The Purpose Filled Life with Hala Sahlman

God is always speaking to us, just maybe not in the ways you'd expect. Learn the 3 T's of listening to God and multiple ways to get support in actively practicing these skills!

In this new Jesus-Led series, I will be teaching you the secret to truly living a purpose filled life.  That secret?  Being Jesus Led in all that you do.  In our first episode learn what being Jesus Led is, why it's important and how to begin living a Jesus led life.  

We are missing a major component to the word "rest" in today's culture.  Many people misunderstand rest to mean sitting on the couch watching Netflix or scrolling through social media.  And yet, very few people feel truly rested after participating in such activities.  In this episode I explain why, and also give a solution for how to find true rest and renewal for your mind:  a mind sabbath.  

Make sure to watch the other episodes in the Renew Your Mind Series!  

Want to continue the work to renew your mind?  

Come to Hala's fall retreat!  The focus is Romans 12:2.  You will leave the retreat being an expert of your own thoughts and knowing how to practically control them.  Not only so, but grow in community with like minded women, be taken care of by a hospitality expert and private chef (interviewed on episode 18), spend time in nature and in reflection.  I can't wait to help you renew you!  

The theme for this series is THOUGHTS ARE POWERFUL!  In this episode Hala shares about Brooke Castillo's model called the Self Coaching Model which shares that circumstances produce thoughts which trigger emotions which lead to action and give a result.  Hala explains how changing your thoughts can change the whole trajectory of the results that you want in your life.    

Scripture referenced: Philippians 4:8  

Our minds are POWERFUL!  Romans 12:2 says "Do not conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the RENEWING of your mind."  Sounds great, but what does that entail?  What does it mean to renew your mind and how do you do it!?  Over the next few episodes I will be sharing with you how to practically and tangibly change your thoughts so that they help to propel you on a path towards fulfillment rather than stunt your growth.  

In today's episode I explain the Growth Mindset - the ability your brain has to actually rewire, stretch and GROW!  Learn the difference between a Fixed and Growth Mindset and how having each impacts your thought patterns and choices.  See the biblical and scientific evidence that you are capable of changing your thoughts and renewing your mind.  After listening you will have a fresh perspective of what your mind is capable of, and some steps to take to begin renewing you!  

Sometimes listening to God and trusting His vision for our lives can be tough.  If we're being honest, I bet we'll say that 90% of the time saying yes to God's plans is TERRIFYING!  In today's episode, learn from Kayty Helgersen of Gather Intentional Living and Every Day Hospitality as she shares how sitting with God has expanded His vision for her life and business.  Kayty shares some of the high and low points of her journey to following His plan and purpose for her life and what she's learned along the way.  

Kayty is a hospitality educator, business owner, wife, and woman of God who is passionate about shifting society's definition of hospitality from untouchable to intentional.  

Answering a question about Episode 15 and negative beliefs!  

“Do you have tips/advice on how to protect ourselves from lingering in or launching back into this narrative?”  

Here are three things you can do (explained in greater detail in the video): 

1. Write down 3-5 things you are grateful for each day 

2. Attach the word “yet” to the narrative. 

3. Give the negative voices a name and identity separate from yourself.  

If you have more questions leave me a comment and I'll do my best to provide you with more strategies and tips to live a purpose filled life.  

Have more questions about coaching?  

Send Hala an email or reach out on social media!  

In this week's episode Hala has the pleasure of interviewing Cheryl Guidry.  Cheryl, founder of Signature Life Solutions, is a certified life and transformation coach, faith-based counselor, speaker, motivator and performer. She helps ambitious Christians break through their limiting beliefs and self-sabotage to reach their next level. Her mission is to inspire and empower her clients to achieve at their highest potential. She believes strongly with proper guidance, tools and support, her clients can experience the joys of extraordinary lives, relationships and careers. Besides personal coaching and mentoring, Cheryl supports individuals, couples, leaders and teams to live and lead with courage, confidence and integrity. In addition to over three decades of experience, across multiple industries, Cheryl attributes her faith and extensive experience on a variety of stages, singing, speaking and performing, for her dedication to helping others to stand up, show up, and shine.  Cheryl shares her testimony and through it, listeners will learn how intimacy with God leads to your purpose.  

There is power in what you believe to be true about you.  Throughout our life, comments are made to and about us that we have the choice to attach ourselves to, or learn from.  When we latch onto the stories people say about us, they become our identity.  In today's episode learn how stories can impact your success.  Hala uses examples from her own life and the Bible to paint a picture for you of the role that stories can have in the ways that we live out lives.  

Have more questions about coaching?  Send me an email or reach out on social media!  

