I recently listened to a group of mothers share their feelings of overwhelm, and I absolutely identified with their thoughts.
The things that they found overwhelming fell into three levels of overwhelm:
Getting Things Done
Our Homes and Keeping People Alive
Our Thoughts
When we feel overwhelmed, it can be hard to slow down and identify what is really causing our stress. Over the years, as I’ve peeled back the layer, I’ve realized that there were lots of different skill sets that I needed to develop.
All three of these can come with a pretty steep learning curve (at least it was for me) when you have a child.
I’ve learned over the years that when I find myself struggling to slow down and look at how I’m doing with my foundation, the three pillars of thriving.
First, Vision. Do I have clarity about where I actually want to go next and what my next baby steps are? If not, I need to slow down and prayerfully consider what is next with God and then start moving in a clear direction.
Second, Structure. What can I do to simplify the things that are overwhelming me right now? What is one tiny system or habit we can put in place to make things a little bit better?
Third, Soul. What are my thoughts? Are they true or a cognitive distortion? Have I prayed for a paradigm shift to see things differently?
So often, when I am overwhelmed, it is easy to fall into feeling like a victim. What I love about focusing on the three pillars of thriving is that it puts me back in my circle of influence and gets me to the root of the problem.
In this week’s episode, I’m sharing what we can do to address each of these areas of overwhelm and tips on how to strengthen your pillars.
How to Handle Negative Attitudes with your Children [Episode 282]
How To Actually Do a Morning Routine with Babies and Toddlers That Wake Up Early [Episode 281]
How I prepped my family to be gone for a week by myself [Episode 280]
How to Do a Summer Review to Effectively Transition into Fall With Clarity and Peace [Episode 279]
Transitioning Back Into Family Routines After Summer [Episode 278]
My Morning Routine [Episode 277]
Living a Minimalist and Faith-Filled Life With Dawn Madsen from Minimal Mom [Episode 276]
Our Family Zone System To Keep Our Home Tidy [Episode 275]
My Favorite Books To Get Excited About Homeschooling in the Elementary Years [Episode 274]
The Ultimate Guide To Family Road Trips [Episode 273]
Why Your Kids Need to See You Win with Gabe Cox [Episode 272]
Why You Might Be Holding Onto Stuff [Episode 271]
How We Can Cultivate a Growth Mindset in Motherhood with Kate House [Episode 270]
The Power of a Risk List [Episode 269]
5 Steps to Prepare For Survival Mode [Episode 268]
Our Family Priorities This Summer [Episode 267]
How I Teach My Kids About Habits [Episode 266]
Easy Car Organization On A Budget [Episode 265]
10 Essential Principles for Creating a Fun and Productive Summer Schedule with Kids! [Episode 264]
Scripture Memory Box [Episode 263]
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