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Friday…here we meet again. This was another week that fairly flew. Next week, I plan to slow it down. The Summer Olympics end this weekend, so my sleep schedule will return to normal. It’s been a fascinating series of games. Do you have a favorite event? For me, it’s women’s gymnastics, swimming, and track and field. Lots to celebrate there.<\/p>\n

My five favorite finds for this week are:<\/p>\n

1) Stress and Myers-Briggs – <\/strong>My first time taking the Myers-Briggs personality type inventory was at the start of my career. I am an ENFP. However, as the years have gone by, and my understanding of how to get things done has matured, I test more as an ESFJ. If you’ve never taken this inventory, this may be all psycho-babble to you, but for me, it was a tool that helped me grow professionally and personally. I was a more considerate teammate having this information in my work toolbox, so to speak. Susan Storm<\/a>‘s article <\/a>on stress and how different personality types react to it was fascinating. Storm also gives counsel how to help depending on the personality type. \"Blog-<\/a>Photo Credit: Psychology Junkie<\/a><\/p>\n

If you’re unfamiliar with Myers-Briggs [Personality] Type Inventory, you can find a quick explanation of it and the different personalities here<\/a>. Storm’s article on personality and dealing with stress was affirming of what I already know and am doing in stressful situations. My husband is an ISTJ (Introvert, Sensing, Thinking, Judging – again study up if you assume you know what this means but don’t really). When he is stressed, it’s helpful for me to give him space, affirm the real ways he’s managing his stress well, and helping him carve out time to exercise. These are all helps to him. As an ENFP at heart, what helps me is your confidence that I can be successful, and not asking for details and not trying to “fix” the problem. What helps you in periods of stress?<\/p>\n

2) Contentment<\/strong> – When I struggle with discontent, it’s because my focus has shifted such that all I have is distorted by what I think I want. Megan Burns<\/a>, a counselor friend of mine, writes: “The ‘more’ that we hunger for won\u2019t be satisfied by anything in this world. Our desires are met in God, and in Him we have all that we need\u2026 we lack nothing. Our joy and our worth are not defined by our situation or our accomplishments. In the Lord\u2019s presence is fullness of joy\u2026 and that\u2019s something that doesn\u2019t change or fade; He is with us, and He is always good and faithful.” <\/em>Megan points us to God who is writing his story in our lives. When we give into discontent, it’s like we want to erase the story he is writing. May it never be so. Read more here<\/a>. \"Blog<\/a>Photo Credit: Nancy Ruegg<\/a><\/p>\n

Contentment & Other Lessons – the Legacy of Jerry Bridges <\/em>– Deb Mills<\/a><\/p>\n

Satisfaction & Contentment – a Journey and a Destination<\/em> – Deb Mills<\/a><\/p>\n

Finding Contentment<\/em> – Nancy Ruegg<\/a><\/p>\n

3) Olympic Heroes <\/strong>– There were so many situations in the Olympic Games over the last two weeks where we caught glimpses of heroes. Young athletes who pushed through adverse situations. Teams who cheered one another, as well as athletes not on their teams, on to victory. This 5000m qualifying race demonstrated that heroism. When American runner Abbey D’Agostino clipped the foot of New Zealander Nikki Hamblin, they both fell . D’Agostino got up and helped Hamblin to her feet, and they ran a bit together. Then D’Agostino somehow injured her knee and went down again. Hamblin then helped her back up and they continued on. She finished the race before D’Agostino, but they both finished…because their compassion shown more brightly than their competitiveness.\"Blog<\/a>\"Blog<\/a>Photo Credit: Fox Sports<\/a><\/p>\n

4) Marriage Advice<\/strong> – On Friday’s, writer\/publisher Trevin Wax<\/a> posts his Trevin’s Seven<\/em><\/a>. They are his favorite reads of the week. This week, he posted a peculiar yet timely little piece<\/a> on Charles Spurgeon’s mother-in-law’s marital advice. Written by Spurgeonologist, Christian George<\/a>, the advice was spoken to Charles’ fianc\u00e9e, Susannah, on an occasion when she became angry at his slighting her. Her mother advised her simply and wisely:<\/p>\n