83 | Overwhelmed by Your To-Do List? Part 1: Find the Problem

Do you look at your to-do list and immediately feel like you're drowning, and your routines are hopelessly broken? Are you tired of the mom guilt for trying to catch up only to fall further behind? Have you tried everything but still can't fit your priorities into your to-do list If so, you’re in the right place.  Hi, Beautiful! I’m Cheryl — wife, SAHM, Coach and Mom Mentor. I learned the not‑so‑secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus, building simple routines that supported my priorities, rejecting mom guilt, and discovering what self‑esteem and self‑worth really look like in everyday motherhood. In Time for Mom, we have honest conversations about comparison, practical devotional moments, and encouragement you can tuck into the cracks of your day. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, rediscover your identity, and love yourself the way your babies already do — grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone. It’s Time for Mom. In this episode, I’m sharing why some seasons simply exceed your capacity and how God meets you there so you can release the guilt, receive help, and make space for what matters most. Are you in a season where you just can't do all the things? Some seasons simply exceed your capacity — and that’s not failure. Do you have a time management problem or are you at the max capacity of what you can do? Productivity culture loves to blame “poor time management,” but many moms are already maxed out. Before you shame yourself, ask: Is this actually doable in this season? Are your tasks doable but you're overwhelmed by them? Even simple tasks feel heavy when you’re stretched thin. Overwhelm is a signal, not a character flaw. Are you letting people help you? Or are you disguising control issues as "easier" than letting people help? Letting people help isn’t weakness or failure — it’s discipleship for your family. Do you have time in your day to spend with God, your husband and your kids? If you don’t have time for God and your people, something has to shift. Next Steps: >Subscribe to the Time for Mom weekly devotion and newsletter: https://bit.ly/timeformomsubscribe >Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! https://bit.ly/timeformompodcast >Need a mom mentor? Schedule a 1:1 Time for Mom coaching call: https://bit.ly/tfmcoaching Related Episodes, Devotions, and Links: 73 | The Four Walls of Priority: A Simple Time Reset for Moms https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/73-the-four-walls-of-priority-a-simple-time-reset-for-moms/id1828707938?i=1000761521632 69 | 3 Time Management Tips for Moms to Find Routines That Fit You https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/69-3-time-management-tips-for-moms-to-find-routines/id1828707938?i=1000758635728