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September 5, 2023
Triggers: Figure Out Your Big Three
Ephesians 4:26 “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your anger.”
Much of what we feel is never biblically acceptable as the Bible makes this clear where it says, “be anxious for nothing” (Phil 4:6), “don't worry…” (Lk. 12:29) “fear not…” “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.” (Eph. 4:31) and more.
This week during 6am Effective Living Group Coaching sessions, we’re going to focus on 5 Simple strategies to help you identify, manage, and heal your emotional triggers.
"So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ." Ephesians 3:17-18Your thoughts and feelings hold the key to revealing your emotional triggers that have.
Today I want to challenge you to, figure out your big three!!!
The average person has dozens (if not more) triggers.
Trying to identify them all at once can be overwhelming and counterproductive.
I’ve found that most people have a few triggers that cause them the most suffering, and focusing on those is where they get the most benefit.
Try picking out your big three triggers.
What's caused the highest number and/or your most intense reactions in the past few months?
You may find it helps to journal for a bit to recall the moments when you’ve really lost control.
Narrow it down to the three triggers that you find most affect your life or relationships with others.
Self-awareness is fundamental in managing your triggers.
Understanding your strengths, weaknesses, values, and learning style is crucial for effective self-management.
August 29, 2023
Change and Why We Should Embrace It
The word SUDDENLY is so strong in my spirit, God is gonna do something very special in your life suddenly!
September will be filled with love
September will be filled with peace
September will be filled with healing
September will be filled with progress
September will be filled with blessings
September will be filled with happiness
September will be filled with opportunity
Prepare yourself for an exciting month of changes that’s going to happen in your life.
"If you react, change leads your life. If you respond, you lead change in your life." ~ Dr. Myles Munroe
The thing about change is that it doesn’t just happen overnight. It occurs gradually. You’re changing every time you get up, but you really can’t feel it.
Your alarm clock doesn’t tell you what, exactly, has changed about you.
It takes quite a while before you can notice what’s different in the way you see things, in the way you behave, in the way you interact with everyone.
What I can assure you is that change is inevitable. Let the month of September be YOUR month of change.
To leave a legacy on YOUR journey to living life effectively, you’ve got to embrace change.
Here are a few benefits of change to leave a legacy:
2. Flexibility
3. Improvements
4. Progress
5. Opportunities
6. New beginnings
Change is a wonderful thing and you should be proud of continually welcoming it in your life. Change shows you that you aren’t the same person that you were yesterday. And change is a proof that you’re making strenuous efforts to put yourself in better situations in this world.
Let go of stress and embrace the peace that surpasses all understanding this September. Your path will be filled with tranquility as God ushers in a month of peace, In Jesus' Name!
August 22, 2023
The Power & Purpose of Unlearning
The concept of unlearning helps you to look at things in a fresh mindset, leading you towards better understanding and ultimately better decisions.
YOU MUST UNLEARN WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED.
Unlearning requires you to drop your ego and biases. It forces you to challenge your beliefs.
We live in the age of information. So you must learn to unlearn to cope with the ever-expanding knowledge base.
The sooner you UNLEARN THE untruth that you have been programmed to believe … THE BETTER YOUR LIFE WILL BE!
Here are 5 things to unlearn about life:
Your skills and personally can grow as much as you want.
Don’t limit yourself by making excuses that you don’t have the talent or the required personality to reach your goals.
2. EATING FAST FOOD IS NORMAL
If it were normal, we wouldn’t have an epidemic of diseases and health conditions.
People are obese and malnourished at the same time.
Most people think money is the answer to all the suffering they have in life. Only if they had enough money, they will be successful and happy.
Money is not god. It won’t solve all your problems. More money will only bring chaos to your life if you don’t learn how to manage it.
Ever since you went to school, it conditioned you to believe that failures and mistakes are negative.
Here’s how it works in reality. You make mistakes. You fail terribly. You gather the lessons. You get up. You repeat until success.
If you’re busy, you’re trapped in the boundaries you set for yourself.
Break free. Prioritize. Let go.
You don’t have to do everything in one day. You must definitely protect your time but don’t schedule every hour of your day. Let life flow sometimes.
