SummaryLet’s be honest—between caregiving, parenting, aging, and showing up for everyone else, grace for yourself often comes last. This episode of “I’m Overwhelmed, Now What?” invites you into a conversation you didn’t know you needed: the sacred act of giving yourself grace.In this soul-stirring episode, we’ll explore:Why grace is a mental health necessity, not justa courtesy we extend to othersWhat science says about self-compassion and resilience   Powerful quotes and scripture to anchor your spiritA gentle reflection exercise for healing  , Practical steps to shift your narrative and reframe guilt  How to check in with yourself and cultivate daily graceFeaturing research and compelling stats on burnout among women and caregivers.This is your permission slip to pause, breathe, and rewrite the story of what it means to be “enough.”Chapters00:00 Hey there & My Wish for You02:28 Introduction & About Me04:33 The Importance of Giving Yourself Grace05:33 Facts 10:08 Practical Steps to Give Yourself Grace21:08 Reflection and Inner Narrative Shift21:58 Let's take a breath together23:39 Finish the Sentence - Reflection Moment26:41 I Love You - Now get to it!28:20 Monthly Caregiver support group in NWI29:49 Changing your Inner Narrative34:49 Creating a Supportive Environment35:26 A Few Facts and Stats36:42 Call to Action - try this46:21 Lets Wrap this Up47:01 Let me share what's on my heartTakeaways, activities, and info from this episodeChoose yourself and prioritize your health.Grace is not about letting yourself off the hook; it's about being human.Self-compassion leads to less anxiety and greater resilience.Women often feel guilty for taking time for themselves.Interrupt the shame spiral with positive self-talk.Set gentle boundaries and stand by them.Choose daily actions that nourish your well-being.Reflect on your achievements, no matter how small.Limit social media to reduce comparison and negativity.You are doing better than you think. Brene Brown Quotes - https://www.silkandsonder.com/blogs/news/brene-brown-quotesWoman in the mirror pep talk Complete these sentences— out loud in the mirror, standing in thesuperwoman pose, and write this out in your journal ·      “I forgive myself for…____________________·      “One thing I did well today was…_________________·      “I will extend grace to myself by…_________________ Call to Action – What you can do immediatelySet a Grace Alarm on your phone dailyCreate a Grace Mantra or AffirmationsPhone a Friend - Tell them you need grace on today and allow them to hold space for you, encourage you, and motivate youLimit social media - start by cutting back for a day, then add a bit more the next day, and keep adding time. Use that time for yourself. Be intentional with it. When you are on social media, be mindful and purposeful in what you choose to consume. Connect with me on Social Mediao  Share this podcast and all its platforms: https://linktr.ee/Imoverwhelmednowwhatpodcasto   Tiktok- @TheeKendallko   Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079761820279o   Threads - @wecanseeyou_np. & I_livelovelaugh618Keywords: self-care, grace, mental health, emotional resilience, self-compassion, personal growth, women empowerment, caregiver support, positive affirmations, mindfulness

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