Giving Yourself Grace - Starting Today

Summary

Let’s be honest—between caregiving, parenting, aging, and showing up for everyone else, grace for yourself often comes last. This episode of “I’m Overwhelmed, Now What?” invites you into a conversation you didn’t know you needed: the sacred act of giving yourself grace.

In this soul-stirring episode, we’ll explore:

• Why grace is a mental health necessity, not justa courtesy we extend to others
• What science says about self-compassion and resilience   
• Powerful quotes and scripture to anchor your spirit
• A gentle reflection exercise for healing  , Practical steps to shift your narrative and reframe guilt  
• How to check in with yourself and cultivate daily grace

Featuring research and compelling stats on burnout among women and caregivers.

This is your permission slip to pause, breathe, and rewrite the story of what it means to be “enough.”

Chapters

• 00:00 Hey there & My Wish for You
• 02:28 Introduction & About Me
• 04:33 The Importance of Giving Yourself Grace
• 05:33 Facts
• 10:08 Practical Steps to Give Yourself Grace
• 21:08 Reflection and Inner Narrative Shift
• 21:58 Let's take a breath together
• 23:39 Finish the Sentence - Reflection Moment
• 26:41 I Love You - Now get to it!
• 28:20 Monthly Caregiver support group in NWI
• 29:49 Changing your Inner Narrative
• 34:49 Creating a Supportive Environment
• 35:26 A Few Facts and Stats
• 36:42 Call to Action - try this
• 46:21 Lets Wrap this Up
• 47:01 Let me share what's on my heart
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Takeaways, activities, and info from this episode

• Choose yourself and prioritize your health.
• Grace is not about letting yourself off the hook; it's about being human.
• Self-compassion leads to less anxiety and greater resilience.
• Women often feel guilty for taking time for themselves.
• Interrupt the shame spiral with positive self-talk.
• Set gentle boundaries and stand by them.
• Choose daily actions that nourish your well-being.
• Reflect on your achievements, no matter how small.
• Limit social media to reduce comparison and negativity.
• You are doing better than you think.

 

Brene Brown Quotes - https://www.silkandsonder.com/blogs/news/brene-brown-quotes

Woman in the mirror pep talk

Complete these sentences— out loud in the mirror, standing in thesuperwoman pose, and write this out in your journal

·      “I forgive myself for…____________________

·      “One thing I did well today was…_________________

·      “I will extend grace to myself by…_________________

 

Call to Action – What you can do immediately

1. Set a Grace Alarm on your phone daily
2. Create a Grace Mantra or Affirmations
3. Phone a Friend - Tell them you need grace on today and allow them to hold space for you, encourage you, and motivate you
4. Limit social media - start by cutting back for a day, then add a bit more the next day, and keep adding time. Use that time for yourself. Be intentional with it. When you are on social media, be mindful and purposeful in what you choose to consume.
   

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Keywords: self-care, grace, mental health, emotional resilience, self-compassion, personal growth, women empowerment, caregiver support, positive affirmations, mindfulness