There’s this phrase that I was notorious for using when I was asked if I followed through on something I said I was going to do or wanted to do…it went something like, “I tried, but I just don’t have enough time…” This happened a lot when I was younger, and today I’m going to share the scenarios I used it the most. I’m also going to explain what this phrase actually means as it pertains to your time management. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Before I jump in, I just need to shift gears real fast and sha...
Feb 20, 2024•17 min•Ep. 211
In today's episode, I'm throwing it back to 2021, when I first shared these three Proverbs! Since then, I've been even more aware of how easy it can be to sacrifice my wellness or even my walk with the Lord because of my decision to remain busy. Well, if that's you, these passages are FOR YOU! You don't have to be so busy that you sacrifice what matters most. You don't have to compromise on your priorities for the sake of getting things done. It's time to shift your mindset and put first things ...
Feb 13, 2024•16 min•Ep. 210
Hey sis! Today, I'm taking a little break from all the productivity & time management talk because the Lord put something on my heart that I just NEEDED to share. I don't know about you, but seasons of doubt, discouragement and disappointment are rough. Today, I share about my own experiences in this current season, which appear to be similar to what many of you are going through, too. I pray this encourages you today. Want to let me know how you're really doing? Email me! 📧 erika@herrenewe...
Feb 06, 2024•26 min•Ep. 209
Hey hey! Happy Tuesday, sis! I hope you are having a fabulous day at the time you’re tuning in. Today, I’m going to offer some biblical encouragement and perspective on the topic of accomplishing what you set out to do… specifically with respect to actually seeing improvements in your productivity and time management. Does this sound like you? You’re trying your best, doing what you believe the Lord is leading you to do, working hard and still finding yourself in the same situation… behind on ta...
Jan 30, 2024•25 min•Ep. 208
In this client tell-all, Bonnie Jean Schaefer shares her experience working with Erika Diaz-Castro, and all the amazing fruit that came investing in working with a Christian life coach! If you want to know what its like to work with Erika, this is for you! By the way... The doors are officially open for you to join us inside the Christ Centered Productivity Framework GROUP COACHING EXPERIENCE! Prioritize your faith, family and goals with a proven system that helps you live a more intentional, or...
Jan 26, 2024•31 min•Ep. 207
Hey friend! Today, I'm so excited to share about a FREE productivity workshop I'm hosting this Thursday, and spilling ALL the details about what it is, who it's for, why you need to be there and what it'll cost you if you skip. If you are a Christian woman who is always busy, but struggle to be productive... if you want to master time management and have more time for what matters to you... if you want to stop stressing about your busy life & never ending to-do list, you don't want to miss t...
Jan 23, 2024•10 min•Ep. 206
Hey you! If you’re anything like I used to be, you’ve caught yourself saying, “I don’t know where my time goes.” Time management and productivity aren't taught in school, so if you're struggling with either, don't feel bad! Whether you’re always running late to things or just trying to get caught up on your long to-do list, you may still find yourself falling behind and pressed for time. If you want to make that stop, once and for all, today’s episode is for you. I’m going to share four steps yo...
Jan 18, 2024•10 min•Ep. 205
If your relationship with the Lord takes a hit when you’re busy, listen up. I’m guilty of putting Jesus on the back burner when life gets hectic. Trust me, I’m not perfect! That’s the reason I know how harmful of a habit it is. Today, I’m giving you two very simple, straight forward strategies you can implement today if you recognize your time with the Lord coming in second to your to-do list. You ready? Let’s do it! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️ FREE TRAINING ALERT!!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️ 😣 Are you struggling to remain or...
Jan 16, 2024•8 min•Ep. 204
The Holy Spirit has prompted me to speak about rest. As believers, we can be tempted to believe that rest is optional, especially when things become busy. We worry about taking time to rest. We worry about slowing down. We worry about taking that tactical pause because we worry about all the things we still have to do. So, today, I want to speak to the root of your issue and help you shift your perspective. I want you to walk in freedom and grow deeper in your relationship with the Lord. You rea...
Jan 11, 2024•15 min•Ep. 203
What up, sis! I’m not sure if you’re aware of this, but your to-do list is actually NOT contributing to improving your time management or productivity. Instead, it’s making you anxious and contributing to the overwhelm. In this episode, I’ll share WHY that’s the case, and I’ll give you a mindset reframe to help you think about how to remedy this situation. Before we get into it, don’t forget to register for my FREE training, Productivity Beyond The Planner! It is going down, LIVE, 1/25/2024 @ 2p...
