I have found that if I am able to wake up early and get into God’s word before my kids wake up then my day starts off way better! Step #2 🙌🏻 absolutely crucial!! So thankful to have Mothers my age or with kids the same ages as mine going through this season with me! I also have older women in our bible study group and church who now have grandkids/great grandkids in my life to pass down biblical wisdom on motherhood and it is so encouraging! Thank you for another great video! ❤️
Waking up before the kids is HUGE for sure!! And having older women to mentor us...yes yes yes. It's the Titus 2 principle. Love everything you said, Kendyl!! xo
One Blessed Mess - I was just going to say the exact same thing!😆. I wish Shirley was my next door neighbor. I would totally join her with my iced coffee outdoors!
I love the minimal mom! I just had a baby but I've been on a decluttering minimizing journey for the last year or so. Also 1,000 hours outside!! Amazing!
I have all very little children right now and there are some days I don’t even get dressed cause there is just so much chaos so if I’m up early and dressed and makeup done it’s a successful day already 👍🏼😂 looking good makes me a happy mama haha
Absolutely! I enjoy The Minimal Mom as well. Her videos guided me through a lot of decluttering. Because I have started simplifying my home, I am able to spend more time outside. It wonderful!
We are headed into the adventure of homeschool for the first time & I have been struggling with the worry of my patience & staying a happy mom. This video came at the perfect time! Love your channel & your Godly spirit. God Bless :)
You can do it! The biggest thing I have learned about homeschool is to try and have fun. It’s so much more enjoyable for everyone if I’m not “cracking the whip”. I have a deeper understanding of my girls and have so much opportunity to address “heart” issues. (Mine and theirs 🤪) It’s definitely not easy but totally worth it!!
I agree with all of these! Another thing that I find makes me happier mom is spending time getting excited about being a mom and home maker. When we have jobs outside of the home or hobbies that we really love we may spend a lot of time researching how to do those things well by reading books, listening to podcasts, watching UA-cam videos ;) etc, about that subject. so I find that likewise spending time doing all of those things on the subject of motherhood and homemaking helps get me encouraged and excited to be a mom. Thinking of ways to improve myself as a mom and improve the way I do things in my home and see how other people are doing those things can really fuel my fire when I feel like I'm in a rut. Your channel has been one of those things that helps get me excited for motherhood since I found it :)
Yes! Love all these points! Christ must be the center- no one else can! I also love Minimal Mom! I’ve just gone through my 4th pass through our home, there is always more to get rid of each time! Less truly is more❤️
Amen! Thank you so much for sharing this. Please pray for me. I’ve been struggling to be happy lately because of the seclusion and overwhelm of birthing and exclusively nursing my now 10 month old son during the height of the pandemic and beginning kindergarten homeschool with my daughter a few months later. I’m really struggling to have an outlet or just get enough a break often enough.
Great ideas! I just love your channel. I always feel so uplifted and encouraged by your videos. Momming is hard. The Minimal Mom is a great resource too! Have a blessed day☺
Small group had been tremendous for me- I’d always wanted to be in a Bible study group and now I have that plus friends☺️yay! I am going to try to prioritize my hobbies-I’ve been doing UA-cam for a year-but I think I’m going to take a break and continue doing other things. Thanks for the tips;)
Awesome advise, thank you. I'd like to see more video's on your channel, hehe. May I ask, how do you do it? I have a 2yo & I feel like all I do, everyday, the entire day, is just cleaning & tidying & sorting out my little. I hardly have time to cook, my mom-in-law does that most of the time. I literally have no time for anything else. I e even scheduled a room/section per day, with weekends 'off', but still I'm busy everyday, all day & I don't know what I'm doing wrong. 1 little with a smallish 2 bedroom home 🤷🏽♀️
God bless you and the work that you do! I would love to know what church are you going and where I can find people with such good spirit. I don't want to praise you to much to prevent you from pride but thank you for allowing God to use you !
1. having Christ in identity
2. have community
3. have hobbies
4. homes in order
5. spends time outside
I have found that if I am able to wake up early and get into God’s word before my kids wake up then my day starts off way better!
Step #2 🙌🏻 absolutely crucial!! So thankful to have Mothers my age or with kids the same ages as mine going through this season with me! I also have older women in our bible study group and church who now have grandkids/great grandkids in my life to pass down biblical wisdom on motherhood and it is so encouraging!
Thank you for another great video! ❤️
Yes that's the only way it works for me as well. It's so easy to just get side tracked and miss devotional time when the kiddos are all awake☺
Waking up before the kids is HUGE for sure!! And having older women to mentor us...yes yes yes. It's the Titus 2 principle. Love everything you said, Kendyl!! xo
yes I always find when I start my day with god and not fb it goes so much better.. always put on your armor of God
I just love your channel, Shirley! You have the sweetest spirit about you and are always so encouraging. All of these tips are so right on!
One Blessed Mess -
I was just going to say the exact same thing!😆.
I wish Shirley was my next door neighbor. I would totally join her with my iced coffee outdoors!
Friends, iced coffee and the outdoors...I'd be in my happy place for sure!! :)
Comments like yours make the many hours a week invested in this little channel so so worth it.Thank you!! xo
I love the minimal mom! I just had a baby but I've been on a decluttering minimizing journey for the last year or so.
Also 1,000 hours outside!! Amazing!
I have all very little children right now and there are some days I don’t even get dressed cause there is just so much chaos so if I’m up early and dressed and makeup done it’s a successful day already 👍🏼😂 looking good makes me a happy mama haha
I love watching your videos first thing in the morning before the kids get up. It just helps me so much. Thank you for taking time to making these.
