Trust is a hard thing. It’s difficult for some people to trust those closest to them, even without any fault to their name. I can see how it would feel even more difficult to trust a big God with control over everything. But it doesn’t have to be difficult if we have a relationship with God & know He is trustworthy. Don’t get me wrong, even people that KNOW God, know His character, and know He only wants to help us can struggle to trust Him in some areas of their lives. We get caught up in fear & worry that He doesn’t know what we want, what we need & what WE think is best. But He does. He knows all these things & more that we don’t know & can’t know right now. I’m going to give you some tips on how to trust God with everything in your life, but before that, I want you to know WHY it’s important to trust Him with everything. God Knows Everything & Has Perfect Wisdom Isaiah 40:28, “Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding.” God is the Most Faithful 2 Timothy 2:13, “If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny who he is.” God Loves You the Most 1 Peter 5:7, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” Here are my 4 tips on How to Trust God With Everything in Our Lives: Know Who God Is Know His character. Cultivate a relationship with Him. Understand how faithful He is, and how much He loves us. Psalm 9:10, “Those who know your names trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.” Reflect On His Faithfulness Remind yourself when He was there to protect you, to help you & to give you guidance & understanding. Even if you didn’t attribute it to God back then but KNOW it WAS Him. 2 Thessalonians 3:3, “But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.” Become More Patient In His Timing God plans things better than we ever could. He knows better than us. Ecclesiastes 3:11, “Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.” Do What God & the Bible Tells You to Do Spend time in the Word to know all the things God wanted us to know & hold close to our hearts, then OBEY the principles & way of life it tells you to do. When God tells you to do something, despite how out of place it may sound to YOU, do it. Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” Support the show Watch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcasts Buy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2 Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

It sounds good to be in control, right? You are making sure everything is going well around you, doing your best to help others be their best and making sure you are controlling yourself, too. Plus, people talk about how important it is to have self-control, so control MUST be a good thing. Right? It’s really not and believing you can control everything around you is a fallacy. Yes, it’s important to control ourselves, like our attitudes, actions & behaviors, but that’s it. We LITERALLY cannot control anything else but ourselves. And even the plans we make for ourselves, we can’t control if those things work out because it’s something outside of ourselves. But we THINK we CAN control everything around us and that gets us in trouble. We can be troubled emotionally and sometimes financially and with others. You push and push and push for things to happen that you want or believe should happen but don’t realize it’s much easier to rely on God to manage things. But you’re worried God doesn’t know what you want (He does) and that it won’t happen when you want it if you leave it to Him (it might not but only because He knows the best timing), and if you DO leave it to Him, you won’t get the credit. Here are 5 reasons why we need to let go of all ideas of control and surrender our lives to God: We Don’t Know Everything The understanding we have about the world is VERY limited. We don’t know as much as we think we know. Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” Feeling Anxious & Worried Isn’t Fun Wouldn’t it be nice if we didn’t have to worry anymore? That’s what can happen (for the most part) if we allow God to handle everything in our lives. 1 Peter 5:7, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” We Should Be Trusting God With Everything He is our Heavenly Father and we should trust Him like He is. Romans 8:28, “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” It’s Never Us Anyway Everything that happens in life is because of God. We think it’s in our own abilities, but it’s not. And the sooner we recognize this, the easier it will be to surrender everything to God and no longer feel the need to try to control everything. Proverbs 16:9, “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” God Knows Everything & Controls Everything Despite what you might think, He’s got all the control. We think we have control because God allows us free will to either make the choice to surrender to Him in faith & trust, or to get in our own ways and struggle a bit more. Jeremiah 29:11, “’For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” Support the show Watch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcasts Buy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2 Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

I know I’m not the only one that has ever felt less than or not as great in what I do or that I don’t matter. And that’s why I am doing this episode today. Yet another perfect moment of God telling me what I should talk about while driving home today. And it all came about on a verse I had read earlier in the day that really hit me. 1 Corinthians 12:14-22, “Yes, the body has many different parts, not just one part. If the foot says, “I am not a part of the body because I am not a hand,” that does not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear says, “I am not part of the body because I am not an eye,” would that make it any less a part of the body? If the whole body were an eye, how would you hear? Or if your whole body were an ear, how would you smell anything? But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it. How strange a body would be if it had only one part! Yes, there are many parts, but only one body. The eye can never say to the hand, “I don’t need you.” The head can’t say to the feet, “I don’t need you.” In fact, some parts of the body that seem weakest and least important are actually the most necessary.” I read it and started thinking about how so many of us need to hear this and understand why it’s bad to exclude others and how important each one of us is to God and to the community & activities He put us in. We REALLY matter. We just need to believe this truth & trust that no matter how low we feel when measured up to others, who we are and what we do matters to the One that matters most. Let me tell you how this is true. Here are 5 big ways that God shows us how really important we are to Him: He Created Us Genesis 1:27, “So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” He Blessed Us With Talents & Giftings to Share With Others 1 Corinthians 12: 7, “A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.” He Sent His Son to Save Us God made the ultimate sacrifice to bind us to Him forever. 1 John 4:9-10, “God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. This is real love-not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.” 2 Corinthians 5:21, “For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.” He’s Always There When We Need Him Prayer is the key here. He is only a prayer away. Psalm 46:1, “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” He Tells Us He Loves Us All the Time Jeremiah 31:3, “Long ago the Lord said to Israel: ‘I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.’” Isaiah 41:10, “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” Support the show Watch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcasts Buy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2 Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

