Podcasts about busyness

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Is your relationship actually falling apart… or is it just overdrawn? In Love Gets Better With Age, we unpack how most relationships don't collapse overnight. They slowly deplete when withdrawals outpace deposits. Busyness creeps in. Extended anger lingers. Small issues start to feel bigger because you are already running in the red. Through Song of Solomon and practical biblical wisdom, this message explores how laughter, friendship, communication, and shared vision refill what feels empty. Whether you're single, dating, or married, you'll be challenged to guard your heart, close the windows that let division creep in, and stop building on conflict instead of agreement. Before you assume it's over, check the balance. Love does not just get better with time. It gets better with intention.   ABOUT UNION CHURCH We exist for one thing: to help unite people with purpose. At Union Church, we believe heaven can be experienced on earth when people live intentional and purposeful lives submitted to God's Word. We help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are one church in multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Find a location near you: theunionchurch.com/findalocation   GIVING www.theunionchurch.com/give   FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareunionchurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenrchandler Website: https://theunionchurch.com

In a culture that celebrates busy schedules and constant hustle, what would it look like to slow down as a family?This week, Sara and Marissa sit down with author and mom of four, Samantha Decker, to talk about unhurried parenting. Drawing from her book Unhurried, Samantha shares how the Lord used a simple call to to reshape her family's rhythms and perspective on eternity.They discuss margin, the connection between control and hurry, and practical steps for creating a schedule that makes room for what matters most. This episode offers encouragement and hope for anyone feeling stretched thin or stuck in a cycle of hurry.--Meet our guest: Samantha DeckerUnhurried – written by Samantha Decker--Question of the Week: Where in our lives do you think we need to slow down as a family?--Hosts: Sara Jones & Marissa RayGuest: Samantha DeckerProducers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun--Learn more about WinShape Camps at WinShapeCamps.org!Instagram: @WinShapeCampsTikTok: @WinShapeCampsFacebook: @WinShapeCamps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send The Parable Podcast a TextThroughout this episode, I share about how our family welcomed a foreign exchange student into our home, the joys and challenges of parenting, and the need to make active choices in life. One of the ways emphasizes the significance of listening to others and embracing change as part of personal growth, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own lives and the stories they carry.After 229 episodes I am choosing to press pause on continuing The Parable Podcast. I have beel so blessed to take the time to reflect on the joy of connecting with guests and listeners. This decision to step back is giving me some bandwith, rest and ensuring that this podcast content remains genuine and authentic. I encourage you as a listener to evaluate your own life, consider what brings you joy, and make choices that align with your heart.So I thank you so much for listening, for being a part of the Parable Podcast. It has been such a blessing to my life. I've grown in so many ways and I am grateful. And I will say goodbye for now, stay in touch. I don't know what will come in the future, but I do want you to know and remember that your parable story matters. And that is how God consistently works in your life to grow you, to shape you, to become more like Him. Thank you so much. I love you!TakeawaysWelcoming a foreign exchange student can enrich your life.Parenting involves making family decisions together.We often get caught up in the busyness of life.Making plans helps us prioritize what matters.Busyness can cut off our connection to God and others.Choosing not to replace activities but to create space is essential.Community and listening to others strengthen our relationships.Embracing change is a part of personal growth.Reflection QuestionsWhat are the hard parts? Is it time to press pause? Is it time to end something? Or maybe it's time to start. What would that be for you?And encouragement to look at whatever you're doing, if you're trying to find space, make sure you are not replacing it. ;)Connect with DanielleInstagramThe Lives We Actually Have by Kate Bowler and Jessica RichieKeywords: The Parable Podcast, family stories, foreign exchange student, parenting, busyness, community, change, active choices, listening, personal growthSupport the showWays to Support The Parable Podcast #1 Subscribe or Follow the podcast to ensure you catch every episode of The Parable Podcast on your preferred podcast platform (such as iTunes, Spotify). #2 Recommend this podcast to a friend, providing a great chance to begin your own Parable Conversation. #3 Looking for a speaker for your Church, Women's Group, or event? Contact Danielle to learn more.

Have you ever looked at people who ignore God, who lie, cheat, and look out only for themselves, and realized they seem to be doing better than you are? If you have ever asked, "Why do the wicked prosper while I struggle to do the right thing?" this video is for you.In this episode, we open up Psalm 73, arguably the most honest chapter in the Bible about spiritual burnout. We meet Asaph, a worship leader who almost quit the faith because he was tired of seeing "bad" people win. We explore the raw reality of envy and faith, asking the hard question: Is following Jesus actually worth it when the world feels so unfair?We won't offer you empty clichés. Instead, we'll look at how shifting your perspective, entering "the sanctuary", changes everything. You'll learn how to handle the bitterness of Christian discouragement and discover that while the wicked might have "the good life" for a moment, you have something they can never buy: a God who holds your hand even when you are angry at Him.SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate0:00 - WHEN LIFE FEELS UNFAIR (THE QUESTION)0:40 - PSALM 73 & ASAPH'S JOURNEY (DOUBT TO CLARITY)1:13 - THE SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHT-REEL TRAP1:26 - “WHAT'S THE POINT?” (ASAPH'S CRISIS)1:58 - THE TURNING POINT: “UNTIL I WENT INTO THE SANCTUARY”2:35 - STEP INTO YOUR SANCTUARY (PRAYER, WORSHIP, SCRIPTURE)2:46 - A PERSONAL NOTE: DISAPPOINTMENT, BUSYNESS, IMMATURE FAITH3:03 - THE CURTAIN PULLED BACK (THE WICKED'S FRAGILE END)3:30 - WORSHIP RECENTERS THE SOUL (GOD'S JUSTICE & MERCY)4:04 - GOD'S GRIP OF GRACE (HE HOLDS YOUR RIGHT HAND)4:34 - GOD THE STRENGTH OF MY HEART (PORTION FOREVER)5:21 - “WHOM HAVE I IN HEAVEN BUT YOU” (NEAR GOD IS THE GREATEST GOOD)5:38 - WHAT PSALM 73 LOOKS LIKE TOMORROW (PRACTICAL STEPS)6:24 - ANCHOR YOUR SOUL (TRIALS, WORSHIP, TRUE PROSPERITY)7:01 - CLOSING & SHARE / SUBSCRIBE / RESOURCES (BINMIN.ORG)JOIN the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH BINMIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Questions?: info@binmin.orgPODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEAVE A REVIEW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Join Founder Landi Jac as she talks about everyones biggest conundrum in The TIME Game The luxury of time Why we are now running out of time How to bend time A fascinating look at the role of TIME and BUSYNESS in our lives and what to do about it. Landi Jac's extensive travel and work in over 50 countries have given her the reputation of a Global Citizen. As CEO of the Circle of Excellence Group, Landi is known for her high levels of energy, global community, and jet-setter lifestyle as a sought-after international speaker on Peak Performance, Customer Delight, Deal-Making, Impact Speaking, and Cultural Diversity. Her pioneering strategies for business growth and mindset potential are implemented in boardrooms, universities, and schools all over the world. Her solutions are accredited by Education Alliance Finland (EAF), a global quality standard for 21st-century skills. Landi personally works with a hand-selected group of conscious leaders who are committed to playing a bigger game in business and life.     

