How to Draw Close to God While Writing

Blogger Voices Network

Today I’m posting about drawing close to God while writing as a contributor and host of the Blogger Voices Network. It’s a place where Christian women bloggers can gather for support and encouragement. You can link your posts up on Fridays and join the Facebook community for daily encouragement.

Writing is one of the most challenging endeavors you’ll face. But it can be one of the most rewarding too, especially as you draw close to God while you write.

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How to Set Boundaries on Others’ Bad Behavior

How to Set Boundaries on Others' Bad Behavior
How to Set Boundaries on Others' Bad Behavior

How to Set Boundaries on Others Bad Behavior

Does it feel like other people are ruining your life with their bad behavior?

No one truly holds the power to ruin your life. But some people seem bent on destroying your peace.

I know this from years of being abused in various relationships. I understand how it feels to live under someone’s criticism, bad moods, and angry outbursts. It’s hard not to let their bad behavior reign over your life.

Through many years of Bible study, reading, and counseling, I’ve learned how to set firm boundaries against others’ bad behavior and gain the peace I always desired. Here are the steps to take when setting a boundary.

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How to Reach Out and Fight Off Winter Blues

How to reach out and fight off winter blues.

In this final post of my winter blues series, we’ll talk about the importance of reaching out and using intentional friendship to beat seasonal affective disorder.

We have covered light therapy, eating right, and self care in the past series posts. I hope you’ll check those out too, so you’ll have a full arsenal of ways to battle your winter blues.

Let’s look at five ways reaching out can boost your mood in the winter.

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The Best Self Care to Help You Fight Off Winter Blues

3 top self-care tips for fighting winter blues. #selfcare #winterblues

Thanks for joining me for the third post in this winter blues series. We have covered light therapy and eating right, and today we’ll talk about three key areas of self care for battling seasonal affective disorder.

Even though I’ve struggled with winter blues for decades, I’ve only recently discovered the importance of three different areas for helping me beat these winter blues. The blues have really descended upon me this year, and I’m fighting back hard (and seeing good results) with these three methods.

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Eating Right to Fight Off Winter Blues

Eating Right to Fight Off Winter Blues

Today, we’ll look at how eating right makes a huge difference in the battle against winter blues. Last time, we discussed light therapy. and I encourage you to read that post if you struggle with seasonal affective disorder like me.

No girl loves sweets more than me. Christmas is my favorite time for indulging in cookie after cookie, because I love to bake.

But when those winter blues hit me hard in January, I change my eating habits. Not necessarily to lose weight. I change my eating plan to fight off winter blues.

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