We have the opportunity to be impactful everywhere we go. The Bible puts a big emphasis on being a positive example to others, as we are all called to be a light in the world to draw as many people as possible to Christ. As Christ-followers, we must live a life that reflects who He is, meaning His character & His love. We must live in a way that reflects who God is, and the teachings of His word, demonstrate integrity & love to others, and lead with righteousness in our actions & reactions with others. It should be our goal to imitate Christ in everything we do. You might want a partner who has strong faith & dependence on God but lack that in yourself. You may want more people to be kind & compassionate to you, but are you TRULY giving that to others? Maybe you want certain people to spend more time with you, but if you aren’t making an effort to be with them first, you aren’t giving what you’re asking for. The best thing we can do is continue to cultivate a deeper relationship with Christ, to better understand what He’s calling us to do & better know His character that we are working to reflect every day. Here are 5 tips of How to Be a Better Reflection of Christ & Positive Influence On Others: Live According to God’s Word Make sure your life & everything you do is aligned with God’s will for you. James 1:22, “But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.” Serve Others with Humility Doing as Christ did, serve others with selflessness & humility while finding ways to use the talents & gifts God has blessed you with to help & uplift others. Matthew 23:11-12, “The greatest among you must be a servant. But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Develop & Exhibit the Fruits of the Spirit Allow the Holy Spirit to fill you with: Love, Joy, Peace Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness & Self-Control. Galatians 5:22-23 Be Authentic & Genuine in Everything You Do Ephesians 4:23-25, “Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God-truly righteous and holy. So stop telling lies, Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body.” Lead Others to Christ 2 Corinthians 5:20, “So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, ‘Come back to God!’” Matthew 28:19-20, “’Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. An be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’” Support the show Watch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcasts Buy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2 Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

I want to share some questions with you today on what to consider when evaluating your current friendships and moving into new ones. But first, please know that I am NOT saying we cannot be friends with people that aren’t at the same spiritual level or maturity that we are or even people that don’t know God yet. It’s more a matter of who you allow to INFLUENCE you in life. And often, the people we spend the most time with happen to influence who we are & how we live our lives quite a lot. But even Jesus spent time with some unsavory people who later called Him master. But the biggest thing we need to remember with Jesus is He was STILL able to have an unwavering commitment to righteousness & NEVER compromised His own values or committed a sin. Jesus had a steady focus on what He was here to do & not get caught-up, but we as fallen people cannot match that level or righteousness. We surrender our lives to God every single day to more and more mirror the image of Christ, but we still suffer from downfalls. So we have to be more careful than Jesus needed to be. Luke 5:31-32, “Jesus answered them, ‘Healthy people don’t need a doctor-sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent.’” Here are 5 Questions I would ask myself when reviewing my current & future friendships to determine how viable they are: Are Your Friends a Reflection on Who You Are Working to Be? Are your friends similarly working daily to adopt the attitude of Christ? Proverbs 13:20, “ Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.” Do Your Friends Challenge & Support You? Are you able to be yourself around them? Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” Do Your Friends Live to Please the World or God? Who are they trying to impress? Romans 12:2, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Are Your Friend Respectful of Your Values & Beliefs? Even if there is a difference of opinion (Christian or not), is respect still present there? Colossians 3:16-17, “Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father." Are Your Friends People God Wants You to Have in Your Life? Have you prayed about it? 2 Corinthians 6:17, “Therefore, come out from among unbelievers, and separate yourselves from them, says the Lord. Don’t touch their filthy things, and I will welcome you.” 2 Cor 6:17 (GW), "The Lord says, “Get away from unbelievers. Separate yourselves from them. Have nothing to do with anything unclean. Then I will welcome you.” Support the show Watch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcasts Buy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2 Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