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2898: Courtney Carver shows how emotional healing begins by creating space in your heart, clearing out pain, guilt, and cluttered thoughts to make room for joy, connection, and purpose. Through gentle yet powerful steps like speaking your truth, slowing down, and letting go, she offers a path to a more meaningful, present, and love-filled life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bemorewithless.com/heartspace/ Quotes to ponder: "While your bookshelves and countertops have a finite amount of space, the capacity for space in your heart is limitless." "Busyness might mask that heavy heart, but the only way to repair the damage is to slow down, pause and then come to a full stop and address your heart ache." "You deserve a big, full, open heart. A heart full of joy, wonder, love and gratitude." Episode references: Thrive: https://www.amazon.com/Thrive-Arianna-Huffington/dp/0804140847

Here's the hard truth: Busy doesn't mean effective.If your team is constantly “doing” but rarely moving the needle, this episode is for you.You'll learn:- Why effort without alignment is just wasted motion- How leaders can create clarity and eliminate chaos- The dangers of whack-a-mole management- Why you must define and defend two to four true priorities each quarter- How to reward progress on what matters, not just long to-do listsThis is a wake-up call for every multifamily leader who wants real results, not just motion.Like, subscribe, and share with someone who's confusing busy with productive.Blog: https://www.multifamilycollective.comBook: https://amzn.to/3YI6BDaSupport comes from: https://www.365connect.com/?utm_campaign=mmnHosted by: https://www.multifamilymedianetwork.comJoin me at Cultivate 2026: https://naahq.org/events/cultivate/sessions

Life moves fast. We plan, rush, and chase what's next—often missing the joy sitting right in front of us. Joy isn't something reserved for a calmer season or a future win; it's a gift meant for right now. Busyness, worry, circumstances, and even our own choices can quietly steal it if we're not paying attention. Faith doesn't avoid the mess—it finds Jesus in it. Your faith was made for the mess, and joy is often closer than we think when we slow down, rest, and open our eyes to what God is already doing. (Talk by Joshua Ott)

Life moves fast. We plan, rush, and chase what's next—often missing the joy sitting right in front of us. Joy isn't something reserved for a calmer season or a future win; it's a gift meant for right now. Busyness, worry, circumstances, and even our own choices can quietly steal it if we're not paying attention. Faith doesn't avoid the mess—it finds Jesus in it. Your faith was made for the mess, and joy is often closer than we think when we slow down, rest, and open our eyes to what God is already doing.

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today's "Big Question" is "How do Christians live out the command to evangelize within the military context?" Today's guest is Evan Murray who's an active duty member who I connected with in a Persoanl Evangelism and Devotion class at Southern Baptist Theological University: What is the gospel? God-Man-Christ-Response What does the gospel cost? Everything! Our former self and our pride. Evangelism, who in the military should share the gospel? And with whom? Great Commission in Matt 28:19-20 Am I allowed to share my personal faith as representative of the government? We are ambassadors of Christ first and foremost What are common challenges to sharing the gospel with other military members? Busyness and laziness What are some common barriers or objections to the gospel for military members? Postmodernism and relativism. Reflect: What does this episode reveal about God's character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ today: ✝️ "Choose this day whom you will serve..." ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: Share with an armed forces member Follow Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion              

What happens when being “busy” stops working?In this solo episode, Bill Gallagher reflects on the moment he realized working harder wasn't working anymore. He explores how busyness can quietly erode presence, health, personal relationships, and leadership effectiveness; and why real growth often begins when leaders change how they see themselves, not just how they work.Topics explored in this episode:(00:04) When Hard Work Stops Working*Working 80-hour weeks simply isn't sustainable.*Busyness can feel productive while quietly blocking progress.*There's a moment when effort stops compounding; and it starts costing you.(03:20) When the Leader Becomes the Bottleneck*Being embedded in everything prevents others from stepping up.*Lack of delegation is usually a trust issue, not a talent issue.*If nothing moves without you, the system can't scale.(10:20) Four Questions to Diagnose Where Busy Is Broken*List what you want to stop, even before you know how.*Pair it with what you want to start or create space for.*Small weekly reviews drive long-term identity changeBill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth.Join Bill in the Growth Navigator Coaching Program: https://ScalingCoach.com/workshopBill on LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/BillGallBill on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@BillGallagherScalingCoachVisit https://ScalingUp.com to learn more about Verne Harnish, our team of Scaling Up Coaches, and the Scaling Up Performance Platform, which includes coaching, learning, software, and summit. We share how the fastest-growing companies succeed where so many others fail. We help leadership teams with the biggest decisions around people, strategy, execution, and cash so that they can scale up successfully and beat the odds of business growth.Did you enjoy today's episode? If so, then please leave a review! Help other business leaders discover Scaling Up Business with Bill Gallagher so they, too, can benefit from the ideas shared in these podcasts.Subscribe via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PGhWPJSubscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PKe00uBill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billgall/Bill on Twitter/X: https://x.com/billgall

Dean Dunning explores the essential rhythm of solitude, community, and service by reflecting on Henri Nouwen's A Spirituality of Living and the life of Jesus in Luke 6. He encourages you to find their identity in God through prayerful solitude, creating a healthy foundation for meaningful relationships and compassionate ministry.

Busyness is a symptom of living in our technologically, less humane, and less relational world. God's word makes clear that tasks are important and good, when kept in their proper order and priority We are called to LOVE GOD and to LOVE OTHERS as our two top priorities. Busyness is a tool of the evil one if not the evil one himself. As such, let's make sure to order our time and priorities to reflect our love for God and for others. And that means ordering our day by pushing up against being too busy!PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!Check out our new course on "STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS" at Equipped Academy.This is not just for the business community, but for all people who seek to be more successful in life. https://www.equippedacademy.com/strategies-for-success Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reason-for-truth--2774396/support.

SLOW DOWN – QUIT THE BUSY. In this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery podcast, Monty and Tom discuss the importance of slowing down in a fast-paced world. They explore how societal pressures often equate busyness with self-worth and status, leading individuals to fill their lives with constant activity. The conversation highlights the detrimental effects of this mindset on mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. They share personal anecdotes and insights on the necessity of taking breaks, practicing Sabbath rest, and reconnecting with oneself to foster a healthier lifestyle. The episode emphasizes that life is not a race, but a collection of moments meant to be savored and appreciated. Closing Song: Feeling Groovy, The Mona Lisa Twins. #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

Do you feel like you're doing a lot—but not moving forward? Have you ever ended a week thinking: “I was busy… but what did I actually move forward?” That's the busyness trap. And the truth is: busyness isn't a strategy—systems are. Today on Empowerment Minutes in under 10 minutes, you'll learn: ✅ a simple weekly system to move from unproductive busyness to intentional progress ✅ a quick 30-second reset to design the rest of your week on purpose Tune in on your favorite podcast platform and take one step toward leading 2026 with more clarity, structure, and purpose.

