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It’s a “universal” truth that people-pleasing is wrong and that being a people-pleaser is toxic to one’s mental and emotional health. But is it really? This may be an unpopular opinion, but people-pleasing is not only a good thing, it’s actually beautiful! As humans, we have embedded within us a desire to please others because God desires to delight and please us. Using our talents and gifts to bless others is an act of people-pleasing because that blessing is a pleasure to the receiver. In fact, when we make it a goal to people-please, we actually please God through our efforts. And, friend, He is the best One to please!   Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 1:39 - The Problem with People-Pleasing 4:06 - Think About Your Thinking 7:23 - Accepting Appropriate Appreciation 10:01 - God is a People-Pleaser 13:02 - The End Goal 16:03 - How to Handle People-Pleasing 20:04 - Outro   Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement, and practical advice

Setting truth milestones for yourself along your writing journey is like setting guideposts along a 10-mile hike. They will tell you how far you have left to go and how far you’ve come at the same time. Truth milestones are important because they provide hope, encouragement, preparation, and an accurate measurement of your growth as you progress along your path to completion. But you have to know where you’re going and when you’d like to arrive before you can begin setting those milestones into place. Listen in as Nika discusses why these milestones are so important, what they really are, and how they help guide us towards completing the goal God has set within our hearts.   Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 1:01 - What Is a Milestone 2:30 - Where to Find Your Truth Milestones 3:36 - Getting Started 4:25 - Creating Your Truth Milestones 6:02 - Using Your Truth Milestones 8:18 - Outro   Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement, and practi

What do you do when God says “no” to your hopes and dreams? Well, the first thing you should do is ask yourself, “Did He really say no or is He using this opportunity to strengthen my faith?” You see, God isn’t necessarily saying “no” to you. He’s training you up in the way you should go! He’s stretching and strengthening your faith.  And when you choose to lean into faith instead of pulling back in fear, God will reward you for trusting Him even when you couldn’t see why. Listen in to learn how to determine whether God is telling you no and what to do when doubt starts creeping in!   Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 0:31 - God Must Be Saying “No” 0:54 - What God is Really Doing 2:19 - The Power of Faith 4:13 - What to Do Instead 4:57 - Outro   Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement, and practical advice for achieving your goals and advancing the kingdom in Jesus name! If you’d like to download a free sample of Nika’s latest book

Have you caught yourself being unwilling to try new things or even just one thing more than once? The belief that you’ve “already tried that” may be holding you back from experiencing exponential growth! In this episode, Nika addresses this limiting belief that we often think will save us from embarrassment but really holds us back from breaking through. Listen in to learn how to combat this lie with the truth that will take you beyond your outer limits! Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - How “I’ve Already Tried That” Holds You Back 1:55 - Why We Trust Limiting Beliefs 2:36 - Why We Should Try: Reason #1 3:41 - Why We Should Try: Reason #2 4:51 - Outro   Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement, and practical advice for achieving your goals and advancing the kingdom in Jesus name! If you’d like to download a free sample of Nika’s latest book, Page One to Page Done, go to https://www.pageonetopagedone.com/book to download it today! Rea

This limiting belief is sneaky! Many new authors get caught up by this one simple phrase: It won’t make a difference. This one is tricky because it keeps you from making progress on your goals while making you think you’re not missing anything important. The smallest actions are the ones that often make the biggest difference, and this thought will make you miss it while keeping you stuck in inaction. You may think, “it won’t make a difference,” but that one choice could make you miss out on an opportunity that takes you three steps ahead. Don’t let this limiting belief fool you!  Use my top three tactics for confronting unhelpful thoughts and break through those outer limits that keep holding you back.   Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - What Is a Limiting Belief? 1:10 - The Top Limiting Belief for New Authors 2:30 - Recognize the Helpful/Unhelpful Thoughts 3:56 - Set a Timer 5:37 - Focus on Scriptures that Emphasize the Power of Bite-Sized Growth 6:25 - Outro   Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Chan