Show Notes: I recently read a definition for repentance: “a change of mind; a turning from sin, accompanied by a turning to God” Matthew 18:3, “The he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven.” The point of repenting is to admit to something you know you shouldn’t have done or been involved in, ask God for forgiveness & return back to Him. But we sometimes forget about the ‘return to Him’ part & just take His forgiveness for granted & believe it will all be fine because we repented. There needs to be GENUINE repentance & humbling from us for it to mean something. 2 Chronicles 7:14, “Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.” But it can feel difficult to get from under sinful behavior because our heart for God is fighting the desire to be like the world & fit in with all their foolishness. 1 John 2:15-16, “Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.” Here are my 4 tips on how to resist temptation less: Pray About Everything There is nothing too small you could pray about. And if you pray about EVERYTHING, you will pray about this thing you are tempted to do & probably end up not doing it. James 1:5, “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” Read the Bible Daily Spend time in His word. Really read it & study it to truly understand the context, the nuances & the specific message being given. Psalm 119:11, “I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” Don’t Compromise Yourself If you’re in the vicinity of where temptation and sin are about to go down, you gotta leave. 1 Corinthians 10:13, “The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.” Ask Yourself, “Is this Christ-like behavior?” Honestly ask yourself if what you are about to do is something Jesus would participate in. And allow the Holy Spirit, which you receive when accepting Jesus into your heart, to guide you in what you do. Galatians 5:16, “So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.” Romans 12:2, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Support the show Watch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcasts Buy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2 Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

Show Notes: God wants us to surrender our lives to Him & ask for His help. But, we often live to impress the world instead of honoring the Father of Everything. Galatians 1:10, “Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.” We think everything needs to be perfectly planned & ready to go before we can take that next step. Matthew 11:28-30, “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.’” But we don’t. God is the only one that loves completely unconditionally. He wants us to come to Him, battered & broken, willing to surrender it all to Him Romans 5:8, “But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” Here are 5 tips I have for you to no longer allow the need to be perfect or ready get in your way of taking the next step: Stand Up to Your Insecurities 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, “Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So not I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” God’s strength is seen through our vulnerabilities. Practice Giving Grace & Forgiveness to Yourself & Others God calls us to forgive others & extend grace, just as He did and does every single day. Ephesians 4:32, “Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” See Your Life as a Way to Serve God & Others Give your life to God so He can use your life to save someone else. Galatians 6:9-10, “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” Trust God, as You Have With Other Things If you’re still stuck on how to trust Him, just ASK Him to help you trust Him. God has done SO MUCH for you already, so why not trust Him now? Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.” Spend TONS of Time in Prayer Prayer doesn’t need to ONLY be reserved for quiet time/devotional time. You can pray any time you want. Philippians 4:6-7, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Support the show Watch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcasts Buy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2 Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

Show Notes: I know it’s important to be confident in who we are & to believe in ourselves, but we cannot rely on ourselves more than we rely on God because He needs to be first in our lives. Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” When we believe WE are all we need, we isolate ourselves from everyone else and from God. You might feel like it doesn’t matter because you FEEL like He hasn’t come through for you, but you’re probably wrong on that, too. God comes through for all of us, even when we don’t ask because he’s a loving God. But we often struggle to realize this because what we are BLESSED with doesn’t always look like what we hoped for. And that’s for the better. How many times have other people let you down? How many times have you let yourself down? God won’t let you down. The only reason you might THINK he will is when you have expectations of something that doesn’t end up happening. But that’s not his fault. What you wanted just happened to not align with His will and you didn’t have the faith & trust in God to believe He will ALWAYS have your best interests in mind. Here are 5 reasons you should only rely on God: God Never Changes God will ALWAYS be there for you. He is steadfast in character & promises, despite how we might be acting up & allowing our circumstances to dictate our thoughts & actions. Numbers 23:19, “God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?” Hebrews 13:8, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” NLT We Can Do Nothing Significant Without God God is everything for us in life. He is the one and only source and without Him, we could do nothing of significance. Proverbs 16:3, “Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” He Provides Protection & Guidance He is the one you can call in times of trouble that will ALWAYS answer the call. Psalm 46:1, “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” He’s the Perspective We Need We can’t get caught up in believing we can be self-sufficient without God because it’s not true. We need Him more than we think. When we rely on God, we keep the perspective on what’s more important: Him. Philippians 4:13, “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” It Creates Relationship with Him The more we rely on God & trust Him to handle things, the deeper our relationship with Him gets. We need to surrender DAILY to Him everything in our world. Psalm 55:22, “Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.” 1 Peter 5:7, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” Support the show Watch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcasts Buy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2 Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

