This episode is an interview with Stacy McCray, host of the Faithful Mom Boss Podcast. She shares insights into her experiences as a working Mom and how her faith brought her through tough seasons.
Takeaways:
Find your identity in who God says you are rather than lies you believe about who you think you should be.
Be open to getting help from a therapist or counselor. This is vital for mental health.
Rewire your thoughts to who God says you are rather than believing lies.
She describes the hollow feelings of depression and the dark place where she found herself.
When you push your feelings down it can be so important to take the next step.
Make room for one-on-one time with God and what fuels you.
Get moving so you can feel more alive.
Do something that empowers you.
Surround yourself with encouraging people.’
Self-care is not selfish; it is critical to take care of yourself.
You can do it all – just not at the same time. The Hope Lady
It takes discernment to know how to set boundaries with family and work.
Step back and pause when all seems to be crashing down on you.
Don’t go with the first feeling of fear – step back and ask for guidance.
Reframe what you think and reshape the negative patterns with the Word of God.
You can support and help others because of the dark places where you have traveled.
It is not what happens to you but rather how you respond to what happens
God is sovereign and will finish the work that He has started in you.
Hope has nothing to do with your feelings.
Be honest with God and how you are feelings because it opens your authenticity, vulnerability and work in you.
There is power in Scripture so your feelings will connect as you continue to say your.
You are not the only one going through this.
Thoughts can be felt without being real.
Karen’s Instagram and Facebook page will provide more hope infusions.
You can follow Stacy on Instagram.
Listen to her podcast – Faithful Mom Boss: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faithful-mom-boss/id1600813841