Jan 09, 2024•8 min•Ep. 202
Welcome back! I'm talking about mindset today because you cannot improve in time management or productivity if you don't first shift your mindset. Trust me, if this wasn't necessary, I wouldn't bother. I'm the FIRST person to say, "just give me the step-by-step." HOWEVER, it's not all about WHAT you're doing... it's more about HOW YOU'RE THINKING about what you're doing. The truth is, you can’t see sustainable change or improvements in your productivity and time management without first shifting...
Jan 04, 2024•10 min•Ep. 201
Happy New Year! Have you ever gone through something and, when you look back at it, you’re like, “wow, that was hard.” Yep, that was 2023… for A LOT of us! Well, after connecting with a lot of women inside The Community, including some past and current clients, I KNOW it was hard to focus this year with most of the complaints centering around being so busy, feeling unprepared and just being scatterbrained. If you’re anything like me, and I think you are, you HATE feeling unprepared and get reall...
Jan 02, 2024•13 min•Ep. 200
What is up, sister friend! As I was reflecting on everything I shared this past Tuesday, including the time management tips and productivity strategies that helped me get to new levels in 2023, I also reflected on the things that held me back in 2023... I realized these limiting beliefs are the very lies my clients (and even my friends!) subscribed too. There are TWO limiting beliefs that I really believe need to be left behind in 2023. They aren’t overtly negative, but they can lead to negative...
Dec 29, 2023•13 min•Ep. 199
What’s up, friends! For the last couple of years, I’ve done a Q4 Recap, but this year, I want to look at 2023 in totality and share the themes and lessons of the year, including the really hard things. PLUS, I’m revealing the EXACT mindset shifts and time management methods that skyrocketed my productivity in one of the hardest years for my family and I. I also share announcements regarding what you can expect going into 2024, as well as some important changes we are implementing inside of Her R...
Dec 26, 2023•41 min•Ep. 198
Do you want to be debt free?! Does money trigger feelings of stress or anxiety for you? Do you have a good financial system in place? Sis, today you are in for a treat! I have the hosts of the Financial Coaching for Women podcast, Shana and Vanessa, on the show today. Shana & Vanessa are best friends, business partners and hosts of a fast-growing podcast that gets over 6,000 plays a week. Before launching their own coaching business, they each embarked on their own financial freedom journey,...
Dec 19, 2023•25 min•Ep. 192
Sis, are you already exhausted this holiday season? I know things get real crazy real fast, schedules fill up and all the extroverting you’re doing is calling for more caffeine. It can be hard to have joy when you feel so run down, so I decided to share a conversation I had with my friend, Michelle Byrd, who you last heard from in Episode 117: Want To Fit In Devotional Time EACH & EVERY DAY? Implement THIS Powerful Time Hack… I’ll link that episode in the description, in case you want to rev...
Dec 12, 2023•19 min•Ep. 197
Well, hello! Today, I’m sharing a conversation I had with my friend, Bonnie Jean Schaefer. Bonnie shares her testimony and experience as a single Christian woman, what it looks like to live differently in a world that is constantly trying to tell you who you are or should be, and how to shift your mindset from feeling unworthy to being significant, no matter what your marital status is. Bonnie Jean Schaefer, also known by her pen name of Author D.K. Drake, is a fantasy author, podcaster, and Chr...
Dec 05, 2023•42 min•Ep. 196
🎙 Have you ever heard someone use the term “lukewarm” when referring to another Christian? What does that even mean? While we are called to be in this world, not of it, the world is still fighting to influence us and dim that fire and passion we have for the Lord. Today, I’m sharing 3 signs you’re a lukewarm Christian, and busting out the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God! I’ve 7 scriptures for you today, so grab your Bible, a highlighter and a pen. Let’s go! ***********************...
Nov 28, 2023•21 min•Ep. 191
What’s up fellow planner lover! As a time management and productivity specialist, I have a special appreciation for tools that help drive those time management and productivity homeruns! Truth be told, I have loved planners since the days of Lisa Frank! Can I get an amen?! If you don’t know who Lisa Frank was, then you’re probably younger than I am by a bit lol and that’s okay! Well, one of the top complaints I get from clients is that they buy planners and hardly use them after January… So, tod...
Nov 21, 2023•11 min•Ep. 195
Hey sister friend! If you’re inside The Community or receive my emails, you know that I’ve been talking about identifying your personal productivity style for the last few weeks. Today, I’m going to dive into this a little more by uncovering four productivity styles, and why this matters to you as a Christian woman. If you’re tired of falling behind on your tasks or projects, this is an episode you do not want to miss. Grab a pen or open up a note on your phone. Ready? Let's go! ****************...
