Episode #39: Freedom for the woman keeping a full schedule and chasing shiny things with Amanda Bacon

Today, we're getting freedom from the pressure of doing All The Things and the distraction of shiny things. This podcast is for you if you feel pulled by lesser things but want to be focused on the lasting things or if your current pace makes you feel like you're running into the ground. When devastation has wrecked your life or if you're telling yourself to just think happier thoughts, this interview is just for you. In this interview, Amanda shares with us: About why we feel pulled by lesser things even when we want to spend our time on the lasting things The value of a journal for "Things that Feel Too Hard" What to do if you've ever told yourself, "I should be able to handle this." And she gives us two challenges along the way. Win a copy of Shiny Things! Here's how:  If you've ever written a review of the Grace In Real Life podcast on iTunes -- first of all -- thank you! And secondly, for today, take a screenshot of your written review.  Then email it to me at [email protected] by 9 p.m. CST on Tuesday, November 2. I will randomly pick a winner and then email him or her. Key Quotes "I am not going to bow down to this idol I think my kids need." - Amanda Bacon "God is so faithful. Nothing can stop God's plan for our kids."  - Amanda Bacon "We don't have to be doing all the thing we think we need to be doing."  - Amanda Bacon "When He leads you there, listen to Him and do the thing."  - Amanda Bacon About Amanda Bacon Amanda Bacon lives in North Carolina with her husband, Jeremy, and their eight children.  She's on staff at Proverbs 31 Ministries on Lysa TerKeurst's team and loves encouraging women with biblical truth and authenticity.  When she isn't driving carpool or feeding people, you can find her reading, watching British television, or wandering outdoors.  Amanda is the co-host of All the Mom Things podcast, the host of the At Night podcast, and the co-author of Shiny Things: Mothering on Purpose in a World of Distractions. Mentioned in the Podcast The FCC requires that I tell you that I'm an Amazon Affiliate, which means I earn a bit of commission on each sale. But don't worry there's no added cost to you! Shiny Things: Mothering on Purpose in a World of Distractions All about the Enneagram Two Proverbs 31 Ministries She Speaks Amanda's IG post The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast: Therapy & Theology episode   Christian Counseling Resources To find these counseling resources, I checked in with a group of online writer friends who are Christians, some of whom are also counselors.  Now, I have not used these organizations nor do I have personal experience with them. However, I read about these organizations through their websites and believe they may be a fit for you.  My recommendation -- however -- cannot replace your own personal research or prayer life with Jesus about this. Association of Biblical Counselors  American Association of Christian Counselors Global Counseling Network Here's how to connect with Amanda Bacon Website All the Mom Things podcast At Night podcast Instagram   Here's how to connect with Jill GraceInRealLifePodcast.com Instagram Facebook group Facebook page Subscribe to Jill's weekly "the good + the grace" email