Be A Blessing

Mitch and Windi sit down with Dr. Bridgett Foreman of the Freedman Clinic in Alexandria, LA to talk the straight facts of COVID-19https://www.freedmanclinic.comUnfortunately with COVID still being a very new virus, our treatment options are still very limited and new treatments are still evolving.The Delta variant is now more contagious than previous variants with a transmission rate that is 4-6 times higher than before. Meaning that instead of someone who is sick transmitting to 2-3 people, with the Delta variant, they are now transmitting to 8-10 people.For more information about COVID-19 visit:CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/Novel_Coronavirus_Reports.htmlLouisiana Department of Health: https://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/coronavirus-covid-19/map/louisianaHow mRNA vaccines work (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/mrna.htmlHow mRNA vaccines work (Harvard University): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbaCxIJ_VP4Music: Protest Me by Social Recall https://soundcloud.com/attaleshttps://www.agentmitch.com/www.mitchandwindi.commitchandwindi@gmail.comFacebook.com/mitchandwindi

Alexandria native, Warren Morris is most famous for his walk-off home run for LSU baseball in 1996 to win the College World Series. Warren talks about his life and how he went from a diligent student at Bolton High School to winning the College World Series, then winning an olympic medal and on to playing in the major leagues.Warren is a great example of how hard work and determination can lead you to do big things.Music: Protest Me by Social Recall https://soundcloud.com/attaleshttps://www.agentmitch.com/www.mitchandwindi.commitchandwindi@gmail.comFacebook.com/mitchandwindi

Mindset - If you set high goals, your actions have to reflect those goals and you have to have a mindset to achieve those goals.You’ll have days when it’s hard and you’re just not feeling it but building a positive mindset is a powerful source of momentum in working towards your goals.Take off the lens of delusion. The grass my not be greener on the other side.Emotions can be fleeting and misleading.What are your non-negotiables and will this change help you reach those?What is you “why”? It doesn’t have to be huge but knowing what it is can be a powerful motivator to help push you through the fear of a change.Once you’ve made your decision, don’t look back. Thinking of “what could have been” doesn’t help you succeed in your change.Music: Protest Me by Social Recall https://soundcloud.com/attaleshttps://www.agentmitch.com/www.mitchandwindi.commitchandwindi@gmail.comFacebook.com/mitchandwindi

Running into challenges and having a hard time will come to everyone. Being tough and powering through should never be demonized. Mental toughness should never be frowned upon and, while there are times to care for yourself, there is also time to lean into your toughness and power through.Building a tough mental mentality is a shield and a necessity for success.When you come face to face with change the first step should always be prayer and gratitude.Don’t overcomplicate your thoughts and pray for clarity in your situation.Find someone you can trust and have open conversations about the situation and the change with.Consult with people you trust at a higher level than you and seek their input on your situation and your possible change.When facing change, mental toughness is key. You will face difficulties when you look inward and prepare for change.Music: Protest Me by Social Recall https://soundcloud.com/attaleshttps://www.agentmitch.com/www.mitchandwindi.commitchandwindi@gmail.comFacebook.com/mitchandwindi

Toby Brazzel is a father of eight, co-owner of Robbie G’s, an Allstate investment advisor and national coach, mentor and leader.Success does not happen by being born, you have to show up for it to work. On time is late.As a business owner you have to accept that you’ll never have a perfect situation. If you want to be successful you have to be flexible both in dealing with your employees as well as the way you do business.The second most powerful tool is listening. Listen to your clients, employees etc. to better serve them.Music: Protest Me by Social Recall https://soundcloud.com/attaleshttps://www.agentmitch.com/www.mitchandwindi.commitchandwindi@gmail.comFacebook.com/mitchandwindi

Dustin Barber sits down with Mitch and Windi to discuss what it takes to run a small business \while also having a full time job. Peak Fitness and Performance is a premium performance gym offering the best in direct coaching for anyone aged 7-70+.They specialize in sports performance and mobility but also include personal training and nutrition education.When running a business and having a full time job the most important thing you can do is to make and have systems in place to make sure things can run easily.Motivation is overrated. It’s needed to get you moving but determination, dedication and discipline will trump motivation every day of the week.https://www.peakcenla.comMusic: Protest Me by Social Recall https://soundcloud.com/attaleshttps://www.agentmitch.com/www.mitchandwindi.commitchandwindi@gmail.comFacebook.com/mitchandwindi

Change can be scary but growth and development only comes through work and courage in the face of change.Be open to the opportunities that may be coming your way and embrace the change.Music: Protest Me by Social Recall https://soundcloud.com/attaleshttps://www.agentmitch.com/www.mitchandwindi.commitchandwindi@gmail.comFacebook.com/mitchandwindi

Surround yourself with the type of people that are moving in the opposite direction of where you want to be headed.If you surround yourself with people that are doing better than you, it will naturally push you to do better and be better.Music: Protest Me by Social Recall https://soundcloud.com/attaleshttps://www.agentmitch.com/www.mitchandwindi.commitchandwindi@gmail.comFacebook.com/mitchandwindi

What relationships do you cultivate?Are they codependent and do you need someone in your life? Or do you build relationships that are based more on wanting rather than needing that person in your life?As a parent, you should be working for your relationship with your children to more from a need to a want relationship.As an employer, if you need an employee it will lead to an unhealthy working relationship.Start viewing you interpersonal relationships and evaluate whether they are a need or want relationship.Music: Protest Me by Social Recall https://soundcloud.com/attaleshttps://www.agentmitch.com/www.mitchandwindi.commitchandwindi@gmail.comFacebook.com/mitchandwindi