Stop acting like an expert. Become a beginner. Listen more than you speak.
Keep an open mind and don’t be afraid to unlearn. It also never hurts to relearn what you already knew since we forget what we had learned.
Learn continuously and humbly.
July 24, 2023
8 Self-destructive Habits That Are Ruining Your Life
8 Self-destructive Habits that are Ruining You're Life
You need to be conscious of your self-destructive habits. Take ownership for yourself.
Blaming others does not change your situation. A time will come in your life when some people will regret why they treated you wrong. Trust me, it will definitely come.1. People pleasing: Always saying yes to please others, even when it's not in your best interest.
2. Making excuses: Justifying your behavior or decisions with excuses rather than taking responsibility.
3. Television addiction: Spending excessive amounts of time watching TV or streaming shows.
4. Constantly saying no: Frequently turning down opportunities or invitations without a valid reason.
5. Talking instead of doing: Talking about your goals or plans without taking action to achieve them.
6. Excessive sugar consumption: Having a habit of consuming too much sugary foods or drinks.
7. Self-deception: Being dishonest with yourself about your habits or actions.
8. Negative influence company: Spending time with people who have a negative impact on your life.
Some of us are headed into a season where we won't be able to stop winning even if we tried. Make peace with the fact that people hold different versions of you in their minds. Ultimately, who you know yourself to be is what matters the most.
May 29, 2023
On Memorial Day
Our hearts are filled with deep gratitude for our fallen heroes and will forever be honored and cherished. In our memories and our hearts, their legacy endures. Today and every day, we remember and thank them for their dedication to service.
To the families and loved ones mourning their fallen heroes, our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude extend towards you.
As we honor these heroes today, cherish their memory and recognize their beautiful spirits.
May 9, 2023
Effective Living 2023 MasterClass
FACT: You have everything you need within YOU to create a life YOU you don’t need to take a vacation from.
Let me tell you what you don't need..
Someone else's permission. Period.
That "somebody's" permission is not a factor when you're working towards living a life you've always dreamed of...when you want to chase your dreams...or when you want to make your big goals a reality.
I KNOW it can be scary...to take that gigantic leap of faith.
It's terrifying to step outside of your comfort zone and do something that feels unfamiliar.
But trust me when I say this: The ONLY THING that's going to hold you back is...yourself!
And you might be waiting for someone to tell you...
"You're capable"
"You have what it takes"
"You're worthy of success and happiness"
But the truth is... no one can give you that permission but yourself.
YOU are the one who has to believe in yourself, in your vision, AND in your ability to make it happen. You have to trust that the universe is conspiring in your favor AND that everything you need to succeed is already within you.
So, today, I want to remind you that you are the KING, the QUEEN, the MASTER of your own life.
You have the power to create the reality you want, to design your own destiny, and to live a life that makes your heart sing.
DO NOT wait for permission.
Take your life by the wheel AND you better steer it in the direction of YOUR dreams!!
RSVP for this FREE Effective Living Masterclass that is going to change your life forever at info@RicardoMiller.com
April 25, 2023
2023 Annual Effective Living Cruise
Hey friends, The 2nd Annual Effective Living Cruise waitlist is now open! We're headed to the Bahamas in October 2023 for THE BALANCE LIFE EXPERIENCE. A luxury getaway designed to take you on a spiritual journey…Nothing Missing, Lacking or Broken!!
Release the expired version of you
Reconnect with your authentic self
Restore lost parts of you
Renew your mind, body, spirit
Reflect on the open seas
Reinvent your view of life
Recapture fun in your life
Join me for this experience to LEARN, HEAL and EVOLVE. We're going to turn up, turn down and turn within for a complete transformation by the end of 2023.This is not a VACATION cruise.
This is a LIFESTYLE cruise. Only 100 spots. Contact our booking representative Alexis Acedo today at 800-819-3902 ext 40313 or Aacebo@carnival.com and tell him you are booking with the Ricardo Miller & Effective Living group.
