Hope is NOT a Plan

I originally recorded "You're a Project Manager and You Don't Even Know It" in October 2020. I'm re-releasing it based on a message I received on Reddit from a Teacher looking to transition into Project Management. Find the Project Management Experience Tracker on my website at https://hopeisnotaplan.org/tools/

Hey there, friend. It’s Kevin. Welcome back to the Hope is NOT a Plan podcast. Today, I want to have a little check-in with you. It’s like a virtual wellness consult, just you and me. And if you're looking for some resources to help you work through any challenges you might be facing, head over to our website at hopeisnotaplan.org. We've got a whole toolkit of tips, tricks, and inspiration to keep you moving forward. Want to check in directly? Follow me and the show on @hopesnotaplan on X and Instagram. View workouts, cold plunge, and Jiu Jitsu videos on the Hope is NOT a Plan YouTube channel.

"For everything, there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted…" - Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 It is said that Ecclesiastes was written by King Solomon in response to Proverbs in the Bible. In it, King Solomon’s point is that life is not so simple as to fear God and choose wisdom. While important, it is also vital for us to go through journeys, hardships, and seasons, if you will. In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of understanding and embracing these seasons and provide actionable tips for navigating them effectively. 1. Accept and acknowledge what season of life we are in 2. Embrace that season without too much harsh self-judgement 3. Get to planning and prepare for the next season Thank you all for listening, subscribing, and sharing the podcast with someone you think this may help. Stay safe, accept, and move through your seasons of life with hope as fuel and action as a transformative force, and I wish you all Godspeed.

Often, it feels like we don’t have time to exercise. We have to get the kids ready for school, or we have an early meeting, or maybe we’re traveling early. On today’s Fitness Friday, Five Workouts You Can Knock Out in 10 Minutes or Less, I’m sharing five quick and effective workouts you can squeeze in in ten minutes or less. 1. Tabata 2. 100 burpees 3. High-rep resistance bands 4. Run 1 mile for time 5. 10 minutes of mindfulness Learn more about how to build your body, mind, and spirit at hopeisnotaplan.org, follow me on IG and X @hopesnotaplan, and visit the Hope is NOT a Plan YouTube channel for fitness, Jiu Jitsu, and cold plunge videos. Thanks again and remember to get up, get after it each day, and I wish you all, Godspeed.

Hello and welcome, I’m Kevin Pannell with this episode of the Hope is NOT a Plan podcast, Thriving After Cancer: A Journey of Post-Traumatic Growth. In today’s episode I’ll share what post-traumatic growth is, how it differs from resiliency, and more specifically, how cancer survivors and their families can take actionable steps to turn adversity into opportunity and emerge stronger than ever.  1. Embrace your emotions 2. Build your support network 3. Set meaningful goals 4. Practice gratitude 5. Embrace lifelong learning Stay safe, embrace a growth mindset, and Godspeed, Kevin