Struggling with perfectionism, productivity pressure, or the constant need to do more? This devotional reflection on Ephesians 2:8–9 reminds us that peace is found not in performance, but in God’s grace. When achievement becomes identity, rest feels uncomfortable—but Scripture gently redirects our hearts back to the truth that salvation, worth, and purpose are gifts from God, not something we earn. Through honest reflection and biblical truth, this message invites us to release perfectionism, embrace weakness, and rest in the grace of a God who completes the work He began in us. Highlights Perfectionism often disguises itself as faithfulness and diligence God’s grace, not our effort, defines our worth Productivity is not the same as purpose God’s power is made perfect in weakness, not strength Rest is an act of trust, not laziness Busyness can quietly pull our hearts away from God Peace grows when we surrender control and performance Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Trading Perfectionism for PeaceBy Megan J. Conner Bible Reading:“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” Eph. 2:8-9 (NIV) Do you wrestle with the incessant need to do more, be more? Do you find yourself struggling to sit still? Are you bothered by empty hours or blank spaces on the planner? Do you worry about how others perceive your efforts, or lack thereof? Do you feel frustrated by days that cannot be quantified as “productive”? If any of these prompts ring true for you, know you are not alone. One of my greatest struggles in life has been my inner battle with performance and perfectionism. A typical, Type-A, first-born, I am naturally a mover, a shaker, and a doer. I can possess a fierce determination when something needs doing, and can conjure endless endurance to accomplish whatever goal lies ahead. If there is a job to do, you can likely find me in line, ready and waiting to help. Our current culture esteems and celebrates such traits, but at what cost? I used to be proud of these characteristics. However, I have learned over time that all of the “achieving” can cause unwanted repercussions. Several years back, I recognized this reality the hard way, through hurt inflicted on those I love most. Full of grief and repentance, I spent years surrendering my pursuits of performance and perfectionism to the Lord and saw a real change in my behavior and my heart, so much so that I joked that I was a recovering perfectionist. You would think, after putting so much effort towards such an outcome, I would steer clear of potential pitfalls in this area. However… “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? (Jer. 17:9, NIV). As I reflect on where I find myself today, I am disappointed and frustrated that I have once again journeyed down the slippery slope of achievement and works. I am deeply grieved by the recognition of this repeated pattern. How do I keep ending up here? What am I doing wrong? I feel like Paul when he said, “I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate,” (Rom. 7:15, NLT). Perhaps you can relate. Despite my failings, hope remains because hope stems from a source far beyond me. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” Eph. 2:8-9 (NIV) Even further, the Bible says His power is best demonstrated through my weakness, not my strength (2 Cor. 12:9), and the good work God began in me will be completed by HIM (Phil. 1:6). I am not responsible for anything other than surrender and worship to HIM. The Lord does have work for each of us to do, but He is not requiring us to take on more than He asks. If you are anything like me, then there is a good chance you, too, are doing more than God has called you to do. He isn’t asking you to prove your worth to Him or anyone else around you. You are precious and valuable simply because you are. He is pleased with who He created you to be, and any effort to gain approval or satisfaction from busyness and productivity will only draw you farther away from Him rather than towards Him. Will you join me today in laying down the clamor and call of perfectionism? If so, pray this prayer with me: “Lord, I recognize that my longing for productivity is an attempt to validate my purpose in this world outside of you. Would you forgive me for trying to gain Your approval and the approval of others through my own efforts rather than depending on you? Would you help me to see how I can rest in You? Today, I yield my heart to you. Help me to understand how I can live differently, how I can live in the present moment, filled with peace. Thank you for your unending mercy and grace. Amen.” Intersecting Faith & Life: Where do you find yourself today? Have you overfilled your plate with endless commitments and now feel overwhelmed and exhausted? If so, spend some time with the Lord today and ask Him to reveal to you if there are any changes He is calling you to make, either now or in the future. If helpful, set a timer for ten minutes and simply sit in the quiet. Don’t pick up your phone or check your email. Don’t read a book. Just sit in the quietness and converse with your Lord. Further Reading:Ps. 46:10 2 Cor. 12:7-9 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The silver lining in spending so much time in hospitals with my husband for his heart condition is that I've adapted what I now call… a hospital bed perspective.   It's basically like this… If I was stuck in a hospital bed today… What would I be dying to do? What would I make time for? Who would I make time for? What would I prioritize?    It's easy to be in our routine and put things off or not realize that we aren't prioritizing the things and people that we really enjoy the most...   But all of a sudden, when you can't do those things, it becomes really clear what you would do if you had the chance.   At this stage of my life, I've gotten so clear on my priorities… What's important to me and what's not important to me so it makes it easier and faster to live life fully with this hospital bed perspective… What an incredible gift it is to be able to do so many things… we're just not going to waste it.       What the Hospital Bed Perspective Is The hospital bed perspective isn't about fear or negativity. It's about clarity. When your normal options are taken away, life becomes very simple. The noise drops. The distractions fade. What remains are the people, experiences, and moments that genuinely matter. This perspective removes urgency addiction, comparison, and busywork. It exposes what's meaningful and what has quietly been wasting your time. Ditch the little things- drama, things we should be letting go of anyway - they become obsolete.   Why We Lose Touch With Our Priorities Modern life makes it easy to drift. Routines become automatic. Busyness becomes a badge of honor. Important things get delayed because they aren't urgent. Weeks turn into months. Months turn into years. Without realizing it, many people protect work and obligations more fiercely than joy, relationships, health, or experiences. The hospital bed perspective interrupts that drift.   What Becomes Clear When You Use This Lens…  People Who you would want in the room. Who you wish you spent more time with. Where you may have been distracted, rushed, or unavailable. Time What would no longer deserve your energy. What would suddenly feel priceless. What you would deeply regret postponing. Energy What drains you that wouldn't matter from a hospital bed. What lights you up that you keep sidelining. Experiences Trips not taken. Conversations not had. Projects not started. Memories waiting to be made.   How to Bring the Hospital Bed Perspective Into Daily Life Using the question: "If I were stuck in a hospital bed next month, what would I wish I had done this week?" Running decisions through the filter: "Would this matter to me from a hospital bed?" Auditing your calendar to see if it reflects what you say matters Taking inventory of relationships you want to invest in more deeply Creating space for joy, presence, and experiences now... not "someday" This approach aligns your time with your values and turns clarity into momentum.   The Freedom This Perspective Creates Living with the hospital bed perspective naturally builds gratitude, urgency around what matters, and peace around what doesn't. It simplifies decisions, deepens relationships, and makes everyday life richer. It replaces postponing with presence and guilt with alignment.   Wrapping it up…  Most people gain this level of clarity only when life forces it on them. The gift is choosing it before you have to. You don't need a hospital bed to start living like someone who understands how valuable, fragile, and full life really is. You can choose that perspective now. And when you do, you stop wasting time. You stop delaying what matters. You start living in a way that actually matches what you care about. What an incredible gift it is to be able to go, build, love, move, dream, try, and experience. Let's not waste it!! 

What drives me bonkers about our culture is that we do not encourage people to struggle in a healthy way.We don't encourage people to sit with failure.We don't encourage people to dwell in negative outcomes and actually learn from them.Instead, the only message that seems to exist everywhere is that success is the only thing that matters. And not just being okay. Not just doing reasonably well. The bar has shifted so far that unless you're in the top tiny fraction of humanity, you feel like a screw-up.When I was younger, the goal felt different. It was simple.“I just want to do as well as my parents did. Maybe a little better.”Now the unspoken message is:“If you're not extraordinary, you've failed.”What does that do to people?It trains them to believe they are permanently behind.It creates a gap so large between expectation and reality that people stop believing they can move forward at all.And when that gap gets too big, people detach.I do it too.We all find ways to fill that void. Games. Screens. Work. Busyness. Distraction. Anything that lets us avoid the feeling that we're not measuring up to some impossible standard.What I want to do, very deliberately, is push back on that.I want to normalize playing in failure.I want to normalize saying, “I'm not a screw-up just because things aren't going as planned.”Instead of latching onto celebrities or billionaires or people whose success came from luck, timing, or things you can't replicate, I think we should do something much simpler and much healthier.Look around you.Find one real person in your actual life.Someone doing moderately well. Or someone struggling in a way you don't want to repeat.Match that.Not perfection.Not dominance.Not fantasy.Just one tiny step forward, every day.You are supposed to feel behind.You are supposed to feel slow.You are supposed to feel like you don't know what you're doing.That feeling isn't failure.That feeling is what growth actually feels like.If you take one small, imperfect step each day, you will outgrow your reference points. I've lived this. I've watched it happen. It takes years. Decades, even.And yes, people will think you're weird.They will laugh.They will move faster than you, loudly.Let them.If you're doing the right thing, you will feel like a loser most days.Wallow in it. Learn from it. Then take one more tiny step.That's how anything meaningful is built.Take care.

