Tips to Cope with and Stress and Exhaustion   

"When you are broke, tired, sick, sad, angry and stressed it can drive you to the brink, to drink or shrink in your faith and confidence.  Prayer and praise are your weapons for mass destruction from the strongholds of worry, stress and exhaustion.  Gospel singer Marvin Sapp's song reminds us, "praise confuses the enemy.  So count your blessings.  Develop an attitude of gratitude.  Read my books "You are Too Blessed to Be Stressed" or "I'm Tired...But Still Inspired to Press On.

When things go wrong, you don't have to go wrong with them.   Looking for love, comfort or a hiding place in someone's bed, a bottle, food, drugs, excessive spending, anger or isolation are not the solution.   Learn how to respond to stress and changes in your life with courage, optimism, positive changes and prayer.  Count your blessings.  Go on a fast.  Get outdoors.  Go for a walk.  Don't call up the "energy vampires" (you know those negative people who drain your faith, peace and strength).  Take your attention off yourself and encourage someone else today.  Place your attention on solutions, faith and action. Alter your thinking by laying your problems on the altar.   Until further notice...God is in control.  

"Be of good courage and He shall strengthen your heart" (Psalm 31:24).

Get rid of clutter in your home.  Create beauty and order in your surroundings.  Simply your life.  Listen to soothing and inspiring music.  Take a mini-vacation or a simple drive to the beach, lake, river or a spa before you have a meltdown.  Delegate duties.  Ask for help.  Don't isolate.  Seek nurturing and supportive relationships to help strengthen your emotional and spiritual wellness." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

Speak LIFE into your LIFE 

• I am resourceful, grateful and blessed.
• I see myself through loving and accepting eyes.
• I love myself and allow others to love me also.
• I am willing to face my fear of _________________________

• I deserve to be treated well with respect.
• I accept only acceptable behavior towards me.
• I have the courage to teach people to treat me well.
• I have the right to set limits and the courage to do so.
• I am more loving to myself when I have the courage to set limits.
• I create the time to do things which nourish me.
• I make a difference.
• I do small things with great love.
• I have the courage to act even though I feel afraid.
• I have the courage to speak up to teach others to honor my personal boundaries and values.

• I respond to circumstances in a healthy and helpful manner.
• I carefully choose my responses.
• I have the courage to think before I act.
• I give thanks for my pain and for the lessons I learn from it.

• Heal out loud

  • I balance my life by taking care of my mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth and healing.   I am aware of my limits and I honor them.  I have the right to say "NO" without feeling guilt.
  • I wear my crown every day instead of the perfume called desperation.    I am learning to love smart with my heart. 
  • I open myself to receive all good things.
  • I am willing to forgive ____________________________
  • I appreciate each priceless day I live.  I am full of love and energy.
  • Today, I have the courage to be uniquely myself.
  • I give thanks for the gifts, talents and ideas I have to share.
  • I accept the past, enjoy the present, and look forward to the future.
  • I allow myself to rest in the peace of the Lord.
  • I speak to myself in a loving manner.
  • I make excellent choices.  I am full of energy and creativity.
  • I am optimistic.  I look on the bright side of situations.
  • I plan for the future, but I live for the now.
  • I have the courage to handle anything that comes my way.   I am resilient.
  • I am precious in God's sight.  I am willing to polish up my gifts and talents.
  • I do not hide my light under a bushel.

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