You have the power to choose how you view failure. You can choose to view it as a source of shame, frustration, and disappointment. Or you can choose to view it as an opportunity for growth, refinement, and grace. Here’s the thing: Jesus is turning your misery into mastery. He is prompting you to trust Him and follow Him into the zone of discomfort so that it can become your zone of comfort. And if you choose to follow Him into those outer areas, the positive net effect of failure will bless you more than you could have thought possible. Join Nika in part two of this discussion on the relationship we have with failure and how to shift the mindset from avoidance to acceptance!   Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 1:12 - Changing Your Relationship with Failure 4:32 - The Discomfort Zone 6:10 - The Danger Zone 10:28 - Following Jesus into the Outer Areas 16:22 - The Positive Net Effect 20:46 - Outro   Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement

What is your relationship with failure like? Do you tend to focus on the discomfort and pain? Or do you notice the positive effect that results from it? We can’t bypass failure. Truly, life is 50% comfortable circumstances, 50% uncomfortable circumstances. We might as well get used to it. Remember, Jesus tells us that we will have trouble. We will have failure, discomfort, and pain in this life. But it’s about our relationship with failure that determines the amount of growth and reward we experience through the discomfort! Join Nika as she confronts the negative mindset surrounding failure and discusses how to embrace discomfort as a normal part of life rather than fleeing from it!   Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 2:05 - A Story of Failure 6:03 - Failure is Uncomfortable 11:43 - The Net Effect 14:59 - Comfort Leads to Discomfort 19:32 - Outro   Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement, and practical advice for achieving your goals and

The harmful effects of sugar may be hurting you more than you realize. Sugar not only creates inflammation in the body, it also causes mood swings and feelings like depression, sadness, and hopelessness. And when you’re trying to reach your next big goal, these problems can throw off your focus and seriously derail all of your hard work. But there is hope! We can learn how to satisfy our souls instead of our bodies and break free from the hold that sugar has over our lives. In today’s episode, Nika gets personal as she shares the story of her own struggles with sugar addiction and how she finally broke free from the chains that held her back for so long. Whether you already struggle with sugar addiction or are just curious about how sugar can affect your success, this episode will open your eyes to the lies we’ve been fed and to the power we have within us to break free! Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 1:04 - The Captain, The Kid, and The Kitten 4:12 - Identifying Your Thoughts 6:58 - The Story of Matthew & I

You are a triune being.  You are made up of three parts: spirit, soul, and body. Each of these parts has a specific function and serves a specific purpose within you. When you understand what each piece does and how they all work together, you can begin to understand where your thoughts, feelings, actions, and results come from. And once you understand that, you can begin observing yourself with compassionate curiosity instead of judgment. When you observe yourself with compassion, you become more self-aware, which is the whole goal of growth! Join Nika as she breaks down what each of these pieces of the triune you accomplish, how they work together, and how to break out of being stuck through the power of self-awareness!   Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - Self-Awareness Equals Self-Compassion 2:15 - Live in Wonder 4:10 - The Holy Trinity 5:13 - Your Triunity 9:31 - The Difference Between True and Truth 13:03 - Making a Decision 15:34 - Outro   Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find n

Is creating a daily Bible reading routine at the top of your list of resolutions for 2024? As we inch closer to the start of a new year, many of us are pondering the question of how we can make this next year better. How can we do more and be more? We begin setting goals for ourselves to achieve the vision we have in our minds of what life should look like and who we should be. But instead of focusing on completion, what if we set our focus on communion? Developing a strong relationship with God is the real goal - not how much we do or achieve. And reading the Bible every day is a must if we want to commune with the Lord!  If you’re looking to improve your Bible reading and create a doable routine in 2024, then you’ll want to listen in as Nika shares what NOT to do, how to follow the Manna Model, and her three favorite Bibles for daily reading! Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Establishing a Daily Bible Reading Routine 1:01 - Having the Wrong Expectations 2:40 - Setting the Right Goals 3:51 - The Manna

