Author: Cortney Loui

I’m Cortney, a recovering over-achiever and God’s beloved who loves helping fellow Christian women like you embrace your God-given gifts so you have the confidence to live authentically.I’m also a full-time mama to two sweet little boys, wife to my best friend, motivational speaker, and part-time Christian life coach. Chai lattes, strong coffee, podcasts, yoga, dance, and fairy tales nourish my soul and add sweetness to life.Discovering the joy of embracing my God-given gifts and who He created me to be was a game-changer—a journey that brought freedom, unexpected delights, and relief from guilt. Finally, I felt free to be myself and ditch the pressure of being someone I wasn’t.Incorporating those gifts into my day—from weekly planning to deciding on commitments, nurturing my marriage, and parenting—transformed everything. Now, I can’t imagine life without the perspective of fully embracing who God created me to be. I was missing so much without it!

Author | Broadcast | Cortney Loui | Positive Proactive Action | Purpose | Self Reflection
I could have sent an email, but… I took a nap instead.
Hey there beloved Reader, I’ve been in a wonky headspace lately (enter life happenings) that’s made doing things that typically light me up flippin’ hard. Have you ever been there? You’re usually jazzed by [fill-in-the-blank] but because of [reason A, B, and not really sure why], your brain’s all foggy, your body feels draggy, and the whole shebang just feels oh-so overwhelming. Yeesh. It’s no fun, right? (And totally demoralizing…) So, in case you’ve ever a) been in this situation or b)…
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Why am I like this?
Hello Beloved!
How many times a week (or even in a day) have you wondered, “Why am I like this?”
I know that question has popped up far more times than I’d like in my head!
And you know what?
It’s a relatable and interesting question… and a really terrible one, too. (By the way, the terrible part is NOT your fault!)
Say what?!
Stick with me.
The good news?
You have access to all kinds of resources and support to help you begin to explore that question, “Why am I like this?” or more…
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Author | Broadcast | Cortney Loui | Living beloved | Planning | Purpose
5-10 minute hack to use the Bible to stay focused
Hi beloved Reader!
Earlier this week I started second-guessing myself.
Will people be annoyed by getting tips for staying focused over a month into the new year? Is it just plain weird?
But then I started thinking about how it can be so darn easy to get overwhelmed by #allthethings that sometimes we can beat ourselves up for not having “gotten it all together” by January 31.*
Dates on the calendar don’t dictate your worth or value.
God does – and He says you are immeasurably precious to…
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Author | Broadcast | Coaching | Cortney Loui | Purpose | Self Reflection
Get focused: start with this one thing (it’s ridiculously simple, too!)
Hey hey hey beloved Reader!
Last week I promised to send you one habit/actionable tip to actually focus on your word/phrase for the year.
And… it’s super duper simple.
Just write it down every day (and actually think about what it means for you that day)
I know, I know – that’s painfully obvious, right?
The thing is – it really makes a difference when you consciously remember your word/focus phrase regularly.
It helps you remember that “Oh hey, I wanted to be [perserverant, playful,…
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Author | Broadcast | Coaching | Cortney Loui | Purpose | Self Reflection
Here’s my quirky way of setting goals (it’s not what you think it is)
Happy weekending, beloved Reader!
So… who do you want to become this year?
Heck – you might even just focus on a few months at a time! (That’s 100% where I’m at right now. #noshame)
You see, when it comes to setting goals and my top priorities, I like to go a little… rogue.
Here’s the thing: Setting SMART goals (i.e. Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely) is a powerful way to accomplish things that matter to you.
My problem is that I can get so caught up in the minutae…
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Author | Broadcast | Coaching | Cortney Loui | Purpose | Self Reflection
Sharing one of my favorite questions for becoming the best version of yourself
Hey there, beloved Reader,
Last week I promised to send you some super simple and fun activities/ideas to try out as you settle into the new year.
The first step was to read 4 personality tips to help you set your intentions (or decide your word of the year).
The second mini-bonus step: note your biggest takeaway from the post. It’s all fun and games to read articles, but the important thing is to DO something with that information. (Totally preaching to myself here, too.)
The third step:…
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Good enough is… good enough! (and that’s okay)
Hello beloved Reader!
I’m just going to jump straight into it.
Sometimes I feel like I’m just not hitting the target.
I’m not enough. I’m too much.
And I can’t seem to hit that elusive, ever-moving target of being “enough.”
You feel me?
The thing is – sometimes that changes depending on your season. Heck, it can change depending on the moment!
If you, too, struggle with this at times, this post, may give you some nuggets to ponder. A few of the ideas discussed include:
Enough lists
This isn’t…
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Author | Broadcast | Coaching | Cortney Loui | Passion | Personality | Planning | Purpose | Self Reflection
She wanted to become the best version of herself -> stop worrying, start thriving
Hi there! beloved Reader!
As promised, it’s story time about a fellow Christian woman who wanted to become the best version of herself so she could stop worrying about what she couldn’t control and have thriving relationships.
Once upon a time, there was a woman who loved Jesus and had been married to her teenage sweetheart for the past 20+ years. She also…
Preferred facts over feelings yet were also constantly aware of the feelings of others in a group or conversation.
Had a passion for…
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Author | Broadcast | Coaching | Cortney Loui | Living beloved
When you think of this, what comes to mind?
Hey there beloved Reader,
When you think of a masterpiece, what comes to mind?
Artwork in a museum?
A symphony?
A literary wonder?
Something else entirely?
Really, all of those answers are “right” answers.
But being a masterpiece is so much grander – and simpler – than those, too.
Let’s get geeky and whip out the definition:
mas·ter·piece – a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship.
And the really cool thing?
God calls you, Reader, a masterpiece!
For you, Reader, are God’s…
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Author | Cortney Loui | Living beloved | Passion | Purpose | Self Reflection
A sweet, simple love story #couplegoals
Hi beloved, Let’s take a hot minute and be honest with each other. How are you doing? How are you really doing? In full transparency,…
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Author | Broadcast | Cortney Loui | Living beloved | Purpose
Let’s daydream a bit, you down?
Hey there beloved Reader,
Right around the time this is sliding into your inbox, my family is hitting “pause” on #allthethings to celebrate a milestone.
Quite frankly, I struggle hardcore at times with not immediately jumping ahead mentally to the next thing. (Calling all my fellow iNtuitives who can relate!)
But hitting pause – whether it’s a weekly Sabbath (I highly recommend it), periodically, or annually, it’s so life-giving to reflect, celebrate, and daydream about Future You.
And it…
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Author | Broadcast | Cortney Loui | Living beloved
He came so that you could THRIVE.
Whoops! Resending due to an error. Did you catch it?
Dear beloved Reader,
Let’s say it again but with a twist.
Dear loved-by-God Reader…
My yoga teacher mindset is kicking in, so let’s say it one more time with a big deep breath.
Dear loved-by-God Reader,
Did you know that Jesus came so that believers (hey, that’s you and me!) could have life to the full (i.e. a life full of purpose and passion)?
Let’s read Jesus’ words:
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that…
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