Show Notes: Beyond the fear of the unknown, getting emotionally attached & wanting validation and sympathy from others I experienced, there are several other reasons people will hold onto their pain. Needing a sense of control is a common one. When you hang onto your pain, you feel more in control of your life & use it to feel significant, or even choose to define yourself by your pain. Another common reason is believing you need to be punished or reminded of your pain on a regular basis, so you hold onto it until you believe your sentence is over. Something I know a lot of people don’t even consider is holding onto their pain for lack of coping mechanisms. When you don’t know how to release the pain & find a way new way to process what’s going on, you WILL continue to cling to your pain. The most common reason is unresolved trauma. We haven’t taken the time to really understand what we are feeling, what it is leading us to do & think about, and what needs to happen next to move forward. Romans 8:18, "Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later." 5 reasons we should no longer hold onto pain in our lives: Improved Relationships If there is bitterness, resentment or lack of trust in current relationships, letting go of your pain can alleviate some of these current things. Psalm 147:3, “He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.” Increased Resilience You can’t bounce back very well from problems & struggles if you’re still carrying around pain from other experiences. Psalm 34:17-18: "The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed." Personal Growth When you keep hold of your pain, you hold yourself back in the past. You can’t move forward being so hyper-focused on what happened in the past. Matthew 11:28-30: "Then Jesus said, 'Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.'" Being Open to New Things Holding onto our pain is similar to having a fixed mindset. You narrow your view in life, thus missing out on opportunities. Philippians 4:6-7: "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." It Only Hinders Us, Never Helps Us Clutching tight to your pain will NOT gain you anything. It will just get in your way & cause you more trouble. Let it go, please. John 14:27: "I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." Support the show Watch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcasts Buy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2 Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

Show Notes: The timing of our lives often doesn’t go as we planned. We make plans, create strategies and feel in control of how our lives are gonna go, but often it turns out differently. On the other hand, sometimes our lives turn out exactly as we planned them, but it took more struggle & push to get there and we realize that it wasn’t really worth it. We aren’t as happy as we thought we would be. Regardless, it all boils down to the desire to be in control of the timing of our lives. We can’t TRULY be in control of when everything happens. It might FEEL like you can because it has happened in the past, but it’s because the Lord allowed it. We often don’t trust the timing of our lives when anxiety is in play. The desire for control can develop from traumatic events, negative experiences, or even just moments that impacted how others felt about us or how we feel about ourselves. Here are 5 reasons you should trust the timing of your life & no longer try to force things to happen: You’ll Minimize Stress & Anxiety Jesus tells us to not be anxious about anything and to seek the Lord in everything & remember Matthew 6:34, “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” (read the entire section of Matthew 6:25-34 for a full breakdown) You’ll Enjoy Living in the Present Moment More We mustn’t disregard what is happening right now for what we want to happen in the future. Right now, these are the moments that lead to those future things and we MUST enjoy them. We MUST live today for today and tomorrow for tomorrow. We HAVE to live life fully, which means taking each day as a gift as we work towards more in the future. Philippians 4:11-13, “Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.” God’s Timing & Plan For Our Lives is Perfect God knows what is best for us. Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” Patience & Perseverance Are Incredible Skills Everything we go through shapes our character and helps us become the person we’re meant to be. Romans 5:3-4, “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.” There is a Season for Everything Ecclesiastes 3:1, “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:11-12, “Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end. So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can.” Support the show Watch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcasts Buy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2 Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

Show Notes: Do you find yourself taking action on things you say you’re going to do? Or are you more likely to say you’ll do something but actually will cower in fear or hide out from it until you’re forced to deal with it or the possibility disappears entirely? I ask this question because oftentimes we think it’s enough to just think about doing something, even when there are plans involved, and believe it’s going to happen. Somehow. But it won’t. It’s because you didn’t put any action into your plan. James 2:17, “So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.” Even when we rely on God to lead us in our lives, we still need to do our due diligence in moving forward with actions and know that God will guide our course. If you get nothing else from this episode, I hope you at least walk away knowing that one of the best ways to overcome the paralysis of not taking action is to have faith. Have faith that God is ALWAYS there for you and have faith that whatever you are putting off isn’t going to be world-ending. The outcome might really suck and lead to setbacks & struggle, but there is ALWAYS something to learn from those experiences. Today I want to share with you some ways to start taking action if you feel like you’re stuck hiding. Define Your Intentions Get clarity in what you want to do & understanding of what it will take to get there. Make sure what you want to do aligns with who you are & what you want in the future. Address Your Fears Be honest about what is actually going on. Ask yourself what it would mean to experience all those fears & deal with the worst-case scenario. Joshua 1:9, “This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Manage What’s Getting in the Way Identify what else is in the way (people, job, money, ability, understanding, availability, approval) Dive deeper into problem-solving the obstacle & ask for help. Philippians 4:13, “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Evaluate & Manage the Expectations If there are expectations from others, make sure everything is explicit and align with your capabilities (skill set, time, money). If you have expectations for yourself, make sure what you want to do is for the RIGHT reasons & not too heavily influenced by someone else. Create a Plan with Accountability Know the general path of where you’re going before you jump in. Create milestones to celebrate along the way. Make sure your plan aligns with a reasonable timeline & available resources. Find someone you can depend on to check in on you & make sure you’re still moving forward. Proverbs 16:3, “Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” Support the show Watch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcasts Buy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2 Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