April 4, 2023
Coach Ricardo Miller
Coach Ricardo Miller is a leading voice in America and around the world in Evangelizing CHILDREN & Training CHILDREN'S MINISTRY WORKERS. He is also an influential voice in Training and Equipping LEADERS in multiple venues.
Over the years, Coach Ricardo has had the privilege of working with some of our nation’s greatest ministry leaders including Bishop, T.D. Jakes of the Potter’s House, Pastor Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church, Dr. Tony Evans of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, and hundreds of other incredible pastors and leaders here in the United States and around the world. He also had the distinguished pleasure to work at annual conferences for the late Dr. Morris Cerullo, and the late Dr. Myles Monroe.
Ricardo Miller, is originally from Nassau, Bahamas. He has served in Children's Ministry for more than 25 years as an International Child Evangelist and Children's Ministry Leader and Trainer. More recently he has expanded his reach to include being a radio and YouTube personality and a Leaders’ Coach & Consultant. He is happily married to his beautiful wife Karen and they have 2 children, Ricardo, Jr. and Grace.
He is the CEO and Founder of Effective Living, LLC. His company was created to equip men and women to discover their purpose and maximise their potential as they influence the next generation.
Through Effective Living, LLC, Coach Ricardo speaks at workshops, seminars and conferences for schools, businesses, and trainings for parents, children and children’s workers. He travels extensively throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean training leaders on how to create a life they don’t need to take a vacation, that will also be impressive to the next generation who are watching them from a distance.
In recognition of his 20 years of contributing to the nation’s youth in The Bahamas, the government declared October 11 as National Children’s Ministry Day. In November 2018, his former school, R.M. Bailey Senior High School, bestowed on him their highest honor and inducted into him into their Hall of Fame.
His passion to train and develop those seeking to enhance their lives and the lives of the people they serve, extends to his role as a highly requested keynote speaker. He provides one-on-one coaching, group life coaching, in-person training events, holds an annual “Effective Living Retreat” and coordinates “The Influencers Summit” for leaders, which is the largest meeting of its kind held in The Bahamas.
Ricardo is the author of 7 books, including his most recent best seller: “Effective Living: Your Guide to Creating a Life You Don't Need to Take a Vacation From.” He is also a popular guest on national and international radio shows and TV programs. He has been the Children’s Pastor at the Pathway of Life Church, in Dallas, Texas, for over 15 years and is also currently serving there as the Operational and Development Pastor.
March 3, 2023
Productivity is Never an Accident
“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” – Paul J. Meyer
There are so many varying opinions on the keys to success and leading a meaningful, happy, and fulfilling life. Working hard, having discipline, and sacrificing are just a few examples. However, I believe that one of the integral factors necessary to be successful at anything is planning.
If you ask a large group of people what they would like to achieve in their lives, the answers will vary considerably. Some of the more common answers you can expect are:
All of these are worthwhile goals to pursue. However, if you ask the same group of people if they have developed a specific plan to achieve their goals, it is more than likely that only a small minority have taken the time to do just that.
February 28, 2023
Do it Now Than Regret it Later
1. We care more for the dead than we do for the living!
2. We spend more to bury a person than we did to save their life.
3. We will not drive across town to see a sick relative but will fly across gallons of water to bury him/her
4. People will rarely respect you while alive but will want to "pay their last respects" to your casket.
5. A person may NEVER receive roses in their entire life but they will get lots dumped on their graveyard!
6. We will spend a night at a neighbor's funeral and it will be our first time seeing the inside of their house!
7. No one cares to know your community until you die and then they will fill car after car to "escort" your corpse
8. We will take the dead to the mosque/temple/church, knowing fully well they had nothing to do with worship while alive.
9. We might not have granite tops in our kitchens but use the granite in the graveyard!
10. A person may under no circumstances be able to afford a limousine ride when alive but will be driven in one when dead!
It is proposed we have "Cultural Reforms". We have a culture of "hypocrisy"..... a culture that is "Pro-death" and NOT "Pro-life!"
We need to value life BEFORE death.
Please love me while I am alive, show me your kindness now that I need it, your presence at my funeral will never make up for your absence when I have the greatest need of you. Do it now than regret it later.
This Got Me Thinking!