Nov 14, 2023•10 min•Ep. 193
ATTENTION! CALLING ALL CHRISTIAN WOMEN! The day is here! 2023 RENEWED Conference begins TODAY! There are TEN sessions being streamed across five days, along with a private community and a live conference party! ALL FOR FREE! If you haven't heard or if you're on the fence, today's episode is for you! Tune in to get all the details, hear about all the speakers and sessions, and find out what else you get when you register, absolutely free! Can't wait to see you inside! REGISTER FOR FREE: https://h...
Nov 06, 2023•11 min•Ep. 194
If you’ve ever experienced a dry season in Bible study, and just struggled to WANT to read your Bible, today’s episode is for you! My friend, Heather Preston, is my amazing guest, and she doesn’t hold back when I ask her about how to make scripture come alive! Heather’s bio: Heather Preston is a professional writer with a Master of Arts in Theological Studies. As a consultant she works with churches and pastors and has a passion for academic collaborations. Heather hosts a podcast called Scripts...
Oct 31, 2023•38 min•Ep. 187
You may not know what it looks like to give yourself grace. So, instead of praying over yourself when you’re overwhelmed or falling behind, you go into fight or flight mode and fight w/ yourself. Ask me how I know! If you struggle with time management... wish your productivity would improve... or just wish your to-do list was less stressful... this prayer will inspire the mindset shift you need to stop being so hard on yourself! Register for the 2023 RENEWED Conference, absolutely free! https://...
Oct 24, 2023•14 min•Ep. 189
If you’re new here, I’m a veteran when it comes to struggling with anxiety and overwhelm… sometimes I have to navigate just one at a time, but many times it’s both. I remember entering that fight or flight mode, and, depending on the circumstance, found myself having an internal meltdown. Today, I’m sharing with you a recent experience and exactly HOW to have the peace that surpasses all understanding, and get out of that fight/flight mode as a Christian woman. Register for the 2023 RENEWED Conf...
Oct 17, 2023•20 min•Ep. 190
Welcome to Q4! This is the last quarter of 2023! Can you believe it?! After I share the quarter 3 updates inside my personal life and inside of Her Renewed Strength, I walk you through an ARC Method workshop that will help you prepare for the holiday season. One thing you can BET I’m talking about is the preparation for the 2023 RENEWED Conference, which is going down November 6th through November 10th. This virtual experience is completely free, and registration is open! Head to herrenewedstren...
Oct 10, 2023•35 min•Ep. 188
Have you ever heard the term emotional regulation? Are YOU regulated? In today’s episode, I bring a pretty awesome guest who will teach you how to understand emotional regulation vs emotional dysregulation. Juliana Page, host of God’s Vibes Podcast, digs into this topic, and shares about what it means to move at the pace of grace. If you're a Christian woman who struggles with anxiety, overwhelm or just want a refresher on how to do like Jesus and remain cool as a cucumber, this episode is for y...
Oct 03, 2023•38 min•Ep. 186
Hey, sista friend! We’re in chapter 4 this week of our Bible study series featuring a study on the book of Philippians. In today's episode, I'll be finishing our study of this New Testament epistle. This last chapter is packed with several verses that many of us have heard, and probably even quoted! I hope you have your Bible and a highlighter because we’re going to spend some time here together! Quick announcements: 2023 RENEWED Conference registration is officially open! Head to herrenewedstre...
Sep 26, 2023•22 min•Ep. 187
Hey, sista friend! We’re in chapter 3 this week of our Bible study series, featuring a study on the book of Philippians. In today's episode, I focus on what it means to KNOW Christ. Quick announcements: 2023 RENEWED Conference registration is officially open! Head to herrenewedstrength.com/conference to register completely free! I pray this blesses you. FREE RESOURCE: Join the FIRST annual RENEWED Conference on November 6 to 10, 2023! Register here: herrenewedstrength.com/conference 2 Ways To Wo...
Sep 19, 2023•20 min•Ep. 186
Hey, sista-friend! We’re in chapter 2 this week of our Bible study series, featuring a study on the book of Philippians, and I’ll be highlighting a verse that you might’ve heard before, but not understood…at least, I didn’t when I continued to hear it. The verse says, “Work out your salvation with fear and trembling…” If you’re curious or just passionate about God’s Word, and what Paul had to say on this, you’re in for a treat! I pray this blesses you. FREE RESOURCE: Join the FIRST annual RENEWE...
Sep 12, 2023•27 min•Ep. 185
Hey, Sis! This month, we’re diving into a special Bible study series where I’ll be reading and teaching through the book of Philippians. Since so many of the women who listen to this podcast make their way into The Community, we get to hear about the main struggles you have when it comes to time management and Bible study. The main problem is making time for God’s Word! So, after praying about The Community and The Podcast, the Lord made it clear that I was to lead a study ON the podcast vs. ins...
Sep 05, 2023•22 min•Ep. 184
