137: How to Find Life Balance and Create Mental Space to Grow Closer to God with Christy Wright

I’m often asked “how do I create mental space to grow closer to God when my life is so busy?” Today I’m excited to bring in bestselling author Christy Wright for her perspective on how to find life balance and create life rhythms to support your priorities, such as spiritual growth. Christy will be sharing from her new book Take Back Your Time which has some awesome insights on how to set boundaries and create space for what matters such as our relationship with God. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[3:52] Seeking life balance in an out-of-balance world[7:15] What keeps us stuck in the to-do list mindset[9:19] Asking ourselves the real reason why we commit to activities [13:57] Rediscovering life balance and priorities post-COVID[19:41] Balancing the desire to grow closer to God with the reality of a busy life[23:56] Carving out times for silence in your day[25:42] Life balance looks different for everyone[28:06] Setting boundaries to protect your time to grow closer to God[32:07] Giving ourselves grace in the growing toward these boundaries[36:13] Mindset tips for Christian women who want to grow closer to God[38:03] TODAY’S LISTENER SUBMITTED QUESTION: How can I change my thought patterns when I’ve always been this way? How can I be different?  Isn’t this just my personality?  Isn’t this just how I was made?NEXT STEP RESOURCES:This episode mentions the Christian Mindset Makeover™ Boot Camp, and I highly recommend this as a next step.The Christian Mindset Makeover™ is a 9-week boot camp for Christian women to overcome negative thoughts using proven scientific and biblical mindset tools for more joy, clarity and confidence.If you are tired of being stuck in perfectionism, not feeling “enough,” shame, overfunctioning, and/or fear/worry (and you’re ready for real change), then this is the course you need!Go HERE to register or to get on the wait list for the Christian Mindset Makeover™ Boot Camp.Send us Fan Mail