Are you hesitating to write your book or start your YouTube channel or podcast because you aren’t sure you can really help people get results?   If you’re wondering how to help your clients or readers find success, then you’ve come to the right place!  In today’s episode, Nika breaks down three main steps to creating a system that can give your audience a guarantee and help your clients achieve 100% results. Learn how to move forward with your messaging, even if you’re just in the beginning stages!    Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - Give a Guarantee 2:20 - Design a Framework 3:42 - Remove Yourself 5:03 - Outro   Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement, and practical advice for achieving your goals and advancing the kingdom in Jesus name! If you’d like to download a free sample of Nika’s latest book, Page One to Page Done, go to https://www.pageonetopagedone.com/book to download it today! Ready to finally write

Wondering how you can be a better writer and really grab your reader’s attention? The key lies in understanding how a reader’s mind works. A good writer knows that their reader is smart and can figure a few things out for themselves. In fact, a reader enjoys reading because they actually like figuring things out! Only an amateur writer misses the point of reading and hands everything to the reader directly. Make the journey exciting for them! If you want to be a better writer and really captivate your readers, then start following this one simple rule: Show, don’t tell. Listen in as Nika discusses how to be a better writer and create an enthralling experience for your readers by showing instead of telling. Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - How a Reader’s Mind Works 1:21 - Example #1 1:55 - Example #2 2:38 - Example #3 3:16 - How to Use This Technique in Non-Fiction 4:12 - Show Your Reader Every Detail 4:55 - Outro Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment,

A good book idea is meant to be shared with the world, not kept to yourself! Jesus said, “You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14-16). We are called to let our light shine bright so that others may believe. If we hide or dim our light, we do a disservice to God’s beautiful design. Yes, He designed you to shine! And your good book ideas are gifts from the Lord. It’s time to stop covering up your good ideas and let them out for the world to see! In this episode, Nika shares four easy steps to collect your book ideas so you don’t lose them. She also gives tips on how to develop book ideas and how to find the courage and confidence to believe in them!   Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 1:12 - God’s Luminous Design 1:53 - Step 1: Let Out Your Ideas 2:40 - How to Find Book Ideas 3:35 - Step 2: Group Your Ideas 4:27 - Step 3: Contain Your Ideas 4:52 - Container Options 5:07 - Step 4: Fill Your Container 6:13 - Outside Evidence to Prove Inner Thoughts 9:08 - Outro   Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’l

How do you outsource tasks in your business? And how does it accelerate your growth? In today’s episode, Nika discusses her own journey with hiring help to grow her business, what method has worked best for her, and what to look for to hire the right people! Learn about the four major hiring arrangements and five essential roles to outsource right now. Plus, find out Nika’s biggest tip for how to prepare for hiring your first contractor! If you’re thinking of growing your business as an author or a coach, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Listen in to learn: The differences between a project-based contractor, an ongoing contractor, retainer work, and a full-time employee Five essential roles for ongoing contractors How to pay your contractor What to look for when hiring What to do when a contractor doesn’t work out How to grow your business by outsourcing Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement, and practical advice for achie

It feels like there’s something missing in your business…   Are you feeling frustrated by a lack of business success? Were you certain you’d have better results by now and can’t understand why you’re not seeing them? Maybe you’ve been internally blaming the environment, the people around you, and even yourself. Nothing you try seems to work. And you just don’t know what to do anymore. The culprit, friend, can actually be found in the beliefs you hold about yourself and your business. In this episode, Nika reveals the missing key to business success and why your beliefs are holding you back. She also shares three simple steps for improving your belief and finally seeing the results you truly want to see! Listen in to learn: What the missing key to your business success really is How your beliefs affect your business How your behavior reflects what you really believe Three steps for improving your belief How imagining your success can lead to growth   Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll f

