by Nicole Smithee | Nov 28, 2023 | Life
Christmas is upon us. And this festive time of year promises joy to the world and peace on earth. Often though, the holidays feel less merry and bright than we’d like to admit. Instead of an overflow of peace, joy, hope and love, December usually sings to the tune...
by Nicole Smithee | Nov 1, 2023 | Life
It took me a long time to realize that I was my own worst enemy in my own thinking. My negative self-talk in my twenties was just as toxic to my soul as name-calling and verbal attacking is in a relationship. By God’s kindness, the Holy Spirit began to show me just...
by Nicole Smithee | Oct 25, 2023 | Life
I am admittedly a big fan of goal setting. From the time I was a little girl, I have always been driven to achieve. I love dreaming big, and the challenge that comes with accomplishing things dear to my heart. Each Tuesday morning, I begin my work week by...
by Nicole Smithee | Oct 6, 2023 | Leadership, Life
Every leader– no matter how confident or successful they appear– experiences what I call “motivational lulls”. These dry spells in enthusiasm are characterized by apathy, frustration, and discouragement. We become disheartened by results when they don’t live up to our...
by Nicole Smithee | Sep 27, 2023 | Life, Motherhood
Most battles begin in the mind, and my investment in my wellness is no exception. After experiencing a miscarriage a few years ago, I made the decision to do a couple a things: To let myself grieve and To intentionally invest in my holistic health. Shortly after, I...
