Moms are known for being go getters, searching for answers, trying 101 different tactics to solve their problems. Unfortunately, with technology today, it can cause information overload, conflicting answers, and cause moms to go down a variety of rabbit holes, leaving them more confused and lost than when they started. And you know when overwhelm hits, patience, confidence, and connection suffers. Suddenly your goals of being the fun mom is replaced by desperation to balance things enough to just get through the day. But that’s not the life you’re meant to live!
In today’s conversation, we’re going to break the habit of seeking advice from everyone else so you can get clarity in parenting. You’ll learn the secret to finding a direct line to the guidance you need that will bring peace and stress relief. And in doing so, you’ll find that comparison and mom guilt diminish so you can show up with joy in mom life.
Welcome back to Conquer Mom Stress –
The podcast that helps you stress less and enjoy being a mom. If you’ve ever crawled into bed at night completely exhausted with no energy, but still feel like there’s so much left to do, you are in the right place. Each week we'll dive into simple parenting tips for life balance using real stories of hope and encouragement, moments of failure and doubt, and scriptures from the Catholic Bible to discover God's truth about who you truly are, a good mom, so you have the motivation to stop comparison and show up as your best self.
Remember, this is your place to pause, reset, and start conquering mom stress — one small step at a time.
In this episode: Google Is A Huge Contributor To Stress & Overwhelm, you’ll learn why having more information increases stress instead of relieves it. But it’s not just Google that can overwhelm you, it’s also seeking advice from everyone around you – friends, family, coworkers, social media groups, etc. It’s time to hone in on where to seek answers first before you turn to those around you when looking for parenting tips.
Hey mama! I'm Jill - a wife, mom of 5, and follower of Christ. As a Catholic mom, I learned that the secret to having joy and peace as a busy mom comes from balancing life through God, patience with yourself, and using small, simple habits to create the life you want. When the goal is peace that surpasses all understanding, this podcast is the answer.
If you want to find me you can:
✨ Email me at: Jill@JillGockel.com
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Motherhood isn’t meant to drain the life out of you. It’s meant to be lived with joy, even on the messy days. And together, we’re gonna find that joy again.