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21, Hebrews 9:14, 1 Peter 3:21-22 Transformative Truth: Guilt and shame lose their power at the cross of Christ.   The conscience is your awareness of what you believe is right and wrong. Modern-Day Fig Leaves (Self-Atoning, Self-Protective Measures) • The blame game • Perfectionism and overachievement • Busyness and distractions • Religious duties and good works I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring [seed] and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel. - Genesis 3:15 How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God. - Hebrews 9:14 Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him. - 1 Peter 3:21-22 Guilt and shame lose their power at the cross of Christ. I will greatly rejoice in the LORD; my soul shall exult in my God, for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation; He has covered me with the robe of righteousness... -Isaiah 61:10

Jesus often went off alone to spend time with his Father - in fact he spent 40 days in the desert before starting his ministry. This week Kurt and Chad talk about ways to unplug from the busyness of our day to day lives. Learn how a “Desert Day” can help you hear from God. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

In this episode, I speak with Lissa Figgins, a scaling strategist who helps entrepreneurs reclaim their time and combat burnout.Lissa shares her transformative journey from being overwhelmed by hustle culture to embracing heart-centered time management, emphasizing a shift from managing time to multiplying it. Together, we explore the profound impact of mindset on productivity and well-being.Key Takeaways:Heart-Centered Time Management: Lissa discusses the misconception that busyness equates to productivity, urging entrepreneurs to find purpose beyond their output.Reframing Your Relationship with Time: The dialogue stresses the importance of prioritizing meaningful tasks by asking, "What is it time for?" instead of fixating on the clock.Time Anchor Zones: Lissa introduces a flexible scheduling method that accommodates life's interruptions, enhancing focus without the guilt of multitasking.Growth Mapping: She outlines a strategy to break annual goals into manageable 12-week segments, facilitating clear focus without overwhelm.Accountability and Support: Lissa highlights the significance of sharing goals with others to boost success rates.This episode serves as an empowering call to action for entrepreneurs seeking balance, providing practical strategies to approach time as an abundant resource. Tune in for actionable tips to help you work less and earn more!0:00 Introduction to Time Management1:26 The Reality of Busyness6:01 Unhurrying the Heart7:41 Transitioning from Busyness to Leadership9:53 Changing Beliefs About Time12:41 The Role of Time Stewardship18:52 Embracing Flexibility in Planning23:00 Multiplying Your Time28:05 Yearly Planning Insights31:30 Wrapping Up and ResourcesLissa's Links:- Website: https://redeemhertime.com- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lissa.figginsListen to our limited podcast series to how to build an automated sales funnel and scale it to $100K/year: https://www.gillianperkins.com/the-100k-methodMore FREE Resources to Grow Your Online Business:Grab our free course, Small Business 101: https://www.gillianperkins.com/small-business-101-free-opt-inWrite a Profit Plan for Your Business : http://gillianperkins.com/free-profit-plan Want to quit your job in the next 6-18 months with passive income from selling digital products online? Check out Startup Society.Have you already started your business, but it isn't generating consistent income? Schedule a free, 30-minute strategy session with our team to get unstuck!Work with Gillian Perkins:Apply for $100K Mastermind: https://gillianperkins.com/100k-mastermind Get your online biz started with Startup Society: https://startupsociety.com Learn more about Gillian: https://gillianperkins.com Instagram: @GillianZPerkins

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Host: Jeffrey BeseckerGuest: D' Layne Benson, Registered Nurse and Therapeutic Breathwork FacilitatorIn this episode of The Light Inside, we delve into the concept of "false calm" and its implications for emotional regulation and mental health. Our guest, D' Layne Benson, shares her insights on how over-resourcing and cognitive control can mute adaptive feedback signals, leading to short-term quiet but long-term signal loss.We explore how containment and pacing can build capacity, reduce rupture, and allow coherence to emerge without interpretive intrusion. D' Layne explains that true regulation isn't about feeling better but about staying present with what's activated. We discuss how false calm can keep individuals disconnected and how to recognize it in real-time.D' Layne shares her experiences as a registered nurse and how they led her to explore the role of overfunctioning in high-stress careers like healthcare. She highlights the common trend among caregivers who often neglect their own emotional regulation while focusing on others.We also touch on the concept of functional freeze, where individuals appear composed on the outside but are in a state of internal shutdown. D' Layne provides practical advice on how to notice and address these states, both in oneself and in clients.Throughout the episode, we discuss the importance of relational attunement, the impact of early childhood neural imprints on our perception of safety and threat, and the role of cognitive override in burnout. D' Layne emphasizes the need for scheduling rest and reflection, especially for high-performing individuals who use productivity as a defense against emotional discomfort.Finally, we explore the nuances of breathwork as a tool for emotional regulation and how it can help individuals reconnect with their bodies in a safe and controlled manner. D' Layne shares her personal journey and how breathwork played a crucial role in her own healing process.Join us as we unpack these complex topics and provide actionable insights for better emotional regulation and mental well-being.Timestamps[00:03:48] False calm and emotional bypassing.[00:04:36] False calm in caregiving.[00:09:12] Observing emotional dysregulation patterns.[00:11:25] Nervous system and safety perception.[00:15:07] Autonomic nervous system dynamics.[00:22:11] Busyness as emotional shield.[00:26:00] Scheduling time for reflection.[00:27:25] Building authentic self-worth.[00:30:31] Safety and internal narratives.[00:35:04] Doxaxic reasoning and bias.[00:39:31] Curiosity about personal biases.[00:42:43] Caregiving and self-neglect.[00:45:51] Breath as a diagnostic tool.[00:51:45] Self-healing and awareness.[00:52:13] Rhythmic breathing's healing power.[00:56:20] Sustainable change through repetition.[01:00:20] Value and meaning in care.CreditsHost: Jeffrey BeseckerGuest: D' Layne BensonExecutive Program Director: Anna GetzProduction Team: Aloft Media GroupMusic: Courtesy of Aloft Media GroupConnect with host Jeffrey Besecker on LinkedIn.

The year you stop forcing and start aligning. In today's episode of The Business of Happiness, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy speaks to high-achieving women in dentistry and healthcare who are successful, capable, and quietly exhausted. This episode cuts through the belief that more effort leads to fulfillment. She challenges busyness, comparison, and constant responsibility, and points toward a simpler, more grounded way to feel clear and connected again without leaving the career you built.This is not about doing more or becoming someone new. It is about seeing yourself clearly and letting your work support your life. Listen closely. Let this be the moment you stop pushing and choose alignment instead.Show notes:(1:41) Stepping into a year of possibility(3:47) Letting go of approval and proving(7:24) Why rest comes before clarity(9:08) Busyness and guilt block self-awareness(13:03) Comparison hides your real gift(20:20) Finding purpose without leaving dentistry(24:41) Life changes when you value yourself(27:34) Outro________________IMPORTANT LINKS:RADICAL HAPPINESS for Women Dentists helps you value yourself without hardening your heart or losing your care for others. - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/Connect with Dr. MacCarthy:Email: tarryn@drtarrynmaccarthy.comBook a call with Tarryn:https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/happiness-and-prosperity-strategy-callUnlock your inner peace and reclaim joy in your profession with the Nervous System Regulation For Dentists Course: https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/calmPlease join my Facebook group, Business Of Happiness Hive, so we can all take this journey to find fulfillment and happiness together. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047152905700283Where to find me:Website: www.thebizofhappiness.comFacebook: facebook.com/thebusinessofhappinessIG: @thebizofhappinessIt would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking true happiness to find the podcast.

