For the last few weeks, I had the experience of feeling like I was running in circles without a clear direction - endlessly researching but not sure what to do next. I told myself that I had gotten to the end of the road on my vision.
In reality, things weren’t that dire - I just forgot what phase I was in and how to keep myself anchored.
There are three phases to creating and living out your vision for the year:
Caterpillar: exploring and building systems to support bringing more of what you want into your life.
Cocoon: simplifying and building systems to support bringing more of what you want into your life.
Butterfly: Doing more of what you want in your everyday life.
The research phase is supposed to be a fun season of exploring. I had lost my way a bit, NOT because I was spending hours learning without creating, but because I had pushed out the daily practices that anchor me to God and creating my life with Him.
Once I put my morning routine where I connect with God at the top of my list, it brought joy back into the caterpillar phase for me.
I use my morning routine to create my life with God, so I can be anchored in whatever phase of life I’m in.
For me, this looks like starting by writing the thoughts of the last 24 hours in a lined journal (this is the one I use). Next, I pull out my Thriving in Motherhood Journal and answer the questions in there. I also spend time reading my scriptures and writing down verses that stand out to me and praying.
When I keep this routine in place, I feel directed in the things I am doing each day and have ideas and inspiration about where to spend my time and energy. I better understand HOW to do the things I feel I need to do. I gain clarity and see things with truth.
If you’ve found yourself feeling a bit lost lately, tune into this week’s episode, where I’m sharing more about why I was experiencing the feeling of spinning in circles and more about what to do about it.
Why and How to Choose a Big Three for the Week [Episode 87]
Finding Joy in the Lord with Sarah Molitor [Episode 86]
Creating Space to Get Ready for the New Year [Episode 85]
]The Fantastic Uncertainty of Motherhood with Dr. Sherry Zhang [Episode
Let Life Surprise You with Oakley Peterson [Episode 83]
Three Small Changes and One Tool That will Help you See Progress and Get Rid of the Overwhelm [Episode 82]
The Path from Surviving to Thriving [Episode 81]
Why My Kids Aren't the Priority [Episode 80]
How to Overcome Destructive Anger with Natalie Hixson [Episode 79]
Surrendering Our Children to God with Jeanette Tapley [Episode 78]
Rest is Part of the Work [Episode 77]
You Have Climbed Mountains [Episode 76]
How I Go on Vacation Every Day [Episode 75]
Learning to See the Value in Your Own Story and That You are Extraordinary with Jessica Dahlquist [Episode 74]
Where to Start When You Feel Overwhelmed by Your Messy House [Episode 73]
Finding Joy in the Truths of Motherhood with Valerie Woerner [Episode 72]
Where to Start When You Feel Overwhelmed with Exercising [Episode 71]
Instilling Courage and Confidence in our Girls with Amy Klein [Episode 70]
Priorities for My Parenting and Marriage When I'm in Survival Mode [Episode 69]
Living a Slow, Intentional Life with Brandi McIntosh [Episode 68]
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