Mindset for Moms

In this episode, we slow down and take a moment to be still. Life moves fast, and it’s easy to feel like we live in chaos, but sometimes what we need most is a pause. Join me as we talk about the power of quiet moments, taking a deep breath, and giving yourself permission to rest—even for just a few minutes.

Being a mom to littles can feel like an endless loop of snacks, messes, and unfinished to-do lists. It’s easy to think that if everything isn’t checked off, then nothing really got done. But what if the most important work you’re doing isn’t on that list. This is a conversation about the unseen impact of your presence, your patience, and your love. If you’ve ever ended the day feeling like you did...

I am so excited that my son Isaiah hopped on to join me in this episode! He has some great thoughts on taking risks. Come join us and we talk about how we feel about taking risks and how we can challenge ourselves to be more willing to take them in the future.    Join my email list

Changing the way you see a situation, even when it's hard, can help reduce stress and overwhelm. Today I share about our week and how I am choosing to shift the way I see it and how I think about it.    Join my email list

Do you ever feel like you don't belong? Like you're on the outside looking in? Let's chat about how to change your perspective about that.  Join my email list

Do you get overwhelmed by the piles, the schedules, the cleaning, and more? Let's chat about some ways to simplify your days. What are some things you can do to make your days feel less stressful! Come join us! Join my email list for more ideas and encouragement. 

What if being a mom is hard because it's new? You've never done this before, so it will take time to learn. We have high expectations about how things should look, instead we need realistic ones and to remember that we're new to this.  Let's connect: Jess@jdstevenson.com Join my email list  

Blessings are all around you. Do you allow yourself to take a moment and notice them? We'll chat about slowing down and noticing the blessings that are all around.  And the blessing that you are to others.  Let's connect: Jess@jdstevenson.com

Are you unsure what your purpose is? You're knee deep in diapers, laundry, and all that goes with having babies and toddlers. Where is the purpose in all of this? Let's chat about how everything you do has purpose even when it feels small.  Let's connect: Jess@jdstevenson.com

Do you ever feel like you're "just" a mom? Or that you're not enough? I'm here to remind you that you are enough and that what you're doing matters!    Let's connect: Jess@jdstevenson.com  

Sometimes we need to take a step back and see what needs work. How do you know if you're a good mom? Or if you're doing it right? Being a mom means learning more about yourself and growing. Let's take a few minutes and explore some options.    Let's connect: Jess@jdstevenson.com

Let go of the high expectations and lean into the time with your kids. Enjoy your days whether you make big plans or keep it low key at home.    Let's connect: Jess@jdstevenson.com

Mom guilt can cause us to feel overwhelmed and stuck. Let's chat about some ways to overcome mom guilt by changing our expectations.    Let's connect: Jess@jdstevenson.com

What we say about our kids matters. We'll discuss being aware of what you're saying when they are able to hear you.    Let's connect: Jess@jdstevenson.com

Are you struggling to find hope in the midst of hard days? Sometimes it's hard to step out of the exhaustion and overwhelm long enough to see the hope. The hard days and struggles will happen, and also there can be hope and joy along with it.    Let's connect: Jess@jdstevenson.com

There is so much focus on being productive that we sometimes forget that we need to be present. We'll talk about 2 of my tips for learning to be more present. Time and rest are helpful in tackling both.    Let's connect jess@jdstevenson.com

We are our own worst critic. It's so easy to pick out the flaws and focus on the struggles. Instead, let's take a moment to remember that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. God loves us as we are. We are beautiful in His sight!

I've heard many moms say they feel like they've lost themselves.  Let's chat about some ways to combat this. It's important to change the way you think about it, manage your expectations, and give yourself lots of grace. 

Do you feel like you're never good enough? Do you let what you do define you instead of remembering who you are? We so often feel inadequate and unsure if we are doing enough. The guilt and shame and uncertainty like you until we start letting what we do define us. Let me remind you of WHO YOU ARE. 

Do your expectations cause stress and frustration? Is it a bad thing to lower your expectations? You can keep your standards while also lowering your expectations in order to create more peace and calm in life. Keep yourself from feeling resentment by exploring this idea. Stop looking at what "should"  be and consider what "could" be instead. 

Do you feel like you don't know who you are anymore? Motherhood comes with so many changes and we often feel like we lose ourself. Let's look at some of the truths about who you are. You are not a mistake. You're here for a reason.  

Do you have a long list of things you'd like to change about your spouse? Let's talk about how they have to be the ones to change, but you can choose to change your thoughts about it all. That may not be what you want to hear, but I promise it will help. Take a listen and see if you agree.

Do you ever feel like you're not enough? Do you believe the lies from the enemy and from yourself? Let's take a few moments and remember why we ARE enough. Let's discover who God says we are together. 

A small change in how you talk to yourself can affect the course of your day. Instead of beating yourself up for the things you see that are unfinished or to-do lists that have not been tackled, take a look around and see the things you HAVE accomplished. The days with littles are full and busy, so intentionally choosing a different perspective is so important.

Are you struggling to find and make friends as a mom? I'll help you consider what friendships might look like in this season of life with littles. Building relationships takes time and effort. Finding that time can be tricky. Let's consider some questions that will help you discover what you need in friendship.