As you enter 2026, there is one thing you know: Your life will be busy, and that busyness is an unavoidable reality. So how do you remain spiritually alive? It is a definite challenge, and on this podcast today, I am going to tell you how to be spiritually alive. Happy 2026! I am so excited today you are joining us on this 75th Podcast Episode. I do hope you had a meaningful Christmas season, and I am looking forward to the year ahead. We had our family here with us for some time and enjoyed it thoroughly. Jeana and I celebrated our 49th Wedding Anniversary on December 31. So we are praying and trusting God for the days ahead. As you enter 2026, there is one thing you know: Your life will be busy, and that busyness is an unavoidable reality. So, how do you live spiritually alive? It is a definite challenge, and on this podcast today, I am going to tell you how to be spiritually alive. We would do well to stop idolizing busyness I believe in the power of prayer. Prayer shapes my mindset, my attitude, and my will to conform to God's Providential and Sovereign will for my life. I have discovered there is only one way to be spiritually alive in the busyness of your life. Are you ready to hear this? Listen closely...

High performers often assume exhaustion comes from full schedules. But this kind of fatigue runs deeper. In this episode, Julie Holly explores burnout recovery, decision fatigue, and why identity-level recalibration restores energy without losing effectiveness.Why do high performers feel tired even when their life is full, functional, and objectively successful?Many high-capacity humans don't describe themselves as burned out. They describe themselves as busy, responsible, and always going. Their schedules are full. Their roles are demanding. And yet, beneath the surface, there's a persistent fatigue that rest doesn't quite touch.In this episode of The Recalibration, Julie Holly explores a rarely named truth: much of what we call burnout isn't failure or weakness—it's exhaustion from adaptation.When leaders, entrepreneurs, and high performers learn to regulate themselves around effectiveness instead of identity, their system adapts by staying “on.” Present at home. Braced with clients. Capable in leadership. Over time, this role-based regulation creates decision fatigue, role confusion, success fatigue, and a quiet sense of spiritual exhaustion—even in a life that looks “right.”This conversation gently reframes:Why burnout recovery often fails when identity drift goes unaddressedHow performance pressure creates internal effort most people never seeWhy success without fulfillment is often a signal, not a problemHow over-adaptation becomes exhausting—even when it once workedThe episode also highlights embodied presence through the example of Denzel Washington, whose grounded authority illustrates what strength without internal division can look like in real life.This episode is especially resonant for those navigating:high achiever burnoutdecision fatiguerole confusionperformance pressureidentity misalignmentspiritual exhaustionToday's Micro RecalibrationYou'll find this in the Recalibration Companion, but here's where to begin:What part of me learned to stay “on” — and what was it trying to protect?No fixing. No judging. Just noticing. That awareness is where recalibration begins.Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes. → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things

How can you regain control over your time and attention? As a law firm owner, you're likely familiar with the constant battle against busyness. You're managing clients, handling problems, keeping your team on track, and juggling deadlines. Much of it is necessary work, but busyness doesn't create results. In this episode, Melissa explains how to take back control and focus on what truly drives your firm's momentum.   Your role as a law firm owner is not only to practice law but also to steward the business. Melissa shares the Monday Map, Friday Wrap framework, a simple rhythm for planning, honoring, and reflecting on your week. By applying these principles, you'll replace busyness with productivity, moving toward results instead of spinning in place.    Let's talk! If you are a law firm owner looking to talk with us about partnering on your personal and professional growth, book a short, free, no-pressure call with Melissa here: https://velocitywork.com/calendar    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/343    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@velocitywork   Monday Map / Friday Wrap: https://www.velocitywork.com/monday-map

Busyness has become a badge of honor—but at what cost? In this episode, we explore how constant busyness can quietly pull us out of alignment with what we say matters most. When life moves too fast, it becomes a blur—and instead of choosing intentionally, we start reacting by default. This is an invitation to slow down with purpose. Not to do less for the sake of it, but to create the clarity, focus, and alignment that actually speed up meaningful progress. We'll talk about: Why busyness often disguises distraction The hidden cost of always moving fast How intentional slowing creates alignment and momentum Simple calibration questions to help you realign with what you truly want If you've been feeling busy but not fulfilled, productive but disconnected, this episode is a gentle reminder that alignment—not speed—is what moves life forward. www.debrakasowski.com

At the heart of Christmas is a confronting truth: there was no room for Jesus. From Nazareth to Bethlehem, a long and costly journey ends with closed doors—not because He was unwanted, but because everything else had already taken the space. This message from Luke 2 reminds us that it's possible to be full of good things and still miss the greatest thing. Busyness, responsibility, pressure, and distraction can quietly crowd out the presence of Jesus. This Christmas, we're invited to pause and ask: what's filling the rooms of our hearts? When we intentionally make room for Him, ordinary moments become holy ground—where heaven meets earth and His presence changes everything.

Renewal is not about becoming new people as much as remembering who we already are in Christ.Listen in as I read these words from the apostle Paul to the church in Rome. He was writing to the Romans but so much of it applies to us today as well. Read Romans 12:1–2 Focus: Step 1 of renewal—stop conforming.What Does “Conform to the Patterns of This World” Mean?Ephesians 4 mentions some of the patterns of this world: In vs. 22 on downYou were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires.What do the Patterns of this world look like for you today??Busyness = that somehow how busy your calendar is defines your worth and valuePERSONAL COMFORT-That somehow your personal comfort matters more than your characterIMPULSIVE REACTIONS-That its ok to just impulsively react rather than intentionally and thoughtfully respondIDENTITY-Who you are is what you doSELF SUFFICIENCY-That its weakness to surrender and be dependent on God. You somehow have to muscle up and do it all yourself.STRIVING FOR MORE- rather being content with what we've been given.Key Truth: The truth is most families don't consciously choose worldliness—they slowly absorb it. We become kind of like a chameleon based on what or who we're around.Step 1 of Renewal: Awareness Before Action You can't renew what you don't recognize.Practical Reflection Questions for Listeners:What voices are shaping our values more than Scripture?What patterns feel “normal” but don't feel life-giving?Encouragement: Awareness is not condemnation—it's an invitation.Advice Practical Ways to Stop Conforming:Interrupt the Noise around you and EvaluateEvaluate:Media intakeSocial media rhythmsNews consumptionAsk: Is this shaping my peace or stealing it?Practical Tip:  Try a weekly “noise fast” (one evening with no screens, just presence).Slow Down to Notice What's Forming YouRenewal requires margin.The world disciples through hurry.Practical Tip: Build in “pause points”:Morning prayer before phonesFamily check-ins at dinnerSabbath rhythms (even imperfect ones)Name the Lies You've NormalizedExamples:“This is just how families are.”“We're too busy to change.”“It's not that big of a deal.”Truth:  What you don't challenge, you allow to shape you.Offer Yourself AgainTie back to Romans 12:1: Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.Renewal begins with surrenderSimple Prayer: “Lord, I offer You my mind, my time, my reactions, and my family rhythms.” Hope-Filled Reframe: Renewal Is a ProcessPaul doesn't say “be instantly transformed”He says “be transformed by the renewing of your mind”Encouragement for Families:Small changes matterConsistent choices build new patternsGod is patient and present in the processCall to Action:Commit to one small shift this weekWrite it down!Pray over it as a familyClosing Line:“Renewal doesn't start when life slows down. It starts when we choose to stop drifting and start offering ourselves—right where we are.”rocksolidfamilies.Support the show#Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy, #marriagecounseling, #parenting, #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marriageandfamily, #control, #security, #respect, #affection, #love, #purpose, #faith, #affairs, #infidelity

