96 // How to Live “By Design” Rather than “By Desire” to Combat Stress and Overwhelm in Motherhood - with Barb Raveling

When we’re overwhelmed, it’s easy to live “by desire” and reach for the coping mechanism of choice rather than living “by design”. In today’s episode, Barb Raveling shares helpful insights into how we can live more intentionally by asking ourselves some insightful questions and using the powerful process of truth journaling.

Barb is a retired homeschool mom of four and the author of eight books, including Freedom from Procrastination and her latest book, Say Goodbye to Emotional Eating. Her top-ranked podcasts, Taste for Truth and the Christian Habits Podcasts, have earned over a million downloads and continue to inspire people to experience the joy of transformation through the renewing of the mind.

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Learn more about truth journaling here.

Related Episodes:

Episode 37: Take Control of Your Time and Be a More Intentional Mom with Julie Redmond from Mom Made Plans

Episode 72: Declutter Your Schedule for a More Intentional Motherhood with Sasha Star Robertson

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