Absolutely! I enjoy The Minimal Mom as well. Her videos guided me through a lot of decluttering. Because I have started simplifying my home, I am able to spend more time outside. It wonderful!
Isn't she so inspiring?!
Yes, I had read other books, but she’s the one that made it doable for me.
Shirley, you definitely have the gift of speaking and encouraging Moms/women. May The Lord bless and increase.
Thank you so much, Kelly!
We are headed into the adventure of homeschool for the first time & I have been struggling with the worry of my patience & staying a happy mom. This video came at the perfect time! Love your channel & your Godly spirit. God Bless :)
I'm in the same boat, girl! First time homeschooler and I have the same fears. Praying for you in this coming season! ❤
@@OneBlessedMess thank you so much, same to you 🙏
@Faith Through Arrows thank you so much! ❤
You can do it! The biggest thing I have learned about homeschool is to try and have fun. It’s so much more enjoyable for everyone if I’m not “cracking the whip”.
I have a deeper understanding of my girls and have so much opportunity to address “heart” issues. (Mine and theirs 🤪)
It’s definitely not easy but totally worth it!!
@@walkbyfaithfamily9177 I love that! I want my kids & myself to enjoy the experience!
Great 👍 thank you
I agree with all of these! Another thing that I find makes me happier mom is spending time getting excited about being a mom and home maker. When we have jobs outside of the home or hobbies that we really love we may spend a lot of time researching how to do those things well by reading books, listening to podcasts, watching UA-cam videos ;) etc, about that subject. so I find that likewise spending time doing all of those things on the subject of motherhood and homemaking helps get me encouraged and excited to be a mom. Thinking of ways to improve myself as a mom and improve the way I do things in my home and see how other people are doing those things can really fuel my fire when I feel like I'm in a rut. Your channel has been one of those things that helps get me excited for motherhood since I found it :)
This is brilliant! Yes! Listening to Sally Clarkson and reading her books help fuel my passion for motherhood. xo
This is absolutely encouraging! Thank you!♥️
Thank you 😁
Yes everything that you mentioned is so true. Thank you for another encouraging video❤
You're welcome, and thanks for coming back to watch some more!! xo
Thank you! So good! And I love the Minimal Mom, great ideas and so encouraging too.😁👍
You're such an encouragement! Thank you for your sharing!
I'm so glad you found it encouraging, Crystal!! Thanks for watching xo
So thankful for what you do! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us moms ♥️
Thank you for this video. There are definitely things that I need to implement or become more intentional about doing daily to feed my mama soul.
I'm so glad you are inspired to implement more things in your life that bring you joy!! Hugs!! xo
Thank you. God bless you. I'm in my last season of mops. My dear daughter will be 5.
Love these!! I love watching the minimal mom too :)
She's so great! :)
You are precious! I have watched several of your videos this week! Love your content! Please continue to share! You are a blessing!! 💕
Harmony, thanks so much for watching, supporting, and for leaving such an encouraging and kind comment!! Hugs mama! xox
Getting outside is always nice. Establishing identity in Christ is vital. Thanks for sharing 🌸
Thanks so much for watching and commenting!! xo
Yes! Love all these points! Christ must be the center- no one else can!
I also love Minimal Mom! I’ve just gone through my 4th pass through our home, there is always more to get rid of each time! Less truly is more❤️
I go through my house and by the time I've gotten through every room, I feel like I have to start all over again, ha! :) Will it ever end?! ;)
Love your advice!! 💛
I'm so glad! xo
Amen! Thank you so much for sharing this. Please pray for me. I’ve been struggling to be happy lately because of the seclusion and overwhelm of birthing and exclusively nursing my now 10 month old son during the height of the pandemic and beginning kindergarten homeschool with my daughter a few months later. I’m really struggling to have an outlet or just get enough a break often enough.
I really love your channel
Thanks for inspiring me
Thank you for watching and for the encouraging comment!! Hugs mama!! xo
Great ideas! I just love your channel. I always feel so uplifted and encouraged by your videos. Momming is hard. The Minimal Mom is a great resource too! Have a blessed day☺
That really makes me so happy to hear, Gina. Thanks for watching and commenting!! xo
Small group had been tremendous for me- I’d always wanted to be in a Bible study group and now I have that plus friends☺️yay! I am going to try to prioritize my hobbies-I’ve been doing UA-cam for a year-but I think I’m going to take a break and continue doing other things. Thanks for the tips;)
Being a part of a Bible study group is seriously the best. Good luck as you begin prioritizing some hobbies!!
Im really want to my mom be happy
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Great video! Good job using your passion and talents this way!
Thank you
Awesome advise, thank you. I'd like to see more video's on your channel, hehe.
May I ask, how do you do it? I have a 2yo & I feel like all I do, everyday, the entire day, is just cleaning & tidying & sorting out my little. I hardly have time to cook, my mom-in-law does that most of the time. I literally have no time for anything else. I e even scheduled a room/section per day, with weekends 'off', but still I'm busy everyday, all day & I don't know what I'm doing wrong. 1 little with a smallish 2 bedroom home 🤷🏽♀️
God bless you and the work that you do! I would love to know what church are you going and where I can find people with such good spirit. I don't want to praise you to much to prevent you from pride but thank you for allowing God to use you !
♥️♥️♥️I friend recommended that I watch this video and I'm so glad I did
I hope you were able to find some encouragement here, Rachael! xo
I love Dawn (The Minimal Mom)!