Talking with Tess

<p>Fight back against the lies of self-doubt and shame by replacing them with the truth of who God says you are. Don't team up with the enemy who comes to steal, kill, and destroy. You are the apple of God's eye. Fight...

<p>Fear of failure. Fear of success. Fear of others opinions. Fear of being judged. Fear holds you back in every facet of life. Do not be afraid. </p><p><br></p><p>Remember everybody is a somebody!!! </p>

<p>You never know the impact you make on someone else: whether big or small. We are constantly surrounded by people and we can impact others in a positive way. Just as strangers, friends, and relationships have impacted...

<p>The healing journey isn’t always easy or isn’t always on the up and up. Healing is hard. Radical acceptance, letting yourself be seen, and giving yourself grace are the secret weapons of healing. Be kind to yourself...

<p>Perfectionism halts any progress. All or nothing thinking ruins small and incremental gains. 3/7 days out of the week is a win. Shoot for progress and not perfection and give yourself grace in the process...

<p>What are you grateful for? What makes you happy? What do you thank the Lord for? Gratitude can be looked at sometimes as a an overly optimistic or positive way to look at a negative world. I challenge you to think...

<p>Forgiveness is extremely challenging and grudge holding can be much easier, but for true healing to occur we must forgive. Forgiving takes the burden off of your shoulder and doesn’t allow another person to take up...

<p>Let's dive into moments in life where we feel overwhelmed by sadness and a lack of motivation. Come listen as I discusss some of the ways I combat these emotions with practical steps and guidance. Don't let emotions...

<p>Do you say yes when your brain screams at you to say no? Do you say no out of fear of rejection or embarrassment when all you want to do is say yes? People Pleasing and Social Anxiety halt our lives in so many ways...

<p>What do you put your identity in? What’s the first thing you talk about when describing yourself to people? The only lasting identity is an identity rooted in Jesus. You don’t need to “find yourself”, you need to...

<p>God loves you more than you know. During a struggling season in my life, I wanted to share how I was feeling and what subs kept me from keeping my eyes fixed on Jesus! God wants all of your life and not just the...

<p>Life is a turbulent experience and so much of the time we can feel as if we are falling behind peers, friends, and social media influencers. This is a reminder that you are exactly where you need to be for a reason...

<p>2025 is right around around the corner and the best time to start cultivating new habits is now. Starting anything is scary and sometimes we don’t know where to start. Shredding off any bad habits and negative...

<p>Friendship in this day and time can be challenging, to say the least. True and authentic friends are a blessing and hard to come by. Be the friend that you wish to have and be able to spot characteristics you like...

<p>Jesus + Nothing = Everything. Even though this was recorded in July, I share every sentiment today. The way is Jesus and knowing him isn’t just life altering but is completely life transformative. He is the Savior...