If you’re an author and a speaker, then you’re also a leader. You help people get to where they’re going.  Having the right leadership skills is essential to successfully guiding your people to success. Whether they’re on your team or they’re your loyal followers, they look to you for guidance and inspiration. However, being a leader does not mean that you have to have everything all figured out! Remember that the Lord has anointed you and appointed you for such a time as this! He would not have called you to this work if you weren’t ready. In today’s episode, Nika’s breaking down the top five key skills that are needed to be a successful leader! Taking Craig Groeschel’s own list of top three leadership skills, Nika adds her own two ideas to the list to round out the full spectrum of characteristics that all good leaders should possess. Listen in to learn: How to be a good leader What it means to be a good leader The five key leadership skills How to develop leadership skills more fully How to have a

Do you ever struggle with feeling like a fraud? Have you ever turned away big opportunities because you were afraid of looking foolish? We’ve all had those moments where we tell ourselves that we just don’t know enough or aren’t good enough to teach or guide others. But it’s not about being good enough or knowing enough. Truly, what is “enough”? There will be times where you encounter things that you didn’t expect. Once you encounter the unexpected, you’re no longer prepared. Preparation only takes you as far as your expectation. The only way to get better at recovering from the unexpected is to go through it. The more you encounter the unexpected, the better you’ll get at responding to it, and the less you’ll feel like a fraud. Come listen in as Nika discusses: What to do when you feel like a fraud How to become the person who handles the unexpected Reframing fraud and how to embrace it rather than run from it Her new acronym for fraud How we destroy our opportunities when we allow fraud to win If you

What do you do when you have a low-energy day and can’t find the motivation to write?  Low-energy days like to sneak up on us from time to time and make us think that what we’re doing isn’t going to work. We believe that we can’t make the seeds we are planting grow. Here’s the truth friend… We can’t make the seeds grow. Our responsibility as Christ-followers and stewards of the blessings God has given us is to plant the seeds and water them.  That’s it. Only God can make the seeds grow. In the process of planting real seeds, a gardener digs up the earth, plants the seed in the nourishing soil, and waters it continuously to help it grow. However, the growth process occurs deep within the earth. The gardener cannot see the seed grow within the soil and he does not make the growth happen. He simply nourishes the seed and trusts that the growth will come. Our thoughts, words, and actions are the seeds that we plant, and faith and prayer is how we water them. When we let go of the expectation that we s

What do you do when you set writing goals for yourself only to then miss the due date entirely?  If you’ve missed your writing due date, you may be struggling with disappointment and guilt. But, writer, you are not a failure! In today’s episode, Nika shares a special segment from a coaching call that took place in her weekly Anointed Writers coaching group. In the call, Nika’s student opened up about the due date she had set for her writing goal and the disappointment she felt when she missed it. Through a series of questions, Nika helps her get down to the root thoughts and feelings of the situation. And you might be surprised to know that the solution does not lie in setting better writing goals! When we can reframe our thoughts from negative self-judgment and instead judge ourselves favorably, we can then break free from the guilt and disappointment that holds us back. Come listen in as Nika and her Anointed Writers student discuss: Trying to change what’s already been done or has passed What ha

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." -Galatians 6:9 Finding motivation to write can feel almost impossible at times, especially when you feel like you’re falling behind. Remember that writing is just like running a race. It takes endurance and perseverance to make it across the finish line. You may feel like giving up many times along the way, but just imagine how sweet victory will feel once you’ve accomplished your goal!  The water always tastes much sweeter after the race is over rather than during it. In today’s episode, Nika shares all about the ups and downs of actually sitting down to write that manuscript and what to do when you’ve lost the motivation to write. She also discusses the difference between writing from willpower and writing from wishpower. While willpower stems from self-punishment and takes away joy, wishpower stems from desire and gives joy. Finally, you’ll learn Nika’s top three steps for writing a manuscr