Overcoming the Nevers Giveaway with Teri Johnson
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You are in for a treat! I met my new friend Teri Johnson when she was a client of mine over at our Proverbs 31 Next Step Speaker Services where I coach women with various aspects of their speaking ministry or help them start one.
Teri and I hit it off right away and, when she wrote a book, I wanted to feature it here on my site. (Pssst…she is giving away two signed copies of the book, each with a $10 Starbucks gift card!)
Now, meet Teri and hear how we can overcome the “nevers” in our lives.
Teri Johnson is an inspirational speaker, a sought-after personal growth expert, and the author of the newly released book, Overcoming the Nevers. Her unique strategies have helped transform the lives of her clients, enlightening, guiding and motivating them to achieve even their most deeply desired goals.
Teri is the President and Founder of Keeping It Personal (www.keepingitpersonal.com) a company that specializes in self-development training and discovering your life purpose and The Refine Conference for Women (www.therefineconference.com)
Great conversations while sipping coffee and soaking up as many sunsets as she can, make her tick — along with running and taking pictures. She’s passionate about helping others; an encourager and a cheerleader to many. Teri lives a joy-filled life deeply devoted to her husband, her two boys, and her relationship with God. (www.terijohnson.com)
Teri is social. You can find her on Facebook: http//fb.com/keepingitpersonal and http://fb.com/terijohnson.writes Twitter: http://twitter.com/keepitpersonal Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/keepitpersonal LinkedIN: http://linkedin.com/in/terilynnjohnson
Why did you write this book?
Honestly, God placed a message on my heart that I knew I had to share to help others who might not have the tools to move forward, or who are stuck — circling the same mountain like I had done for many years.
I responded in obedience even though I felt unequipped. I had not been a writer, so I was not confident in my ability to write a book. But, God gave me every word for every chapter.
My primary goal for the book was to impact just one person’s life. I thought, if that can happen, then writing the book was worth it, it was a success in my eyes. I’m amazed by how many lives have been touched and blessed by the book in just a few short months. God’s plan was and is bigger than mine.
What are some of your own “nevers” you have had to overcome?
Let me preface this question. The interesting thing about “The Nevers” is this; they are personal and unique. What might be a very big deal in my life, may not be in another’s life.
The nevers can be experiences or feelings. They could just be — life on life’s terms — but opposite of what we anticipated our life to look like. If something is significant in your life that you never thought you would experience or feel — it’s a “never”.
So, for me — in no specific order, let me just share the external “negative-experiences” that I never thought I would have to go through: rape, divorce, alcoholism. But, there is more.
I have experienced being treated in ways I never thought I would be treated. I’ve had emotions and feelings and fears I never thought I would have.
Everyday life presents us with new challenges, new gifts, and circumstances. Some of these things are “negative-nevers” the key is, being equipped to face them.
As I’ve implemented and lived the tools shared in the book, I’ve experienced healing and restoration.
I’ve overcome.
As I continue to move forward picking up the tools daily, I experience joy in living.
What do you hope women gain from reading this book?
My hope for every person who chooses to walk with me is that their heart would be touched in a powerful way by God. That they would be willing to not only learn new tools, but actually apply them into their lives.
Okay–to be entered to win a signed book and a $10 Starbucks card, tell us a “never” that has happened in your life.
I have a few light-hearted ones—swore I’d never be a June bride and I’d never have three kids (was worried about the oldest, middle, baby syndrome) and I did them both!
And, a more serious, every time I get down to the goal weight the doctor sets for me, I swear I’ll never gain back an ounce. Sometimes I gain it all back, other times it is just that annoying 15-20 pounds.
Now, how about you? What is a “never” you have experienced.
Winners announced Monday.