Author Archives: Nancy N. Blackburn

If It Matters to You, It Matters to God!

This podcast is available on multiple platforms. Go to anchor.fm/livelifeblooming for the complete list. God cares about even your smallest desire! Whether it’s at work, in business, at home, or deep within your heart. He cares! Think of your child who wants a toy. For you, that toy by itself is not important, but itContinue reading “If It Matters to You, It Matters to God!”

Are you looking for your tail with your head underwater?

This podcast is available on multiple platforms. Go to anchor.fm/livelifeblooming for the complete list. I felt exactly the same way when starting my own online business. I wasn’t even sure I had a tail. I had SO MANY questions: How do I make a website and email subscription? What content should I post? What shouldContinue reading “Are you looking for your tail with your head underwater?”

Three Ways to Be More Relaxed in Social Situations

This podcast is available on multiple platforms. Go to anchor.fm/livelifeblooming for the complete list. I just finished How to Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety, a great book by psychologist Dr. Hendriksen. Besides sharing information that is built upon the foundation of science, she is sharing her personal experience withContinue reading “Three Ways to Be More Relaxed in Social Situations”

My Happiness Is My Responsibility

This podcast is available on multiple platforms. Go to anchor.fm/livelifeblooming for the complete list. I am absolutely in LOVE with my husband! His kindness, care, and giggles warm my heart. I really love making this man giggle. It brings a smile to my face just thinking about it. I am amazed how my happiness levelContinue reading “My Happiness Is My Responsibility”

Do you feel like you’re drowning?

Recently I have been feeling like I was drowning and knowing that if I feel that way many others might as well; I posted in my doctorate research slack to check-in with how my friends and advisor were doing. Everyone that responded that first day also felt overwhelmed, were feeling down and less productive, andContinue reading “Do you feel like you’re drowning?”

It’s Okay to Have a Bad Day

This podcast is available on multiple platforms. Go to anchor.fm/livelifeblooming for the complete list. My dear friends, Yesterday I was full of sorrow. For the past few weeks I have been experimenting with replacing complaining thoughts with the thought, “The Lord will help me,” and trying to be upbeat, look for the positives, express myContinue reading “It’s Okay to Have a Bad Day”

Happiness is…

A hug, or two, or three, or four, from your stepdaughter. Good morning kisses. Cuddles with your angel husband. Hearing “Yay” from your kids when you tell them what’s for dinner. Your lead telling you thanks and good job. Roses. Lillies. Okay, any flowers. 🙂 Sleeping in. Going to bed early. Staying up late withContinue reading “Happiness is…”

Crafting to Relax and Renew

Crafting relaxes my soul and refreshes my mind. I highly recommend it! While packing things up for a big move, I found this beauty mostly finished! I had to set aside this project when my mother got very ill. Now nearly two years later, and a year since she passed, it’s done! I’m sure she’dContinue reading “Crafting to Relax and Renew”

Introverts Can Be Just As Successful As Extroverts

The podcast is available on multiple platforms. Go to anchor.fm/livelifeblooming for the complete list. As a self-aware introvert nothing gets me more excited than some downtime: preferably alone! Yet my daily work, especially as a game developer, often involves a collaborative effort with others, which I enjoy. It just means that it’s important for meContinue reading “Introverts Can Be Just As Successful As Extroverts”