QUESTIONS OF CALLING
unearthing beauty, mining meaning, and seeking truth
This is a place for anyone who wants more, who is not content to be comfortable, who seeks a life of truth and meaning, not just happiness.
Here, we ask hard questions, tell true stories, and turn life inside out to unearth the ragged beauty within.
I’m honored to have you to join me.
Emotional Burnout: Protecting Your Mental Health as an Introvert and Mother
I’m just gonna say it: Recently, I’ve wondered if having a third child was a mistake.
It has nothing to do with the actual child: our youngest is as sweet and easy as you could hope for, full of toothless grins, adorable squeals, and delighted giggles.
Rather, my doubt has to do with feeling completely overwhelmed and burnt out by the constant stream of needs and emotions that demand my attention. Constant. Even when I’m at work or they’ve all gone to bed, their hypothetical future needs and past emotions are at the forefront of my psyche, buzzing like static, fraying my attention and swamping my heart. . .
Start Small and Think It Through: Creating Habits that Stick
More and more, I’m learning that in order to pursue any calling with excellence, we must develop good habits that can carry us through the mess and busyness of life. I used to think routines were boring and constricting. But no. Routines hold us up when motivation and willpower fail. Habits are powerful allies that can do a lot of the heavy lifting for us if only we will help them get established.
This year, I want to start a new habit. But, I want it to stick. Therefore, I’ve spent some time reading through some articles by James Clear about habit change, pulled from his book Atomic Habits, and thinking about how I can set myself up for success. This post lays out the major takeaways.