After 17 years of marriage, Mitch and Windi share some of the things that are not healthy for a lasting marriage.Windi:Leave and Cleave - Don’t allow your extended family to make decisions in your relationship.Do not degrade your spouse in front of anyone especially your kids.Ladies, let your husband step up and be a leader in your family.Mitch:Don’t flirt with anyone who is not your spouse.Do not bring up the past.Don’t neglect your spouseLove and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs, PhDhttps://www.loveandrespect.com/books/love-respect-bookMusic: Protest Me by Social Recall https://soundcloud.com/attaleshttps://www.agentmitch.com/www.mitchandwindi.commitchandwindi@gmail.comFacebook.com/mitchandwindi

Moms + Nurse Anesthetists Jamie and Jamie of balancing.fit share what it takes to make and reach your fitness goals.Even with a busy life, fitness goals and making yourself a priority is possible.It takes motivation, self discipline and habit to make fitness fit in your life.They just want to be a positive influence to tell you that yes you can.Cut out the negativity in your life surround yourself in person and online with people that are a positive influence.You are teaching your kids at all times. If you are always down on yourself and your appearance, your kids will pick up on that and mirror that same behavior.Don’t hate yourselfStart by tracking everything you eat for a week.After you’ve got your eating in check you can then add activitySet attainable goals and don’t overshoot. Take it one step at a time.https://www.instagram.com/balancing.fit/https://www.kelseywells.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kelseywells/https://www.instagram.com/Sweat/Myfitnesspal

After 17 years of marriage, Mitch and Windi share some tips on how to make a marriage last. Windi: 1. Share the load of family responsibilities2. Help each other out wherever you’re at (inside and outside of the relationship) and communicate3. Be aware that you’re not alone and it’s not all about you Mitch:1. Practice the art of conversation 2. Incorporating faith into your relationship 3. Kids come second. Your relationship with your spouse is the most important Be intentional about your relationship and your priorities Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs, PhD https://www.loveandrespect.com/books/love-respect-book Music: Protest Me by Social Recall https://soundcloud.com/attales www.mitchandwindi.com https://www.agentmitch.com/ mitchandwindi@gmail.com

Respect and honor is dying in culture.There’s a crisis building in the US of lazy people who’d rather live off the government than work had and be an adult. There’s a lack of respect for themselves and others. Too many people sit in their miseries and blame everyone else for their state in life. Everything happens because of me. You are the example for your kids. Teach them to show up and work. If you want to change the world it starts at home. Be intentional with how you interact with your spouse, kids and grandkids. Music: Protest Me by Social Recall https://soundcloud.com/attales www.mitchandwindi.com https://www.agentmitch.com/ mitchandwindi@gmail.com

Mitch and Windi talk to Quinton Cole with The Alexandria Regenerative CenterThe Alexandria Regenerative Centerhttps://www.alexregenerativecenter.com(318) 443-7844Music: Protest Me by Social Recall https://soundcloud.com/attaleswww.mitchandwindi.comhttps://www.agentmitch.com/mitchandwindi@gmail.com

Anger is a part if everyone’s life but what do you do with your anger?Is your anger a hinderance or a source of drive and motivation?Even if you’re using anger as a motivation, you have to be aware of what you are doing with your anger. If you don’t harness your anger in a healthy manner, you will end up bottling it up and lashing out.A healthier motivation is love! If you love the process rather than push with anger, you’ll have a healthier life.Anger, even when used as motivation, is poisonous and comes out at home and your loved ones take the brunt of it.Anger will lie to you and say that you can’t let go and use love as a motivation.Anger will place a glass ceiling on your life, success, and family. Letting go of anger will let you break through to get even better in every aspect of your life.Music: Protest Me by Social Recall https://soundcloud.com/attaleswww.mitchandwindi.comhttps://www.agentmitch.com/mitchandwindi@gmail.com

Many people experience anxiety and panic attacks It’s normal to feel overwhelmed sometimes A feeling of a loss of control can be crushing and can shut you down Identify what triggers your anxiety (money, time, family etc.) If it’s money then the key is to make sure you are living within your means Living within your means can make your entire life more enjoyable, from relationships to daily stress. Money is something you can control and taking command of things you can control will help reduce your stress and anxiety Managing your stress is rooted in making a routine that combats your stress and stick to that routine Put faith in the process that leads to good results Overcoming fear and anxiety doesn’t happen over night. Identify your anxiety and make a plan to address it and attack the plan every day. Wood ducks learn to fly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDJw43BJtCE Music: Protest Me by Social Recall https://soundcloud.com/attales www.mitchandwindi.com https://www.agentmitch.com/ mitchandwindi@gmail.com

There will be struggles on the way to blessings. How may of us aren’t willing to go through the struggle with God to be blessed? It takes grit, perseverance, endurance and work to be blessed and to be a blessing Life isn’t Amazon. What you really want isn’t available for delivery in 2 days. It takes work and struggle. Character is built in struggle and work The process isn’t instant. It's a journey. Just stay the corse and wrestle through the fight to get to the blessing. The outcome is greater than the pain. Music: Protest Me by Social Recall https://soundcloud.com/attales www.mitchandwindi.com www.agentmitch.com

There is no shortcut or hack in life. The only way to advance in life is through goal setting.1. Set a specific goal 2. Make and action plan3. Execute your plan every day!4. Hold yourself accountable and allow yourself to be held accountable by others.

Be a Blessing is an idea that encompasses all of life.We will be highlighting businesses, charities, what works in business and life issues from grieving, to parenting to living a life that is a blessing to others. This won't be a vanilla regurgitation of all the other things being said out there. Living a be a blessing life is simple but it’s not easy Why this podcast? We plan to bring the message and type of people you hear on national podcasts to the local area. There are so many fantastic people in this area who have amazing stories Music: Protest Me by Social Recall https://soundcloud.com/attales Attales Insurance