Show Notes: Do you have the right perspective? The reason I ask you this question is to challenge you to really think about the answer. Do you believe the perspective you own for each experience & situation that comes up is the right one? Of course, everyone will probably believe they have the right perspective because it’s THEIR perspective. Most of the time we are all very biased toward what we know, what we’ve experienced, and what we believe to be true. Have you ever thought about how you may be hesitant to see a situation or a person from an alternative perspective because it means the reason or outcome of the situation no longer falls in your favor? You don’t want to admit you’re wrong. You don’t want to put the effort in to see how your actions might have affected someone else in a way you didn’t consider prior to taking action. You don’t want to be uncomfortable and seeing it from another view usually causes us to step outside of our comfort zones. And why is it important to determine if your perspective is right or not? That’s what we are going to get into today. I’m also going to share the importance of aligning your perspective with God’s truth and will. The Right Perspective for Problem Solving Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” When we broaden our perspective, we are able to see other options & possibilities for how to solve our problems. The Right Perspective for Resilience Philippians 4:8, “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” Having the ability to bounce back from setbacks and struggles is a top skill. And we can adopt this mindset & skill a lot easier when we allow ourselves to be in the right perspective. The Right Perspective for Being More Flexible & Adaptable Proverbs 16:3, “Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” Often times we need to go with the flow, but we struggle with this because we are so set in our ways. The Right Perspective for Improving Gratitude When this perspective is on point, we encourage gratitude in ourselves. We don’t allow all the hard things to blind us from all the fantastic things that often outweigh the hard things. The Right Perspective for Personal Growth & Self-Improvement Romans 12:2, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” The right perspective will allow you to see where you’re flourishing and where you need to put the work in. Shifting your perspective will give you more truth about what’s truly going on in your life, thereby identifying what needs to change. Support the show Watch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcasts Buy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2 Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

Show Notes: We often will consider our own excuses to be reasons because we don’t want to admit that we aren’t doing what we should be or that a mistake has been made. But honestly, it doesn’t matter what you decided to tell yourself to mask the truth, it’s still an excuse you are trying to pass off as a reason to avoid something you need to just find the courage to face. In the book of Joshua, God is raising up Joshua to take the lead, now that Moses has died. And God is telling him several times to not be afraid, to believe that God has led him to this point & has his back. God also reminds him to follow in the ways Moses taught him because these are instructions God gave to Moses. Basically, do what God tells you to do & everything will turn out as it should. Joshua 1:9, “This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” If you stay still too long, you might lack the experience & abilities needed to move onto that next season, the next level in life you’re supposed to ascend to. God is going to be there to help you with everything, but you STILL have to do the work. Proverbs 13:4, “The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.” Desire to have something will only get you as far as your mind can take you. But that’s not enough to make it happen. You have to take action. Here are your top 5 reasons that are actually excuses for why you’re not seeking any personal growth: Blaming External Circumstances It’s common to blame the environment you grew up in or the environment you’re currently in for why you’re not pursuing personal growth. We also can blame other people in our life that we claim are getting in our way of seeking personal growth. Lack of Motivation Instead of developing discipline we often lean on motivation to always be there to pick us up & keep us going. Past Failures It’s reliving the pain that happened in the past & allowing those experiences to prevent us from trying again, whether it’s the same thing or something new. Fear of Judgement It’s fear of judgment, other people’s opinions, and being rejected that prevent people from working on themselves because they are so wrapped up in worry & anxiety of the worst-case scenario happening. Proverbs 29:25, “Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety.” Galatians 1:10, “Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.” Lack of Awareness Some people really aren’t aware that they should be working on themselves to become their best selves. Or they aren’t sure WHAT to work on. We should try to be working on something we know will benefit us. Just because there isn’t anything that is broken doesn’t mean there isn’t anything that couldn’t use a tune-up. Support the show Watch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcasts Buy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2 Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