Send us a textEver feel wired but somehow exhausted, like your brain won't shut off even when your body begs for rest? We dive into the hidden physiological price of being everyone's go-to, especially for women in their 40s and 50s, and why chronic busyness silently derails sleep, mood, and metabolism. Drawing on real-world patient patterns, we connect the dots between nonstop demands and hormonal shifts that don't show up as “willpower problems” but as progesterone dips, low DHEA, cortisol swings, and sluggish thyroid conversion.We break down how the lizard brain flags late-night emails as danger, setting off survival mode that flattens your spark. You'll learn the lived signs of low progesterone—irritability, restless nights, pre-period sensitivity—and how adrenal depletion pulls resources away from calm and toward stress chemistry. We also unpack the cortisol and DHEA partnership, what happens when DHEA declines faster than age alone would predict, and the overlooked link between stress and poor T4-to-T3 thyroid conversion that produces brain fog, cold intolerance, brittle nails, hair shedding, constipation, and weight creep despite “doing everything right.”Most importantly, we map out a sustainable path back. Cycle intensity instead of grinding daily: swap some HIIT for walks, yoga, Pilates, mobility, or breath work to give adrenals a true break. Build protein-first mornings with healthy fats to stabilize blood sugar and support cortisol rhythms. Create real sleep boundaries by setting Do Not Disturb two hours before bed while allowing emergency contacts. Consider gentle adaptogens like ashwagandha, rhodiola, and holy basil, and move from guessing to clarity with targeted labs: DHEA-S, TSH with free T3 and free T4, and appropriately timed progesterone testing. You'll walk away with a practical, compassionate toolkit to protect energy, restore mood, and feel grounded again without abandoning the people and work you love.Start the free Harmonize Your Energy Workshop and destress during this 90-minute workshop:Harmonize Your EnergyIf this helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs permission to slow down, and leave a quick review so others can find it. Your next step: set your phone's nighttime mode tonight and tell us how your wind-down changes your sleep.Welcome to the Art of Healing Podcast community. This podcast is devoted to helping you find what works on your journey to health and wellness. This podcast is devoted to providing information on many healing modalities. Learn more about:ReikiFunctional MedicineMeditationEnergy Healingand more!Learn more about Dr. Charlyce here. Never miss an episode of Art of Healing Podcast...the podcast devoted to helping you heal your mind, body and spirit.Sign up for my weekly newsletter, and never miss an episode along with other great content:Art of Healing PodcastStay in touch socially here:Healing Arts LinksLearn more about me and my offerings here:Healing Arts Health and Wellness

In this surprise audio edition of the January forecast, we return to a live, spoken tarot reading after a pause from the podcast. January opens the first full month under our new collective archetype for 2026: The Wheel of Fortune. This reading explores how disorientation, emotional processing, and shifts in communication shape the month ahead—and why clarity may not be the goal right now.Using a four-card spread (Theme, Environment, Challenge, Opportunity), this episode looks at how lunar energy, old mental patterns, and productivity culture interact with the Wheel's turning.Cards DrawnTheme: The MoonJanuary opens in uncertainty, confusion, and psychic recalibration. The Moon reminds us that disorientation is not a failure—it's part of the process. This is not a month for forcing clarity or demanding answers. Instead, we're invited to notice what's washing through us as the Wheel begins to turn.Environment: Three of SwordsThe surrounding emotional climate points to old wounds, familiar patterns of mental or relational pain, and moments that echo past hurts. Rather than signaling catastrophe, this card highlights the beginning of a cycle—where awareness of pain creates the possibility for change. Reactivity is unlikely to be helpful here.Challenge: Eight of PentaclesThe challenge this month is the temptation to hide inside productivity. Busyness, fixing, and “working harder” may feel culturally sanctioned—but they can also become a way to avoid deeper emotional or spiritual questions. January asks us to question whether effort is truly needed, or whether it's functioning as a distraction.Opportunity: Ace of SwordsNew clarity is available—but it emerges slowly, through rest, reflection, and restraint. This Ace represents a shift in how we think and communicate, especially in charged situations. Unexpected breakthroughs may come from speaking differently, less defensively, or with greater simplicity.Key Themes & Takeaways* January is a liminal month, more about sensing than deciding* Confusion and emotional churn are part of the Wheel's movement* Not every feeling requires action or communication* Rest and withdrawal (Four of Swords energy) support real insight* Productivity can obscure desire and lunar practice reveals it* Watch for subtle shifts in how you speak, especially under pressureMentioned ResourceFor a deeper exploration of the year's governing archetype, including journaling prompts and practices, the Wheel of Fortune Guidebook for 2026 is available in the Incandescent Tarot shop for a limited time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit incandescenttarot.substack.com

What if the real reason we're overwhelmed isn't the volume of work we're facing — but the fact we've lost sight of what really matters? In this episode of Sticky From The Inside, Andy is joined by coach, author and founder of On The Up Consulting, Julia Wolfendale, to explore the rising tide of overwhelm affecting leaders, teams and everyday life. Julia has coached hundreds of leaders, and her book Five Ways to Focus feels more relevant than ever in a world that's always on, overstimulated, and full of competing demands. Together they unpack why overwhelm hits even the most capable people, how fear quietly drives busyness, and why we often underestimate our capacity while overestimating the workload ahead of us. Julia introduces her powerful Five Motivational Drivers: freedom, fulfilment, fellowship, finance and kudos; a simple lens that helps people understand what they're really seeking, and what they should prioritise next. If you're feeling stretched, stuck or fizzing with that nervous-system overload Julia describes, this conversation offers a calm, practical reset. Five ideas. Five drivers. And a way of getting life and leadership back on the up. ----more---- Key Takeaways Overwhelm is less about volume and more about clarity. People often know what needs doing but lack the focus to start. Overwhelm grows when we lose sight of our capacity and what truly matters. Fear quietly drives busyness and self-worth gets tied to doing. Julia highlights how fear-based behaviour makes people equate being busy with being valuable, trapping them in cycles of overwork. The Five Motivational Drivers help us re-centre our priorities. Freedom, fulfilment, fellowship, finance and kudos offer a simple way to understand what you're really seeking and why certain tasks feel heavy or draining. Time expands when we regain perspective and shrinks when overwhelmed. Julia's Five Time Frames tool (2 hours, 24 hours, week, month, 3 months) helps recalibrate our sense of time and focus on what's actually achievable. ----more---- Key Moments The key moments in this episode are: 1:10 – Setting the Scene: Why Overwhelm Is Everywhere Today 3:53 – Meet Julia Wolfendale & Her Mission to Tackle Overwhelm 5:18 – The Overstimulated, Always-On World We're Struggling to Navigate 8:28 – What Overwhelm Really Feels Like: Capacity, Volume & Nervous-System Load 11:39 – Fear, Busyness and the Self-Worth Trap 15:02 – Introducing the Five Motivational Drivers 20:59 – When Intentions Don't Match Behaviour: Freedom vs Control 24:23 – How Overwhelm Warps Our Sense of Time 27:29 – Scheduling Everything: A Practical Way to Regain Focus 29:03 – Ideas vs Actions: The Two-List Clarity Tool 33:00 – Momentum, Micro-Actions and the Power of Breaking Things Down 43:59 – Julia's Three Sticky Notes for Beating Overwhelm ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Listen to the Podcast on YouTube here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Follow the Podcast on Facebook here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Julia Wolfendale on LinkedIn here Find the On The Up Consulting website here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript Get the full transcript of the episode here