Email: halasahlman@hrslifecoaching.com  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halasahlman/  

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Work with Hala:   Want to learn more about your purpose?  See if which coaching option is the right fit for you: 

Have you been wondering how I got into coaching?  You're not alone!  I'm asked this question frequently, and rarely respond with as much detail as I do in this week's episode.  Listen in as I share my response to a question a client asked at the end of a workshop: "Hala, how did you get into coaching?"  Learn a bit about my journey towards becoming a coach.  My biggest lesson?  Your career is so much more beautiful when you allow God to write your story.   

Have more questions about coaching?  Send me an email or reach out on social media!  

Email: halasahlman@hrslifecoaching.com  

What started out as an interview about passions turned into so much more!  In today's episode Jackie shares vulnerably about her journey towards pursuing the things she loves, battling trials, setting boundaries, and the power of slowing down.  Jack is an accomplished business owner, personal trainer, and swim coach.  She currently owns three businesses, one of which is Jackie's Sweet Shapes where she teaches classes on cookie decorating, and also sells her beautifully designed cookies.  You are in for a treat with today's episode (pun intended ;) ).  All the ways to find Jackie are listed below.  Show her some love in the comments!   

In this interview with Health Coach Sarah Welch, you will learn about the importance of investing in yourself, learning from challenges, setting boundaries, and listening to your body's emotional and physical signals telling you when it's time to rest.  Sarah shares not only wisdom from her journey towards living out her purpose, but also practical tips and strategies for learning more about who you are, and who you were created to be.  

Knowing your values provides an infinite amount of benefits to your understanding of yourself, your decisions, your reactions, and the world around you.  Learn more specifics about what values are, why values are important, and what the Bible says about values.  Linked below is a free values assessment for you to begin learning more about the values that are unique to you.  

In today's episode Hala interviews Michele Walker; Christian writer, blogger, small group facilitator, clinician, adjunct professor, and professional coach.  Michele shares her passion for helping women to know that they can deliberately live life well, regardless of their circumstances.  Not only does Michele share about her book, she also shares her understanding of the word "purpose" and gives practical advice for how women can pursue theirs.  

Everyone has something that drives their life.  Whether it's guilt, fear, approval, materialism, or bitterness each person has a motive or driver for the decisions they make, the relationships they enter into, and even the jobs they accept.  Today Hala talks about some of the common drivers as mentioned in the book The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren.  She also offers recommendations for how to develop motives, or driving forces that are authentic to you.

Work with Hala:      

Chrissie Kenaston is an author, mom, business owner, military wife, and a wise woman of God.  She shares today about her book “What if I Name Her Grace?”  Chrissie is passionate about teaching women realistic ways to draw closer to God.  Her book offers many tools to use to accept grace for yourself no matter what season you find yourself in.  This theme of accepting grace comes up throughout our whole conversation as we talk about how purpose changes throughout different seasons of life, anxiety, ways to combat fear, how to support the foster family community, and what it means to have a relationship with Christ.       

Chrissie's book is available at the links below!

Have you been distracted by "all the things?"  Totally normal friend. Take note of the ways God is calling you back to Him and asking you to let Him love you.  You are His beloved, so be loved.  Listen in for some practical ways to let Him love you.  

Decision making can be a major stumbling block when pursuing your purpose.  In this episode, learn about the "Good, Better, Best Mentality" and how to use it to assist you when making a decision between two or more options.    

Scripture referenced: “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying," 1 Corinthians 10:23

We face moments in life where our world is rocked.  Sometimes it's because of something exciting like a new relationship, a birth, a new job and sometimes its because of something heart wrenching like divorce, sickness, or even death of a loved one.  How do we be our best selves through each of these seasons?  Listen as Hala gives you practical tips to stay centered on who you were created to be no matter what life throws at you.  

Listen and learn as Hala gives a fresh perspective on a well known scripture.  Get a pen and paper ready to participate in a few exercises to help you learn more about your purpose, and what the Bible says about it.

Wondering what Life Coaching is?  In this episode I break it down by comparing it to careers or titles you might have heard of before.  You'll learn the differences and similarities between Life Coaching and Therapy, Mentoring, Consulting, Pastoring, and Athletic Coaching.  Wondering why I say the word "video?"  You can watch these episodes in video format on Youtube too!

Hi!  My name is Hala and my whole life God has been whispering 3 things to me:  pursue your passions, use your talents, and stand firm in your values.  By listening to him I have been able to live more abundantly than I ever thought possible.  Now, God is whispering something new:  teach others to do the same.  As a Professional Life Coach I help women identify and put into action their values, passions, and talents so they can live the purpose filled life God has already designed for them.  Are you ready to live a purpose-filled life?  Let's do this!  Each week I'll be sharing information on how you can learn more about the person you were created to be.  From coaching tips, to interviews, to lessons you can work through independently, start your journey by listening in each week, and together we can help you create a life you love!