Show Notes: Gratitude is helpful on several levels. It can help strengthen relationships, help reduce stress, healthier physical body because you might end up lowering your blood pressure, fostering stronger resilience, and having a more positive mindset. But the thing I love the most about gratitude is how it magnifies our Lord and Savior in everything He does for us. Psalm 9:1, “I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.” Also, the opportunity to thank God for anything & everything is always there. So if it’s easier to show gratitude by thanking someone, thank Him. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” And when we show gratefulness, we need not forget all the hard stuff, and the lessons we learned, too. Another verse says, James 1:2-4, “My fellow believers, when it seems as though you are facing nothing but difficulties, see it as an invaluable opportunity to experience the greatest joy that you can! For you know that when your faith is tested it stirs up in you the power of endurance. And then as your endurance grows even stronger, it will release perfection into every part of your being until there is nothing missing and nothing lacking.” When we give God all the glory, we stir up our own hearts to have stronger, deeper trust, belief & faith in Him, as well as honor Him in how He takes care of us & how He can take care of others, if they give their heart to Him. When we practice gratitude, we remind ourselves that NOT everything in life is bad. Here are the 5 tips I would use when needing to know How to Become More Grateful for Everything: Become More Mindful with Awe & Wonder Practice mindfulness by being present as much as possible. Experience the awe & wonder of everything around you. Practice Forgiveness & Acceptance Stop holding onto painful feelings & experiences for the sake of holding it against someone. Become more accepting of unexpected situations. Give Back to Others Spend some time giving back to others, which will help you reflect on how blessed your own life is. Comfort Negative Thoughts with Gratitude It’s healthy to express how you feel. Express how you feel & couple it with something positive that you’re grateful for. Keep a Log of Your Gratitude It could be a journal or the notes app on your phone but have a place you can write down what you are grateful for. Support the show Watch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcasts Buy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2 Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

Show Notes: “To magnify something is NOT to make it bigger. Magnification doesn’t change the size of the object. Magnification is the process whereby you get your perspective of what was there all along.” -Steven Furtick Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church goes on to say that we aren’t trying to make God bigger when we magnify Him, we are trying to become more focused on Him. I see it as digging deeper, going below the surface level, and getting up close & personal with God. What are we putting all our focus on in our lives? Psalm 34:3, “Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness, let us exalt his name together.” (NLT) I believe the Bible teaches us that if we put our primary focus on God, He WILL lead us in the way we need to go. He will help us focus on what's most important. I want you to think about what your primary focus is in life right now. Really think about it & when you come up with your answers, dig a little deeper to determine if that’s what you WANT your focus to be or if you want/need it to be something else. The importance of knowing what you focus on most, what you are magnifying in your life is to examine what’s top priority & whether or not it should be. Will whatever is number 1 get you to where you need to go? Is it actually worth your time? Here is the list of 5 questions I would ask myself when determining if I am focusing on the right things in life right now: What Are My Goals Right Now? Have I Made Any Recent Progress? Do your actions or lack of actions are align with your values? Matthew 6:33, “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Are you making progress toward things that matter most to you? What Am I Doing Every Day & How Important Are These Things? Determine if anything you’re spending time on is actually important to you. Colossians 3:23, “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” When Was the Last Time I Reflected On How My Life is Going? Have you spent time reflecting with God? Tell Him about everything and ask what He thinks. Romans 12:2, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Who Am I Spending Most of My Time With? Are These People That Provide Support & Inspiration? Do you need to find a better group of people to spend time with? Are you lacking people that support & inspire you in your life? Have I Been Taking Care of My Mind, My Body & My Emotions? I encourage you to make time for prayer & studying the Bible. Knowing the Word allows you to be ready with scripture when the devil tries to be tricky. Are you taking on too much? How is your physical health right now? Do you find yourself reacting more than responding to situations? Support the show Watch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcasts Buy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2 Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

Show Notes: Making the decision to accept & tolerate someone you don’t care for is really a grown-up decision to make. It’s real maturity to just put aside your feelings and any past experiences you’ve had with them and ALLOW the relationship to be better. Because it CAN get better. If we allow people to change and be different than they have in the past, then the relationship can get better and everyone can have a better experience. I believe one of the biggest issues we have when dealing with people we don’t like is holding past offenses against them without any end in sight. We continuously remind ourselves of how they hurt us in the past and how those things have betrayed our trust and led to us feeling some type of way. I think there are several possibilities for why we struggle with this. When you let something go, you might believe that there will be no justice for what happened, so you take it upon yourself to make sure there is by holding it against the person until you feel like it’s been enough (or everyone knows). You might not have taken to time to really unpack what happened. You haven’t evaluated why you felt the way you did, what the actual root cause was, and why you believe holding onto this is beneficial to you. Maybe you’re dealing with insecurity issues and don’t think you are being treated as fairly as this other person is and continue to hold a grudge and contempt for them until you feel how people view YOU has changed. Regardless of what the reason is, we need to be making an effort to be more accepting of those people we don’t like or see as enemies and who have caused us pain. The Bible tells us, in several different verses, to love your enemies & those that persecute you. 💖 Luke 6:27-28, “But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those that curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.” Here are the steps I take when I am working on accepting someone I don’t really like or that has caused me pain in the past: Acknowledge Your Feelings Be honest about how you feel. It’s healthy & normal to have feelings. It’s what you do next that can cause the trouble. Practice Empathy Try to see it from the other person’s point of view. Truly Forgive Them Don’t keep this pain. Forgiveness is meant for you. It allows you to move on from what happened & no longer allow it to cause you pain. Colossians 3:13, “bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” Stay in the Present With Them Don’t live life in the past with this person. Give them the chance to change. Still Set & Enforce Boundaries Between You Both If you’re willing to continue having a relationship with this person or are forced to because of a common connection, like work or school or a community you’re involved in, you can still create boundaries to keep yourself safe. Support the show Watch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcasts Buy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2 Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

