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  • Step 3: Overcoming Perfectionism–Ask For Help
    Posted on Monday, October 31st, 2016 | Tagged: ask for help, Carol McClain, character counts, perfectionism, steps in overcoming perfectionism.

    “Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be …[ read more ]

  • 13 Scary Things About Perfectionism
    Posted on Monday, October 24th, 2016 | Tagged: 13 scary things about perfectionism, Carol McClain, character counts, perfectionism

    Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin . Daniel 5: 26   By: Carol McClain  @carol_mcclain Trick or Treat? Perfectionism is no treat and will always trick you into missing grace. No matter what you struggle with–service, household issues, art, work, family or church–striving for perfectionism will only make your life miserable. Here are thirteen scary things about perfectionism. You can’t do it …[ read more ]

  • Overcoming Perfectionism: You Can’t Do It All
    Posted on Monday, October 17th, 2016 | Tagged: calling from God, can't do it all, Carol McClain, character counts, Col. 3:23, gifts, overcoming perfectionism, perfectionism, you can't do it all

    “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters…” Col. 3:23   By: Carol McClain  @carol_mcclain Our church has formed a woman’s group we call Tea At Two. Our social was formed, in part, to create friendships among its members. In our socialization, we use our …[ read more ]

  • Phony Uniformity: Modernity’s Perfection
    Posted on Monday, October 10th, 2016 | Tagged: Carol McClain, character, character counts, modernity's perfection, perfectionism, phony uniformity

    “If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be?” 1 cor. 12:17     By: Carol McClain  @carol_mcclain Do you ever wonder if you’ve lost your skill at observation? Every time I watch a new TV series …[ read more ]

  • Step 2 Overcoming Perfectionism: Let It Go
    Posted on Monday, October 3rd, 2016 | Tagged: Carol McClain, character, character counts, don't have to be perfect, Overcomeing perfectionism, step 2

    “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men” Col. 3:23.   By: Carol McClain  @carol_mcclain I hate to break it to you. But being the mentor I am, I will do my duty and let you know. Let go and let God. You can’t be good at everything. Nor should you attempt to …[ read more ]

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    • Anger: Second Stage of Grief

      @carol_mcclain As stated in last week's blog dealing with denial (click here to read), grieving can be for any traumatic issue. In my life, I'm processing grief over multiple losses and problems. However, if you have experienced sexual abuse, domestic turmoil, divorce, racial injustice--well, look at the news headlines--you can plummet into mourning. What bears repeating is: 1. Grief does not follow a timeline. You may be struggling for a year. You may find new joy in a month. Neither is wrong. 2. The five stages of grief will be cyclical. You may have reached acceptance and suddenly cycled back… ...[ full story ]

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