Welcome! I’m Jean Ann Duckworth, founder & director of Simple Joy. We have many exciting things planned for you in 2019, including the launch of our GraceSpace social network for women & our Sisters of Simple Joy small groups. We are working to develop programs & materials for women to access no matter where they live. Features include: Online classes;…
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Make 2019 Powerful!
God has given us a spirit of power! Time to step up in 2019!
The Problem with Guilt Part 2: We Try to Make it Right
If we think we are guilty, then we believe we have done something wrong. When we do something wrong, we try to make it right. We make a mistake, we correct it. We break something, we replace it. We damage something, we pay to have it repair. These are all very cut & dry, very black & white. Unfortunately, most…
The Problem with Guilt Part 1: Guilt Implies We’ve Done Something Wrong!
I LOVE Law & Order. I watch it on one of the local stations every Wednesday & Thursday. I watch other crime shows as well but Law & Order allows me to see the police do their job & the prosecutors do their job. So I see courtroom action every episode. Most episodes, at some point, a judge asks the…
The Guilty Mommy Guide 2 Life Lesson 1: Stop Calling It Guilt!
I like watching courtroom programs like Law & Order & Perry Mason. One thing they have taught me is the meaning of guilt. In my opinion, guilt implies a misdeed has been done. Sometimes, such as on these shows, the misdeed is a terrible crime, someone has broken the law. At other times, people have done something bad that may…
The 6 No-no’s of Successful Delegation Part 6: Never Forget to Say Thank You
Never Forget to Say Thank You! I hate sounding like everyone’s mom but you must never, EVER forget your manners. Whether you are overseeing an event or an organization, working with volunteers or high paid professionals, you must ALWAYS REMEMBER TO SAY THANK YOU!
The 6 No-no’s of Successful Delegation Part 5: Never Criticize
Never Criticize I have a confession to make, well, actually 2 confessions: I am borderline OCD & I struggle with anxiety. Both conditions are mild & only cause me slight problems. My darling husband, the Infamous Mr. D is so wonderful about all this. I once apologized for being so fussy about something. He told me I wasn’t fussy.…
The 6 No-no’s of Successful Delegation Part 4: Never Make Assumptions
You’ve chosen the right people for the job, asked them to help you in your organization or on your event & made a vow not to micromanage the very competent people under your leadership. Now, nothing to do but sit back & relax while things happen flawlessly around you, right? Uh, not so fast!
The 6 No-no’s of Successful Delegation Part 3: Never Micromanage
Never Micromanage As a first time leader, you want to do a good job. No, you want to do a GREAT job! You’re concerned it might reflect badly on you if something goes wrong, whether you are in charge of an event or an organization. Your name & face are what people see & you are going to do everything…
The 6 No-no’s of Successful Delegation Part 2: Never Ask for Volunteers
NEVER ASK for Volunteers This doesn’t mean you won’t NEED volunteers. However, the least effective way of recruiting help for your group or event is by making a public plea for volunteers.