Show Notes: "God may not always remove challenges, but He will ALWAYS provide a way THROUGH them.” This is an Instagram quote I saw recently. And it was the inspiration for this episode. No one WANTS to experience problems or go through struggles. And when we REALLY don’t want to experience them, we sometimes go to great lengths to avoid having to experience any pain at all. But the best way to the other side often isn’t over, but through. We have to persevere and get to the other side of the struggle. It’s the way we learn the most, grow the most, and change the most. And each season of life is different & brings on different challenges to learn from. It’s a blast in hindsight. I recently shared a video on socials talking about how some people believe that when they become a Christian, they think their problems will instantly disappear or at least minimize dramatically. When, in reality, the number of problems & struggles often go up because we are being tested and because we were PROMISED to struggle. John 16:33, “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” But despite the struggle, God is still WITH us when we are going through the pain because He knows it won’t be easy for us, but that it IS important we go through and endure certain things. God also brings comfort & peace in times of trouble. 💖 James 1:2-4, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.” Christian or not, though, we must endure hard times. Here are my 4 steps on How to Go Through the Problem & Not Around It: Identify the Problem & the Root Cause Clearly define the problem. What is the CRUX of the issue? Go a little deeper to discover the ROOT CAUSE. We are defining the WHAT & WHY of the problem in this first step. Come Up With & Evaluate Possible Solutions Spend some time coming up with possible solutions to your problem. Evaluate what solution would fit you best based on what you can or can’t do, if there are risks involved, whether it solves some or all of the problem, and if this solves the problem within your timeline. Create an Action Plan & Take the First Step Create your plan of attack with a timeline attached to it. Take the First Step Commit to taking the first step as soon as possible. Once you get yourself in the middle of the problem/struggle, you often can’t retreat and will have to keep going. Evaluate the Results Determine if the solution and action steps you chose are working well enough. If what you decided to do isn’t working out as you hoped, shift to something different. If it IS working out, consider if you have the capacity to do more of that thing or not. Don’t give up just because the first attempt didn’t work out. Support the show Watch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcasts Buy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2 Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

Show Notes: You have more to give than you think. We all do. I was recently sitting at my desk, thinking about how amazing it is that people are connecting with the way I am sharing about God & deepening my relationship with Him by really getting into studying the Bible. And I was in kind of a prayer/chatting to myself and to God, when I said something like, “I’m surprised that people are relating to me so well, even though I’m still new here, but You’re using me where I’m at right now [in life] and others may be at that same place and appreciate the way I go about it because of that.” Basically, I was coming to the conclusion that God IS using me to do His work right where I’m at in life. And immediately after having that thought, I went to look up scriptures that aligned with that thinking (I’m doing that a lot, lately, lol). Here is the scripture that hit me most when thinking about being beneficial despite our weakness: 2 Corinthians 12:9, “Each time he said, My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness. So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” There were many people in the Bible that struggled with feeling like they were enough to do what God was asking them to do. Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, Paul (our new role model for confidence) felt inadequate to preach the gospel before realizing God’s power was made perfect in his weakness, and Gideon needed signs from God to confirm he was actually being called to lead the battle against the Midianites. Today I want to chat with you about how we have way more to give than we think we do. We are capable of so much, regardless of education, time, experience, or even how we feel about ourselves. We can do amazing things if we only believed in ourselves & no longer allowed the doubt to take over our minds. And to that note, today I am going to share with you 5 tips you can use to push through feelings of inadequacy & self-doubt. Find the Source of Your Feelings What are your feelings based on? Once you know where your feelings are based, you can combat those feelings with positive ones and ones that better reflect the truth. Take Action & Risks Set a few small goals Do an activity outside of your comfort zone Bring attention to your idea/opinion Learn New Skills Take a class to better a skill or learn a new one Try something you never thought you would or that has nothing to do with anything you do now. Lean On God Pray & seek God’s wisdom, guidance & strength to make it through moments of feeling less than & high self-doubt. Remember that God can use us despite our weaknesses or inexperience. Have a Balanced View of Your Strengths & Weaknesses We focus way too much on our weaknesses. There needs to be a balance between reviewing what needs to be strengthened and what is already really strong. No one is good at everything. Support the show Watch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcasts Buy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2 Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