Many of us fill our lives with being busy but soon find that all those activities just don't satisfy. Busyness keeps us away from taking the time to read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest God's Word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

“Leadership growth doesn't have to come from huge reinventions. Often, it comes from tiny experiments.”Busyness has a sneaky way of convincing us that it equals importance - and for a long time, I let that idea drive how I measured my value as a leader. In this bonus episode, I'm sharing what happened when I decided to interrupt that pattern with one small, intentional experiment. No grand strategy. No perfectly mapped plan. Just 45 minutes a week to think - really think - and see what surfaced.You'll hear me discuss:How I realized I was buying into the belief that my leadership value is tied to productivityWhy I committed to a short, weekly strategic thinking practice and what I hoped it might changeHow strange and uncomfortable it felt at first to sit with no agenda, no screen, and no clear outcomeWhy even 30 minutes of protected thinking time turned out to be more than enoughHow rest, reflection, and permission played a bigger role than I expectedWhat I noticed about my thinking carrying over and deepening between sessionsWhy sticking to pen and paper helped me trust my own thinking instead of outsourcing itHow one meaningful conversation with a trusted colleague reshaped my strategic clarityWhy strategic thinking doesn't have to be a solo activity to be effectiveWhat consistency, accountability, and keeping the bar low actually made possibleResourcesWinnie da Silva on LinkedIn | On the Web | Substack | YouTube | Email - winnie@winnifred.org

Christmas SpecialHosts:J. Kent EdwardsVicki HitzgesNathan Norman The CrossTalk Podcast is a production of CrossTalk Global, equipping biblical communicators, so every culture hears God's voice. To find out more, or to support the work of this ministry please visit www.crosstalkglobal.orgDonateProduced by Nathan James Norman/Untold Podcast Production© 2025 CrossTalk Global

On the night Jesus was born the angel told the shepherds, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people."  The Christmas season may not always feel like good news. Busyness, difficult circumstances, emotional struggles, and more can make this time feel like anything but good news.   This brief Christmas meditation shares how the angels' declaration of good news applies to everyone, even you, even in the difficulties of real life right now. Merry Christmas from all of us at Dr. Carol Ministries! Dr. Carol loves to hear from you! You can leave a confidential comment here. 

It seems as though we are so busy and have no time for anything or anyone. We just keep in a hurry!

In this important episode, Sean talks about the danger of allowing busyness to drown out our intimacy with God. This was a warning shared with him by a mentor of his, and now he is sharing this important message with us!

Welcome back to All Things Considered CX. In this episode, host Bob Azman is joined by Chander Sharma, a seasoned global executive, leadership advisor, and author, to unpack the real challenges large organizations face in today's fast-moving business landscape.Drawing from decades of experience across industries and continents, Chander shares powerful insights on how leadership, culture, and organizational clarity shape business transformation and customer experience. The conversation centers on his book, Busyness to Business, and its practical 5P framework—Purpose, Process, People, Practice, and Perspective—a model designed to help leaders cut through noise, eliminate unproductive busyness, and refocus on what truly drives value.Along the way, Bob and Chander explore real-world examples, including the “Amazon effect,” Walmart's turnaround, and leadership lessons from icons like Satya Nadella and Warren Buffett. The discussion is packed with actionable takeaways for executives and customer experience professionals who want to lead with intention, align their teams, and adapt to constant change.You'll also learn about a free benchmarking resource that helps leaders assess how aligned and effective their organizations truly are. If you're looking to elevate your leadership approach and sharpen your customer focus, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Welcome back to All Things Considered CX. In this episode, host Bob Azman is joined by Chander Sharma, a seasoned global executive, leadership advisor, and author, to unpack the real challenges large organizations face in today's fast-moving business landscape.Drawing from decades of experience across industries and continents, Chander shares powerful insights on how leadership, culture, and organizational clarity shape business transformation and customer experience. The conversation centers on his book, Busyness to Business, and its practical 5P framework—Purpose, Process, People, Practice, and Perspective—a model designed to help leaders cut through noise, eliminate unproductive busyness, and refocus on what truly drives value.Along the way, Bob and Chander explore real-world examples, including the “Amazon effect,” Walmart's turnaround, and leadership lessons from icons like Satya Nadella and Warren Buffett. The discussion is packed with actionable takeaways for executives and customer experience professionals who want to lead with intention, align their teams, and adapt to constant change.You'll also learn about a free benchmarking resource that helps leaders assess how aligned and effective their organizations truly are. If you're looking to elevate your leadership approach and sharpen your customer focus, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

"Prepare your Schedule"Luke 2:5-7; Luke 3:3-6Advent SeriesPastor Nate ClarkeDecember 14, 2025Christmas Eve Candlelight service is Wednesday, December 24th at 4:30pmHow should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwAVirginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage - How to VOTE BIBLICALLY: https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8Have you heard the news about the FUTURE of Oasis Church?https://www.oasischurch.online/futureSERMON NOTES:- Luke 2:5-7- Luke 3:3-6- Prepare Your Schedule- “If the devil cannot make you bad, he will make you busy.” Corrie Boom- Galatians 5:22-23- “Busy is not godly. Busyness can be an ego trip; it can be showing off. We want to appear indispensable.” Elisabeth Elliot- “Beware of the barrenness of a busy life.” Oswald Chambers- Busy:   - frantic   - reactive   - hurried- Mark 5:22-34- Full:   - Intentional   - Prepared   - Selective- “We must allow ourselves to be interrupted by God.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer- Luke 10:38-42- Luke 2:5-7- Luke 3:4- Luke 3:5-6- God will find a place to reveal Himself. Will He find it in your life or have to go elsewhere?Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

In this episode I finally say what many of we introverts have known for quite some time. The cult of busyness is over. At least it is for me and I suspect many of you are more than ready to join me. We introverts have been bullied by hustle culture into believing that our pace, our boundaries and our need for clarity make us weak or uncommitted. Utter nonsense. I explore how this 'always on' culture damages our thinking, erodes confidence and traps us in a cycle of panic and overwork. More importantly, I offer the practical shifts that allow us to reclaim our cognitive space and step back into our personal power. If you are ready to trade chaos for clarity, this one is for you.   ** Key Points ** Protect Thinking Window Challenge Performative Busyness Reclaim Cognitive Clarity #FlourishingIntroverts #Introverts #ClarityOverChaos   *** Resources *** Visit https://hub.flourishingintroverts.com/resourcesp for tools and resources mentioned during the podcast. You'll find my gift, Seasonal Sanity Savers (2025) perfect for this time of the year, sign-up here: https://hub.flourishingintroverts.com/sss/  

Last episode, we helped you recognize that you are too busy. So what do you do about it? In this episode, Chad shares four practical and powerful ways you can dial down your busyness and move closer to a sane and fulfilling life. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Advent // Peace Our Whole Existence is Ravaged by ConflictIt's in Our World...It's in Our Nations...It's in Our Cities...It's in Our Communities...It's in Our Homes...It's in Our Hearts and Our Minds... Peace Means So Many Different Things to Different PeoplePeace May Be Ease from Conflict...Peace May Be Ease from Noise...Peace May Be Ease from Torment...Peace May Be Ease from Busyness...Peace May Be Ease from Pain... For Some People It May Be Found in A Treaty…For Some It May Be Found in a Place…For Some It May Be Found in An Embrace…For Some It Is Found in a Symbol…For Some It Is Found in Solace…For Some It Is Found in A Smile… Some Think It Is Accomplished by Negotiation...Some Think It Is Accomplished by Meditation...Some Think It Is Accomplished by Separation...Some Think It Is Accomplished by Location...Some Think It Is Accomplished by Reconciliation...Some Think It Is Accomplished by Medication... But for Most of Our World it Remains an Elusive State of Being... God Has Come, and He Has Provided a Lasting Peace for Us! Not Just a Fleeting Moment or an Elusive Dream... Romans 5:1 (NIV)“Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” God Loved Us So Much that He Sent His Son to Redeem Mankind and Restore Our Peace with Him.  Judges 6:23-24 (NIV)“But the Lord said to him, ‘Peace! Do not be afraid. You are not going to die.' So, Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and called it The Lord is Peace.” 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NIV)“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”

"God's Rest is the Cure for the World's Busyness", Will DuVal | 12/7/25 by West Hills Church

Pastor Brian helps us take an honest look at the frenzy that December so easily becomes—and how often busyness steals the very peace, joy, and presence our souls are craving. What if the life we actually want is on the other side of slowing down? Come explore the invitation Jesus gives us to step off the “busyness crazy train” and rediscover a pace that leads to calm, clarity, and spiritual life this Christmas season.

