Karen Brown Tyson

Tag: #timetoreset

  • Keep Moving Forward, One Courageous Step at a Time

    Keep Moving Forward, One Courageous Step at a Time

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    If last year didn’t prove that life is full of change, nothing will.  But one thing I’ve learned is to keep moving forward, one courageous step at a time.

     

    Even during periods when God changes the pace of our lives, we must keep moving. After being laid off from working in a corporate environment in 2017, God didn’t tell me to go home and feel sorry for myself. He called me to continue working and serving his people through my local church and in my community. Throughout my life and my walk with Christ, I have learned that I cannot allow circumstances to prevent me from moving forward.

     

    To stay on track, I am reminded of this scripture where Paul said, “I’m not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don’t get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I’ve got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. I’m off and running, and I’m not turning back.” (Philippians 3:12-14)

     

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    Trust God to help you move forward.

    Despite all of the changes I’ve seen throughout my life, I’ve learned to reach forward to God’s goal.  Some days were easier than others, but I developed one secret weapon:  I take small steps on the tough days.

    On the days when I find it hard to move forward, I focus on taking small steps.  Along the way, I tell myself:

    You can trust God to move forward.

    You are qualified.

    Keep pressing toward the mark.

    Don’t quit until you reach your goal.

    Don’t be afraid.

     

    If you’re wondering how to move forward in your life, you can take one courageous step at a time.  I am proof that no matter how many times it looks like I’ve been knocked off course, I’m right where God wants me to be.  All I have to do is keep moving forward.

     

    Hour-glass and copy of Time to Reset Keep Moving Forward, One Courageous Step at a TimeLet the Time to Reset Tour Begin!

    As part of my plan to move forward in reaching my God-goals, I published my second book, Time to Reset: A 21-Day Devotional to Renew Your Mind After Being Sidelined, Disappointed, or Knocked Off Course.

     

    My book is now available for purchase on Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo Books, and Barnes and Noble. You can also add this book to your GoodReads reading list.

     

    The Time to Reset blog and podcast tour starts on April 19, 2021.  I invite you to follow the book on its tour as we stop at the blogs and podcasts listed below.

     

    April 19th @ WOW! Women on Writing

    Join us as we celebrate the launch of Karen Brown Tyson’s blog and podcast tour of her book Time to Reset. Read an interview with the author and enter to win a copy for yourself.

    http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/

     

    April 20th @ Bookwoman Joan

    Joan is reviewing Karen Brown Tyson’s devotional Time to Reset.

    http://bookwomanjoan.blogspot.com/

     

    April 22nd @ Jill Sheets Blog

    Visit Jill’s blog and read her review of Karen Brown Tyson’s devotional Time to Reset.

    http://jillsheets.blogspot.com

     

    April 25th @ World of My Imagination

    Nicole will be reviewing Karen Brown Tyson’s devotional Time to Reset.

    https://worldofmyimagination.com

     

    April 29th @ The Frugalista Mom

    Join Rozelyn as she reviews Time to Reset by Karen Brown Tyson.

    https://thefrugalistamom.com/

     

    April 30th @ A Storybook World

    Deirdra will be featuring Time to Reset by Karen Brown Tyson on her blog.

    http://www.astorybookworld.com/

     

    May 5th @ Crafty Moms Share

    Join Carrie as she reviews Karen Brown Tyson’s devotional Time to Reset.

    https://www.craftymomsshare.com/

     

    May 6th @ Beverley A. Baird’s Blog

    Beverley will be reviewing Time to Reset on her blog.

    https://beverleyabaird.wordpress.com/

     

    May 8th @ Lisa Haselton’s Blog

    Lisa will be interviewing writer Karen Brown Tyson about her book, writing journey, and more.

    https://lisahaselton.com/blog/

     

    May 12th @ Look to the Western Sky

    Margo reviews Time to Reset on her blog today.

    https://margoldill.com/

     

    May 21st @ Strength 4 Spouses

    Wendi reviews Karen Brown Tyson’s inspiring devotional Time to Reset.

    https://strength4spouses.blog/blog/

     

    May 22nd @ Leslie’s Voice

    Leslie will be reviewing Time to Reset by Karen Brown Tyson.

    https://lesliesvoice.com/

     

    May 23rd @ Wildwood Reads

    Join Megan as she reviews Karen Brown Tyson’s devotional Time to Reset.