Show Notes: I’m here to share with you not necessarily HOW to be confident, but what to EXPECT when you want to be confident. I looked up some verses from the Bible that speak on confidence and wanted to share those with you. I often feel like it’s nice to have something you can go back to that will help anchor the mindset you desire to have & something that will comfort you in times of wanting to give up. Philippians 4:13, “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” In context, this scripture is Paul expressing how he didn’t need anyone to worry about him because he had figured out how to live through anything, with whatever he had because he had so much faith & belief in God to help & take care of him. 2 Timothy 1:7, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” In context, Paul was telling Timothy to not just sit on the gifts he was given, but to use them and not be ashamed to do so because God has not given him (and all of us) a spirit of fear. He also mentioned that Timothy shouldn’t be ashamed of telling people about the Lord, either. When you’re confident, you HAVE to believe in yourself. Believe you came up with a good idea or plan. Believe you can figure out how to get it accomplished. Believe you can get the help you need. Believe you can get through whatever setbacks happen. Believe you’re worthy of doing this thing. And believe that it’s a success, whether it turned out the way you wanted or not. It’s the noise around us that prevents us from believing we can do it. We put too much stock into other people’s opinions, wanting to impress people that don’t really care that much about us, and allowing our past experiences & mistakes to limit us. We need to break free from all that mess and go all in on what we know deep down inside is enough. And, if you need EVEN MORE convincing, God tells us we are his masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10) & have been renewed in Him to do great things. If we are so loved & valued by the God of the Universe, we are good enough to do whatever we are called to do. So, let’s go over our dos & don’ts for being confident: Confident people aren’t afraid to say NO. Confident people respect themselves. Confident people aren’t afraid to tell the truth. Confident people embrace making mistakes & experiencing failures. Confident people don’t need to overpower others to get their point across. Confident people embrace and are flexible to change. Confident people don’t need to prove themselves to anyone. Confident people find no benefit in being envious or jealous of what other people are doing & accomplishing. Support the show Watch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcasts Buy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2 Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

Show Notes: The words we say to ourselves and to others carry heavy things. Those heavy things can be really good and encouraging and helpful, but it could also be attacking and hurtful and vicious. It just depends on what our motives are, where our heart is, and how much we are allowing our emotions to control our actions & responses. We can have positive intentions when we use our words, when it’s for building people up, helping them solve a problem or offer advice/knowledge that is requested. But there are also negative intentions with our words, sometimes when we don’t even realize it. We can say harsh, evil things to others to hurt them on purpose, we can also spread false information for our own gain and say horrible things because we allow our emotions to be in control, which ends up allowing ourselves to react to whatever the situation is. Again, it just depends on what our intent is. Regardless of the intent, there are consequences to our words. We aren’t perfect, so we WILL falter, sin & make mistakes. But we NEED to take responsibility for these things & do our best to change our ways. Whether you’re a Christian or not, you can understand how important it is that we choose what we say carefully and know there will be consequences to our choices. Let me share with you some ways we can know we are using our words for good & in life-giving purposes, rather than negative, harmful ways: Speaking Words of Humility If we are talking about things that point to our own faults & struggles, then we are sharing about our own experiences & struggles. We could be sharing these things to be a cautionary tale for someone else, how we recovered & got through it or to demonstrate how we have grown in that specific area. Speaking Words of Truth When we aren’t spreading false information, spreading knowledge that isn’t ours (gossip) or using our words to manipulate others, we are using our words in a positive way. Speaking Words of Compassion Being kind & compassionate to others and ourselves is a good way to use our words. We end up comforting those that are hurting, including ourselves if we speak this way in our minds & out loud. Speaking Words of Building Others Up When we are encouraging others or ourselves, we are using our words in a wonderfully positive & helpful way. We are doing the work of helping someone no longer sit in their pit of despair, but to pick themselves back up again. We do need to be careful we are not doing the work of encouragement for the sake of controlling what they do or manipulating them into something that is only beneficial for you. It needs to be free of selfish gain & of a true, giving heart. Speaking Words of Wisdom & Correction When someone is in the wrong, we can be gentle, yet purposeful with our words in helping them figure out what they should be doing instead of what is currently happening. But this NEEDS to happen without tearing them down or trying to induce shame in them in the process. Support the show Watch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcasts Buy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2 Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com