreams and passions. DUMB goals are typically a result of dreaming big and being confident in your exciting and challenging ambitions.

Uplifting:

These goals inspire you to be excited about achieving your objectives. The positive feelings help give you purpose and drive to fulfill your desires. These goals primarily focus on how fantastic the future can be once you’ve attained your goals.

Method Friendly:

DUMB goals rely on plans and practices that serve as the roadmap to realizing your ambitions. For instance, having the proper knowledge of accessing and using financial services can help you achieve your financial goals. You create habits around working towards your goal.

Behavior Driven:

This characteristic means that these goals are intertwined with methods/processes that are habitual or part of your behavior. Therefore, you begin treating your goals as habits until they become one. In this way, your habitual behavior becomes the driving force behind your dreams.

Mission is the vocation or calling.

Purpose is the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists

OPPORTUNITY !!

Be OPEN, Be receptive, Be patient

Need help finding your purpose or creating goals?

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In this episode entitled, Lead Through Love, we uncovered the path that sparked Lead Through Love on Juudit's heart (the subject of her Masters' Thesis), her experiences and some ways to begin to implement #leadthroughloveno matter what position you have in a company. It is time to change work environments to change the world! People are our greatest asset. It is time we value them!

Listen in to learn more!

Follow Juudit on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/juudit-ojansivu-26654135/

Read her Masters' thesis here: https://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/263303

Visit my website to learn more about how we can work together: www.michelegunn.com.

Join me as I reboot this podcast in a LIVE episode with Juudit Ojansivu.

We talk about her professional journey.

Juudit opens up about the fears that kept her caged in both her personal and professional life.

Be prepared to hear real talk about life and learn what it takes to be an overcomer and lead yourself to VIctory!

 

You can find Juudit on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/juudit-ojansivu-26654135/.