Michelle Weidenbenner
Michelle Weidenbenner
DAY 15: Energy, Allocate Your Attention
DAY 15: Energy, Allocate Your Attention
DAY 15: Energy, Allocate Your Attention
Friday 26th May 2023
Michelle Weidenbenner offers tips on energy management and setting boundaries for moms dealing with a child's addiction. Tune in for practical advice.
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Michelle Weidenbenner
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Episode Overview
- Allocating attention and energy: Emphasizing the importance of prioritising one's well-being and making intentional decisions.
- Automated decision-making: Discussing ways to reduce stress by automating routine tasks.
- Conserving energy: Understanding the necessity of conserving energy and setting boundaries to safeguard emotional health.
- Impact of trauma and seeking support: Addressing the impact of trauma and emphasising the necessity of seeking support for healing and moving forward positively.
I think the way we spend our time does impact the quality of our life. And when I feel down and I allow myself to kind of wallow in that, it doesn't necessarily help. And sometimes when I'm noticing that beginning to happen, I need to say, and I say to myself, so how long are you going to do this, Sandy? And, you know, what are you going to do to get out of this kind of funk?
Ever feel like you're drowning in decisions? Michelle Weidenbenner, the Chief Hope Builder, knows exactly how you feel. In this episode of 'Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up', she dives into the crucial topic of energy management for mothers dealing with the chaos of a child's addiction. Michelle shares practical tips on how to automate everyday decisions to avoid that overwhelming decision fatigue we all know too well.
She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing your own well-being, setting boundaries, and conserving your precious energy. Alongside guest Sandy Carmichael, they discuss how to create routines that help reduce stress and improve emotional health. The episode also touches on the impact of trauma and why seeking support is essential for healing and moving forward positively. If you're a mom feeling stretched too thin, this episode offers a lifeline of practical advice and emotional support.