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Ep 20: Midweek Reset: Don’t Blame Your Schedule-Check What You’re Carrying

7 min · 6. maj 2026
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Feeling overwhelmed this week? Before you blame your schedule, this episode invites you to take a closer look at what you’re carrying-and whether all of it is actually yours. In this Midweek Reset, we’re walking through a simple but powerful way to identify what’s weighing you down and begin letting go of what doesn’t belong to you. Using a practical “backpack” visual, you’ll learn how to stop over-carrying, create space for your kids and spouse to step up, and give yourself a quick reset you can return to anytime you feel overwhelmed. * Why your overwhelm might not be your schedule * How to identify what you’re carrying that isn’t yours * Simple ways to stop over-functioning in your home * How to help your kids build responsibility through everyday tasks * Why sharing responsibilities creates healthier relationships * A quick, practical reset you can use anytime you feel overwhelmed 🔥 Key Takeaways * You might not be doing too much-you might be carrying too much * Not everything in your life is yours to manage * Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should * Done is better than perfect * When you set things down, you create space for others to grow 1. What am I carrying right now that isn’t actually mine? 2. Where can I step back and allow someone else to step up? 3. What is one thing I can take off my list this week? 🎧 Related Episodes * Episode 7: When Keeping the Peace is Costing Your Relationships (The Cost of Comfort, Part 3: Relationships) * Episode 10: Do You Wish You Felt More Peaceful and in Control? Here’s Why You’re Not Holding Your Boundaries (And How to Fix It) * Episode 12: Feel Guilty Setting Boundaries? What the Bible Really Says About Boundaries, Peace, and People-Pleasing * Episode 19: Boundaries Change Everything-Especially the Relationships That Need Them Most Contact Us We love hearing from our listeners! If you have any questions, feedback, or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out through any of the following platforms: Email 📧 You can send us an email at hello@healthyboundariesformoms.com. We'll do our best to get back to you as soon as possible. Social Media * Facebook: Come join our new and private Facebook group Healthy Boundaries For Moms | Facebook 👇 [https://bit.ly/4t6aKyl]  https://bit.ly/4t6aKyl * Instagram: 📸 Connect with us and check out our latest posts at @healthyboundariesformoms * TikTok: 🎶 Join us for some fun and engaging content on TikTok at @healthyboundariesformoms. Become a Healthy Boundaries for Moms Insider 🙌. Click the link below for our weekly newsletter 👇 https://bit.ly/4u64B5B [https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/2114628/sites/185913907212191638/healthyboundariesformoms?fresh=1] We look forward to connecting with you! Background music made by JonasBlakewood. Visit him at Pixabay: JonasBlakewood - Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/users/jonasblakewood-48502311/] Edited by William Grimes

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episode EP 31: Why Boundaries Are the Missing Piece of Organization artwork

EP 31: Why Boundaries Are the Missing Piece of Organization

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EP 30: The Midweek Reset: Healthy Boundaries Are More Yes Than No

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