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3 Ways to Deal with Burnout

Usually, vacation days are planned far in advance. But last week, I had to take an emergency day off. I’m not sure if it was a busier work season, the fact that we have foster puppies right now, or it was in the air, but I felt like I was going to crash and burn if I didn’t take a moment to rest. If you’re feeling self-doubt, experiencing detachment or resentment toward what you’re doing,… … Continue reading

Gas for the Rest of the Year Contest Rules

WayFM May 2022 Support Drive “Gas for the Rest of the Year”, $2,400 Contest in conjunction with WayFM Network. OFFICIAL RULES: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Donation is not required to enter. In conjunction with WayFM, listeners can participate in a contest to win “gas for the rest of the year” fulfilled with $2,400 in Amex gift card(s). The radio station will plan and conduct this contest. The contest will run three times: Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022… … Continue reading

$2,000 Target Shopping Spree

WayFM May 2022 Support Drive Target Shopping Spree, $2,000  Contest in conjunction with WayFM Network. OFFICIAL RULES: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Donation is not required to enter. In conjunction with WayFM, listeners can participate in a contest to win a $2,000 Target Shopping Spree. The radio station will plan and conduct this contest. The contest will run two times: Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 from 6:00AM CST to 9:10PM CST and Friday, May 6th, 2022 from 4:06PM… … Continue reading

$2,000 Walmart Shopping Spree

WayFM May 2022 Support Drive Walmart Shopping Spree, $2,000  Contest in conjunction with WayFM Network. OFFICIAL RULES: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Donation is not required to enter. In conjunction with WayFM, listeners can participate in a contest to win a $2,000 Walmart Shopping Spree. The radio station will plan and conduct this contest. The contest will run two times: Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 from 6:00AM CST to 9:10PM CST and Friday, May 6th, 2022 from 10:36AM… … Continue reading

Alaskan Cruise Contest Rules

WayFM May 2022 Support Drive “Alaskan Cruise”, $3,000 Contest in conjunction with WayFM Network. OFFICIAL RULES: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Donation is not required to enter. In conjunction with WayFM, listeners can participate in a contest to win an Alaskan Cruise filled with $3,000 in Amex gift card(s). The radio station will plan and conduct this contest. The contest will run two times: Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 from 6:00AM CST to 9:10PM CST and Thursday, May… … Continue reading

Lifest VIP Festival Experience – Official Contest Rules

“Lifest VIP Festival Experience”  Contest in conjunction with the WayFM Network OFFICIAL RULES: NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN (EXCEPT MESSAGE AND DATA RATES MAY APPLY). A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES AND WASHINGTON, DC, WHO ARE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AT TIME OF ENTRY OR THE AGE… … Continue reading

If Mother’s Day is Hard

Mother’s Day can be a surprisingly difficult holiday. While most of the world gushes about the day with flowers and cards, others are hiding the pain of infertility, mourning a loss, or wrestling through a strained relationship. For me, it’s a reminder that I’m not exactly where I’d like to be in life right now. While I was never in a rush to have kids, the plan was to start the conversation as we approached… … Continue reading

The Never-Ending Body Image Struggle

There are times in life where you realize that you’ve been a hypocrite. I’ve written blogs before about struggling with insecurities when it comes to my body.  I’ve published podcasts featuring experts that preach body positivity.  But still, I struggle. Recently, I had to face the always-daunting task of shopping for jeans. I knew I needed to go up a size and had finally come to terms with it when a saleswoman sent me into… … Continue reading

Getting Out of the Darkness of Depression with Mandisa

If you’re struggling today, you’re not in this alone. Depression and anxiety hit so many people, regardless of your faith, and it can be hard to know what to do when it comes. Mandisa is no stranger to that concept and has been so open and honest in sharing her story of how God helped pull her out of a season of deep depression. She joined the Holy Mess Podcast to talk all things mental… … Continue reading