    https://wildwoodreads.com/

     

     

    Podcast Features

    The Polished Perspective

    Join Karen at the Polished Perspective podcast, a show that empowers women through etiquette, polish, and poise.

    https://anchor.fm/polishedperspective/episodes/Natasha-Tupper-Interviews-The-Godly-Guru–Karen-Brown-Tyson-ev20t3

     

    The Stephen Ivey Show

    Join Karen as she talks about her new devotional over at the Stephen Ivey Show.

    https://iveyleagueenterprises.com/the-stephen-ivey-show

     

    The Awakened Feminist

    Join Karen on the Awakened Feminist podcast and get inspired!

    https://www.kakilee.com/podcast

     

    Breathe Podcast

    Make sure you listen to Karen on the Breathe podcast.

    https://www.breathepodcast.us/

     

    The Walk Show Podcast

    Karen shares her journey with the Walk Show podcast.

    https://thewalkshowpodcast.com/

     

    The Shift Podcast

    Listen to Karen’s podcast episode with the Shift podcast.

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shift/id1521771302

     

    I’d love to help you as you take the next steps in your writing life. To get started, complete this form to let me know about your current nonfiction writing project and needs.

     

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  • 6 Powerful Time Management Solutions for Time-Crunched Writers

    6 Powerful Time Management Solutions for Time-Crunched Writers

    Laptop with hour-glass 6 Powerful Time Management Solutions for Time-Crunched Writers

     

    Are you a time-crunched writer looking for ways to manage your writing life?

    If yes, you aren’t alone. 

    Many writers crunched for time look for ways to fit more time into their writing routine while eliminating distractions. 

    For this reason, it’s good to find a few time-management tools to help you enhance productivity. 

    In today’s post, I highlight some useful time management tools that will help you eliminate the noise, eliminate distractions, and manage your writing projects more efficiently.

    Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using the links. 

    RescueTime 

    Do you often end up scrolling through Instagram for hours, and when you glance at the clock, you can’t believe how much time you wasted?

    RescueTime is here to rescue you from this feeling. This app records the exact time you spent on each activity. At the end of the day, you can identify the things that take up too much of your time. 

    This app can also help you set achievable writing goals and give you insight into where your time went.

    Rescue Time

    MeisterTask

    MeisterTask is an intuitive tool for project management and task management that helps you organize your writing to get things done. The tool allows you to manage your writing projects, to-do lists, and checklists in one place.  I like that it helps me create electronic and flexible Kanban boards.  I also like that it allows me to share information with my students or other writers.  

     

    MeisterTask

     

     Doris

    If you have limited time to write, it can be quite hard to juggle everything. You forget deadlines, and all of a sudden, it dawns upon you that you’ve missed the deadline. There’s no feeling worst than this! 

    With Doris, you can list all your tasks and set them in order of priority by drag-and-drop. It’s a free website that you can easily sync across your devices and keep track of all your deadlines without having to worry about them.  

     OmmWriter

    If you are one of those writers who easily get distracted while writing, OmmWriter helps you stay focused. It frees your screen from distractions, so you only focus on what’s right in front of you. It also offers relaxing music to make writing more productive. I used this app to write my first book, and it worked great. It’s available on Mac, PC, and iPad, so it will follow you everywhere you go.

     

    OmmWriter 6 Powerful Time Management Solutions for Time-Crunched Writers

     Toggl 

    This app lets you keep track of your time on a particular writing task. This is quite helpful in understanding your strengths as a writer. You can also use this app to stay organized and stay in control. If you work with clients on an hourly basis, you can use Toggl to send reports to your clients for invoicing. 

     Focus Booster

    Focus Booster is another fantastic tool many part-time writers love. It works on the Pomodoro Technique – 25 minutes (or more) of work followed by regular 5-minute breaks. 

    Focus Booster tracks your time and makes sure that you take a break. So, it helps you stay refresh your focus and rejuvenate your energy every twenty-five minutes. Thanks to this technique, you won’t ever feel burned out as a writer. 

     

    Find time management tools that work for you

    There are lots of time management apps and tools to help writers. Explore as many options as you can and pick things that work for you.  But don’t try to apply too many. With a few time management and productivity tools, you can manage your writing life effectively and reduce time anxiety. 

     

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