Busyness may look normal, but it's quietly draining your marriage emotionally, physically, spiritually, and sexually. In this episode, Scott, Derek, and Gabrielle unpack why most of our busyness is a choice, how to discern when to say yes or no, and practical ways to create margin, live on mission, and protect what matters most at home.Scriptures:Romans 12:1-2Ephesians 5:15-17Matthew 16:25Genesis 2:25Questions to Discuss:1. What are some of the reasons you and your spouse are overly busy in your lives and schedule?2. What is the cost of your busyness to your marriage and family? (i.e., health, money, intimacy)3. Which of your current commitments are true needs and which are really choices that reflect your lifestyle preferences or fear of missing out?4. Who in your community group or trusted circle needs to speak into your level of busyness and help you evaluate your commitments?Resources:Podcast - More Than Roommates, Episode 41 - Why Busyness Might Destroy Your Marriage (feat. Gary Thomas)Podcast - More Than Roommates, Episode 31 - Too Busy to Get Busy (Part 2 of 3 in a series on marital intimacy)Book - Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, by Peter ScazzeroBook - Practicing the Way, by John Mark Comer

This episode starts with an apology and an update. It's been a wild stretch—hospital visits, birthday mishaps, broken teeth, truck trouble, cows and pigs headed to the processor—but also a lot of grace and gratitude.Adam shares about Lady Haylee's recent medical scare during pregnancy, the prayers from patrons, and what it's like to walk through real uncertainty as a husband and father. The guys reflect on how quickly life can tilt from “normal” to “barely holding it together,” and yet how God can still anchor everything in hope and gratitude.Over whiskey (a Pseudo Sue malt from Iowa), Adam and David shift into the main topic: spiritual blindness—how easy it is for men to be convinced we're right, standing for the truth, and yet be totally off the mark.Drawing from Scripture, the lives of the apostles, St. John of the Cross, Aquinas, and even Dante, they explore:In This Episode:Real-life trials and gratitudeHaley's hospitalization and recoveryKids' birthdays, chipped teeth, and car troubleHow chaos at home can either crush us or deepen our trust in GodMiracles, doubt, and the desire for “proof”“If God would just give us a miracle, evangelization would be easy”The everyday miracles we ignore: the Eucharist, confession, conversionsWhy even those who saw Jesus' miracles still doubted and fledSpiritual blindness in the apostles and in usPeter's “I'll never deny you” moment—and the fall that followedThe apostles missing who Jesus really is, even after years of walking with HimLooking back on friendships and seasons of life and realizing, “I was blind to how unhealthy that really was”How our culture and attachments distort our judgmentBringing politics into our faith and letting ideology outrank the GospelThe overworking dad: when “providing” becomes an excuse to avoid the harder work of fatherhoodAttachment to success, busyness, and being “the guy” who makes everything happenThe “theology guy” who knows tons about the faith but never actually prays or servesSt. John of the Cross and Aquinas on blindness of mindDisordered attachments as a cause of spiritual blindnessMisapplying first principles and deforming prudenceWhy ignorance isn't always innocent—especially when it's chosenDante, betrayal, and why some wounds cut so deepWhy Dante places traitors and betrayers at the bottom of hellThe pain of realizing someone you trusted was not who you thoughtHow misplaced trust in people can tempt us to distrust GodPractical ways to grow in spiritual clarityDaily (or even twice-daily) examination of conscienceHonest fraternal correction and asking your friends to tell you the truthLiving a real ascetical life: fasting, temperance, and taming appetitesSubmitting your judgment to the Church instead of making yourself the standardTurning to the sacraments—especially confession and the Eucharist—for renewed visionAlong the way, you'll also hear:A story about accidentally using cardamom instead of cinnamon on a first dateThe strangely satisfying joy of a perfectly vacuumed game roomThe quiet fulfillment of husbandry—raising animals, caring for land, and stewarding what God has givenThis episode is an invitation to ask hard questions:Where am I convinced I'm right, but might be deeply wrong?What am I attached to that clouds my judgment?Who do I trust enough to tell me what I don't see about myself?If you've ever looked back on a season of life and thought, “How did I not see

Many founders stay stuck in the space between yes and no, not because of timing, money, or strategy, but because of resistance disguised as logic. In this powerful solo episode, Jerome Myers speaks directly to high performers who feel called to their next chapter yet hesitate to move. He breaks down the most common objections founders use to delay meaningful growth and reveals the deeper fears beneath them—from the discomfort of pausing long enough to feel, to the fear of being truly seen without the armor of achievement.  Jerome also opens up about his own experience with the Founder's Exit Paradox and the identity unraveling that happens once success goes quiet. This episode serves as a mirror, a challenge, and an invitation to stop circling the life you want and begin stepping into it with clarity, alignment, and courage. [00:00–02:18] Sitting in the Gray Space Founders hesitate not because of time or money but because of quiet resistance Resistance dresses itself up as logic, busyness, and “reasonable” excuses The episode frames the work ahead: naming the fear so it stops running the show [02:19–04:45] The Five Surface Objections (and Their Real Meaning) “It's not the right time” really means, “I'm scared to slow down and feel” Busyness becomes a shield protecting founders from their inner truth Pretending everything is fine becomes exhausting — and unsustainable [04:46–07:02] The High Performer's Dilemma: “Will This Work for Me?” Strategy solves business problems, but it doesn't heal identity problems Founders fear inner work because it requires vulnerability The Intensive works differently than a playbook — it goes to the root [07:03–09:28] Trust, Fatigue, and the Fear of Hope “I need to talk to my advisor” often signals lack of self-trust “I need a break” reveals survival mode, not true rest The deeper fear is hoping for change and being disappointed again [09:29–12:32] The Founder's Exit Paradox Founders fear being seen without their achievements as armor Jerome shares his own unraveling after leaving his $20M division Success becomes identity — titles, applause, income, roles The question underneath everything: “Who am I without what I built?” [12:33–17:32] Choosing Your Next: The Real Invitation Speaking desires out loud dissolves guilt and activates clarityRemoving the founder mask leads to alignment, wholeness, and freedom Staying stuck is a decision — so is choosing your next chapter The Next Intensive becomes a turning point where founders finally feel alive again Key Quotes: “Vulnerability is not exposure. It's access. It's how you access clarity, connection, meaning, and fulfillment.” — Jerome Myers “Staying Stuck Is a Decision”— Jerome Myers Join industry leaders shaping the future and secure your spot at the Exit Planning Summit today! https://exitplanningsummit.com/speakers Ready for your next chapter?Start Your Assessment Now