Ever had a day where everything just worked? Chances are, it wasn’t random—it was pre-decided.
In this episode, I’m sharing how pre-decisions—those small, intentional choices I make ahead of time—help reduce chaos, eliminate decision fatigue, and keep me rooted in what matters most. I walk through my five systems (Me, Food, Home, Work, and Family) and the exact pre-decisions I’ve made in each one.
These aren’t just time-savers—they’re peace-bringers.
✨ ME SYSTEM
- Tuesdays = bath night (non-negotiable!)
- No Instagram before 9 AM or after 9 PM
- 4 workouts/week 10-minute daily reset
- No work before 9 AM (Bible + journaling comes first)
🔎 Reflection: What pre-decisions could I make to feel more grounded?
🍽 FOOD SYSTEM
- Supper is decided before 9 AM
- Meat gets pulled the night before
- Weekly meal plan with my Agenda C Sheet
🔎 Reflection: What food decisions could I make ahead of time to reduce the dinner scramble?
🏡 HOME SYSTEM
- Sunday = chore/reset day
- Sink is clean every night
- Shoes lined up in entry
- Monday = laundry / Tuesday = linens
🔎 Reflection: What small routines could I pre-decide for more peace at home?
💼 WORK SYSTEM
- No work after 6 PM
- No interviews on Fridays
- Content creation on Tuesdays
- Live videos on Fridays
🔎 Reflection: What boundaries do I need to set for work and rest?
👨👩👧 FAMILY SYSTEM
- Meals at the dining table
- Sundays are Sabbath
- We show up for each other’s events
- Daily 15-min check-in with my husband
🔎 Reflection: What decisions could I make to increase connection and meaning?
✅ Your Encourager Challenge: Choose just one system and one pre-decision to implement this week. Try it for six weeks—then tweak it as needed. Let it become a rhythm.
🎧 Listen now:
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-encourager-podcast-equipping-christian-moms-to/id1018941720
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RYF5Ja6Z1av0K0v6Q9Aje?si=f56514810ad54174&nd=1&dlsi=070b26d422bc4f36
📝 Want to share yours? Tag us on IG @encouragerpodcast—I love seeing what’s working for you!
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