Today, we're exploring three strategies you can implement to start your year off on the right foot. Although it's March, remember there's no magic in January 1st — we can start anew at any time.

The first key to a successful year is taking decisive action. By making clear decisions and sticking with them, you eliminate the fatigue and overwhelm of indecision. Consider pre-deciding aspects like when you'll work, the times you'll check emails, and the mentors you'll follow this year. For instance, I've decided not to work on Sundays, reserving those for rest and family time.

Scheduling email check-ins at specific times also provides boundaries and a sense of freedom. Another valuable tip is to choose a few key mentors to learn from, rather than overwhelming yourself with too many voices.

Intentionality follows decisive action and is crucial to achieving goals. This means living purposefully in all areas — from your business decisions to parenting and personal faith. In an interview for a previous podcast, I realized that intentional decisions have been pivotal to my success in both life and business.

As Christians, we must be anchored in our beliefs and commitments to God, ensuring we are intentional about where we spend our time and energy. This might mean unplugging from distractions to truly engage with our kids or aligning business practices with core values.

Lastly, structure is essential. As God created order out of chaos, we, too need structure in our lives to thrive. This includes routines that prioritize rest. We often find ourselves in giving roles, needing to minister both at home and in business. During chaotic seasons, like when my husband switched jobs, structure helped stabilize our home life.

Simple practices like consistent meal planning or creating restful spaces in our week can make a big difference. Rest enables us to tap into God's strength rather than relying solely on our own.

Rest doesn't always mean solitude; it can also involve silent prayer time, even during mundane activities like driving. Jesus himself spent time alone in prayer to restore strength — a practice we too can adopt by intentionally creating time and space for spiritual growth.

As you integrate these strategies — decisive action, intentionality, and structure backed by rest — aim for a balanced approach that honors the life God has called you to live. Remember, real success in business and life doesn't only come from working harder, but from aligning with God's plans and seeking His guidance continuously.

For those seeking further support, I offer a group coaching program designed to help you thrive. We meet weekly to address questions, provide marketing advice, and create accountability in both home and business settings. If you're looking for a community to support your journey, visit my website at daniellemroberts.com/group to learn more. Whether through group coaching or simply listening to this podcast, my mission remains to equip, encourage, and empower you to fulfill your divine purpose.

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In this episode of 'Created for This,' host Danielle welcomes Jordan Eggert, a professional athlete and American record holder in the women's decathlon, who is passionate about integrating her faith with her athletic career.

We discuss the importance of placing Christian identity before athletic identity, the structure of the heptathlon and decathlon, and the ongoing efforts to include women's decathlon in the Olympics. Jordan also shares her insights on maintaining confidence without pride, the value of humility, handling failures and successes, and the significance of intentional rest and Sabbath.

00:00 Introduction to Created for This

00:37 Meet Jordan Eggert: Professional Athlete and Devout Christian

02:49 Understanding the Decathlon and Heptathlon

05:08 Balancing Confidence and Humility in Faith and Athletics

10:47 Handling Success and Failure with Grace

15:06 Living Out Your Calling with Dedication

22:36 The Importance of Rest and Recovery

24:55 Jordan's Journey to the 2028 Olympics

28:04 Conclusion and Call to Action

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More about Jordan in her own words:

[01:00] Danielle Roberts introduces her long-time mentor, Ione, about biblical mentoring.

[02:00] Ione explains the difference between mentoring, coaching, and counseling.

[04:00] Emphasis on biblical examples of mentoring such as Moses and Joshua, Ruth and Naomi, and Jesus and His disciples.

[06:00] Discussion on spiritual gifts and their role in mentoring.

[08:00] Ione's personal journey into mentoring and her strategies for balancing it with personal time.

[12:00] Practical advice for stepping into mentoring and overcoming feelings of disqualification.

[16:00] The significance of soul care, listening, and asking meaningful questions in the mentoring process.

[22:00] Encouragement for listeners to get involved in their community and church, illustrating the importance of investing in others.

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