277 // How Can I Be Thankful Even When I’m Disappointed, Stressed, And Struggling? (Gratitude Over Grumbling PT 4)
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Episode 277 // No matter how hard we try, sometimes life disappoints us. And at the holidays, that can be especially hard! There can be tension, conflict, unmet expectations - and we want to figure out how to still be a thankful, joyful person even in that disappointment.
I hope that your Thanksgiving holiday and Christmas season are beautiful times of family and feasting. But just in case you run into a roadblock on this road of gratitude, in case you find yourself grumbling a bit in a moment of disappointment, I’ve got you. This episode is for you!
Join me for 8 QUICK TIPS today - 4 tips to avoid the grumbling, and 4 tips to enhance the gratitude. Let’s get practical and let’s be thankful, friend!
Welcome to Part 4 of our series on Gratitude Over Grumbling. Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
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FREE: Grab my quick one-page Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet.
DEVOTIONAL: Find a Christmas devotional or Advent calendar for yourself or the whole family.
RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Handling Your Hot Moment: 9 Tips To Start Calming Down In The First 90 Seconds (EP 244)
RELATED ON THE BLOG: Why A Happy Christian Home Requires Lots Of Forgiveness
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MISSION
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.
Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
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276 // How To Build A Habit Of Focusing On The GOOD In Life (Gratitude Over Grumbling PT 3)
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Episode 276 // Habits are far more powerful than we realize. They anchor our days and have a big impact on our mental health, spiritual growth, and family interactions.
So, how do we crush bad habits like grumbling, and build good habits like noticing the GOOD in life? How can we make this such a normal part of who we are - a habit that fills our hearts and spills out in our words and interactions?
Today, I want to share 9 tips that will help you build a habit of gratitude.
Join me in Part 3 of our series on Gratitude Over Grumbling. Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
RESOURCES FOR YOU
FREE: Build a daily Bible and prayer habit with this free 45-day guide.
DEVOTIONAL: Find a Christmas devotional or Advent calendar for yourself or the whole family!
RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Help For The Tired Christian Mom During The Holidays (EP 154)
RELATED ON THE BLOG: 4 Good Daily Habits To Strengthen A Godly Mindset
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DISCLAIMERS
I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.
MISSION
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.
Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
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275 // Reality Check: Yes, Your Grumbling Is Hurting Your Christian Family (Gratitude Over Grumbling PT 2)
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Episode 275 // Sometimes, we find our greatest motivation in a reality check about life. And that is my goal in today’s episode: not to discourage, but to encourage all of us to work intentionally on our grumbling hearts.
And we’ll find that encouragement with a reality check about how our grumbling - and our gratitude! - impacts the people we love the most.
Last week, we looked at a biblical basis for working on this issue in our lives. But today, we’re going to look around us. At our families. Our homes. Our kids. Our marriages.
Because the reality is, our grumbling is impacting our families. We don’t need to beat ourselves up about it, but we can find motivation to address this issue in our hearts when we realize the impact it can have (that we might not even realize).
Join me in Part 2 of our series on Gratitude Over Grumbling. Let’s dive in.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
RESOURCES FOR YOU
FREE: Build a daily Bible and prayer habit with this free 45-day guide.
DEVOTIONAL: Find a Christmas devotional or Advent calendar for yourself or the whole family!
RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Yes, Your Emotional Struggles Are Impacting Your Family: How, Why, And What To Do (EP 243)
RELATED ON THE BLOG: 12 Easy Ways To Give More Positive Attention To Your Family
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DISCLAIMERS
I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.
MISSION
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.
Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
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274 // A Biblical Call To Be A Grateful Mom… Instead Of A Grumbler (Gratitude Over Grumbling PT 1)
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Episode 274 // Happy November, friend! This is the time of year when we have gratitude on the brain. But is it really in our hearts all year long? As Christians, it should be. As moms, we long for it to be.
So we’re kicking off a mini-series today, diving deep into our calling and desire. How can we become more thankful people? What will it take to stop the grumbling in our hearts and our negative thinking?
Well, it starts by grounding ourselves in Scripture.God repeatedly tells his people to be thankful and joyful instead of grumbling and anxious. That’s where everything good and wise in life starts - with the Bible itself!
Dive in with me today, friend, as we look deeply at Scripture to set the biblical stage for our dive into Gratitude Over Grumbling.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
RESOURCES FOR YOU
FREE: Build a daily Bible and prayer habit with this free 45-day guide.
DEVOTIONAL: Find a Christmas devotional or Advent calendar for yourself or the whole family!
RELATED ON THE PODCAST: How To Stop Negative Thinking And Change Direction (EP 271)
RELATED ON THE BLOG: 12 Quick Tips For A Low-Stress Holiday Season
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Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to our 2025 perk of daily(ish) devotionals!
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DISCLAIMERS
I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.
MISSION
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.
Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
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273 // 10 Quick Wins For Reducing Stress And Enjoying Christian Family Life More
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Episode 273 // Ever feel a little stressed out? Ha! You’re a mom - of course you do. And heading into the holiday season can sometimes boost our stress level even more.
Today, we’ll look at 10 big-picture areas where you can make a difference in your own mental health, stress level, and your home atmosphere.
We’ll look at 5 things to REMOVE from your life and 5 things to ADD to your life, to lower stress and bring more joy and peace to family life.
Each one could be its own big topic, but you can make a quick change or two and see a big difference!
Ready, friend? Let’s jump in.
hugs & blessings,
Jess
RESOURCES FOR YOU
FREE: Grab my free e-book Building Your Mom Toolbox to learn 5 key skills that help every mom.
DEVOTIONAL: Go deeper with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook.
WORKBOOK: Grab the Stress Relief Workbook for Christian Moms to walk through 5 steps to help reduce stress.
RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Practical Action Steps To Help You Feel Better When You’re Stressed And Emotional (EP 240)
RELATED ON THE BLOG: Feeling Like A Stressed Out Mom? Try These 9 Helpful Tips
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Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to our 2025 perk of daily(ish) devotionals!
Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!
FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest
DISCLAIMERS
I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.
MISSION
Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.
Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com
About Love Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships
Welcome to the Love Your People Well Podcast! Every week here on the show, you’ll get biblical encouragement, gospel hope, and practical tips from my work as a marriage and family therapist and my own home life as a mom of 4 littles.
Every mom can struggle with feeling distracted and discouraged. We can start to feel like we’re drowning in all the important things we want to do.
But every mom also wants to ENJOY her family. You want to find purpose in your motherhood. You want a happy marriage, quality family time, and a close family bond. You want more time with Jesus, more self care, and more joy during the hard seasons.
It is my prayer that you will find that here.
Take a deep breath, friend, and listen in for a few minutes today. You’ll get tips, you’ll get encouragement, and most of all, you’ll get God’s Word and the peace, joy, and purpose that He offers you in this crazy journey of Christian family life.
Head to www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com to grab some free resources, check out my line of devotionals, and get more support.
Hugs & blessings, friend. I’ll talk to you soon!
~ Jess
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