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“Success is faithfulness.” Ruth Chou Simons recently joined me on the podcast to talk all about freedom from our pressure to perform and striving towards expectations. What a breath of fresh air! There’s something about a conversation around putting an end to our need to achieve and perform that breathes so much life into you. We’re […]

How to Let Go of the Pressure to Perform and Discover Freedom from Striving

The Tried and Truth Podcast with Ruth Chou Simons

Motherhood

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Times like these push us, shape us, and press us. The challenges that come with motherhood seem amplified and they leave us feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, empty, and alone. If this is you, please keep reading

Dear Fellow Mom, You’re Not Alone

Motherhood

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Do you struggle with meeting expectations?  Your OWN expectations?  Welcome, friend!  Here’s the truth… There are too many expectations out there.  And because we’re women and because we like to do it all and do everything we can, we and take on far too many of the expectations. We begin to pile more onto our […]

3 Truths about Expectations We Place on Ourselves

Life+Home

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When life feels still, we equate it oftentimes with feeling stuck. But even in the stillness, there is movement that you don’t see, growth that is happening, chapters that are unfolding, and timing that is just as it should be. If you’re in a season of “pause”, take a deep breath. Find beauty in the […]

The Greater Response to Seasons of Stillness and Life’s Pauses

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I’ve been on a journey towards on minimalism for quite some time.  Years before Marie Kondo was a verb, a friend brought me a copy of her book from a local used book store while visiting us in Colorado.  I soaked that little book in!  Then, I purged. I still purge…often!  Because, there’s a voice […]

Minimalism, More-ism, or Essentialism?

Life+Home

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The shift that will help you when you find yourself making excuses for why you can’t, feel behind, or simply feel stuck in the “don’t have enough/need more” mentality.

How One Subtle Shift in Thinking will Change Your Way of Living

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In a world striving for “great” – accomplishing great things, being great at what we do and how we do it, when can “good” be good enough?

4 Times When “Good” is Good Enough (Great, Actually)

Life+Home

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The best parenting books for moms (and especially moms of boys) I’ve read in the last 8 years. Whether it’s for your own reading or to gift a friend or daughter, these books won’t disappoint!

My Favorite Parenting Books

Motherhood

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Whether you’re looking for your next book or a gift for a friend, this list has some good reads you’ll wanna check out. Here’s a list of some of my go-to’s.

My Favorite Every Day Reads for Anyone

Life+Home

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If time is of the essence to you and you want to make it count, there’s no better time than now!

The Secret to More Time in Your Day

Life+Home

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