Have you ever heard the term “mental load” as it relates to what we carry as moms? It's the same as carrying every single thing up the stairs as your arms give way to the overload. Our minds do the same. We just snap because our minds aren’t meant to carry so much. So what do we do? How do we keep our care and responsibility high for our kids without drowning?
I was delighted to talk about this issue with Emily Jensen, founder of Risen Motherhood. She’s a mom of 5, author, speaker, podcaster and has so much encouragement and practical tips for us.
Mother’s Day is this week and I want to challenge us. If you have some expectations or needs for what you need for that day - would you tell your spouse? Or family? Or children? This will help the day to be much smoother!
My favorite part is when she shares about her recent decision to walk away from a big part of her ministry at Risen Motherhood. She put everything before the Lord and asked Him to confirm which things should go in this season. Wow! What a brave thing to do and I can’t wait to see how He honors her with letting go of something so close to her heart.
Happy Mother’s Day beautiful moms! You are so loved by God. You are doing a phenomenal job or raising your kids. Giving you a huge Texas hug!
Much love,
Courtney
(02:50) The Mission Behind 'A Million Tiny Moments'
(06:04) Understanding the Mental Load in Motherhood
(09:05) Strategies to Alleviate the Mental Load
(11:54) Long-Term vs. Short-Term Parenting Goals
(14:53) Finding Clarity Through Prayer and Decision-Making
(16:49) Navigating Life's Seasons
(21:27) Alleviating the Mental Load
(25:58) Empowering Kids with Responsibility
(28:15) Managing Expectations for Mother's Day
(32:31) Finding Peace in Motherhood
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