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26 minutes
Released:
Jun 18, 2024
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Episode 197 // Self care can be quite a buzzword these days. The world probably prioritizes it too much, but I think that Christians often prioritize it too little. Especially Christian women!
 
Yes, you’re busy. You’re a mom, a wife, you have a million things to do - but if you never take care of yourself, how long can you keep taking care of these people you love so much? 
 
Join me today for an exploration of what self care really means, why it matters for us, and how to do it well as a Christian woman. I’ll share my perspective both as a Christian counselor and a mom of 4 little ones… yes, self care matters, and you CAN (and should!) do it in a way that honors God, blesses your family, and strengthens you.
 
Ready? Let’s dive in.
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
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RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:
FREE 51 Self Care Ideas List
30-Day Challenge: Self Care Habits For Christian Women
My favorite planner The Hope Planner

 
RELATED podcast episodes & blogposts:
LISTEN: EP #182 Feeling Like A Burnt Out Mom? Here’s How To Enjoy Christian Family Life More
LISTEN: EP #174 Drowning In All The Emotions? Steal My Best Counselor Tips To Start Managing Hard Emotions Today
READ: How To Stop Being A Grumpy Mom (Even With Cranky Kids)
READ: 4 Ways To Fight Mom Burnout Symptoms With Real-Life Boundaries

 
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Communicate Well
Fruitful Faith
Happy Marriage
Joyful Parenting
Home & Family Life

 
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all.
 
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Released:
Jun 18, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Friend, I know how much care, effort, time, and energy you put into loving your family. You pour out your heart for your kids, invest in your marriage, manage the house - and you’re making every effort to keep Jesus at the center of it all. But I also know how overwhelming family life can be! We live in such a distracting world. And even the best relationships eventually include some disappointment, discouragement, or a season of distance. We get stuck in a rut, we give in to some mom anger (or mom guilt), and we lose track of our own mental health or spiritual growth. How do we love our people well when we’re running on empty? When we’re running out of ideas, running out of energy, or running out of patience? When we’re spiritually dry and pouring from an empty cup? I’m Jess, and I believe that God not only can equip and encourage us in these hard moments of life family, but I also believe that He delights to do so. He uses every moment for growth and goodness. I believe that He creates us for relationship - with him and with each other. In my 10+ years as a marriage and family therapist, I’ve helped hundreds of women strengthen their family relationships. As a Christian, a wife, and a mom, I know that Christian family life is hard work. But, my friend, it is also holy work. Your marriage, motherhood, and family relationships are wildly important! And, let’s not forget, so is your own mental health, emotional wellness, and spiritual growth. On this podcast, you’ll not only find biblical encouragement for your family life, you’ll find practical tips and relationship strategies that I use in my own home and with hundreds of women in the counseling room. Twice a week, we’ll look together at how we can love God, love ourselves, love our family, and love others. Want to connect further? You’ll find a TON of great resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. Let me also invite you to join our free, private online community at www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell and to invite you to connect with me personally on social media @loveyourpeoplewell and by email at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com Hugs and blessings, friend! I’ll talk to you soon.