How To Balance The Cycle of Mundane and Overwhelm in Motherhood

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I recently heard that the mundane and overwhelm in motherhood constantly take turns wreaking havoc in your mind as a mom. I found that so relatable!

Currently, I have three toddlers and have been living in a state of overwhelm. But before that, I battled the state of the mundane when I became a new stay-at-home mom. It was difficult to find joy in each of those seasons when they initially hit.

Over the course of that cycle from overwhelm to mundane and back again to overwhelm I have learned some important life lessons. Many of them have been difficult to walk through but as I come through to the other side, I can look back and see what worked and what did not.

Here are my tips for you as you balance the cycle of mundane and overwhelm in motherhood. Let’s check them out…

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The Mundane Is A Blessing

I recently heard someone say something along these lines that completely shifted my mindset: It is a blessing to be in the mundane moments of motherhood because that means your life is secure.

You have security in the home you live in, the food that is supplied, and the health of your family when the daily tasks feel mundane. If they weren’t mundane, your life would be in a state of chaos.

We are blessed to not face the insecurity of wars, the trauma of weather events, lack of food, pandemics and viruses, etc. The list could go on! I had never considered that perspective before. A simple, boring life is truly a blessing! Yet, Satan tempts us even during these times to despair.

When life feels mundane as a mother – folding the same basket of laundry, washing the same dishes, mopping the same floor – I can see the blessing in all of it! I am safe and secure enough to do these daily tasks without interruption.

Overwhelm Does Not Last

We cannot function in a state of overwhelm forever. At some point, it will end and there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

I can speak to this directly as someone who just went through the hardest year of my entire life. My husband built our own house from scratch (minus the foundation, but even milling all his own lumber) in a year while experiencing a severe tractor injury. At the same time, I gave birth to my son while basically being a single mother to my two other toddlers in postpartum and then suffering a miscarriage. There is more heartbreak to our story as well that I won’t share at this time.

But, the point is that the overwhelm felt so extreme at times that I thought it might be too much to bear. Yet God is faithful. Keeping Him as my rock kept my hopes up. I knew He would provide and I knew “this too shall pass.” We go through trials and tribulations to grow closer to the Lord and become more like Him!

He places us in seasons of overwhelm to mold us into people who reflect His holiness even better. The state of overwhelm is not easy by any means, but it is worth it!

Now that we have reached that light at the end of the tunnel I can look back and see how effective that season was in my motherhood journey. But without trusting the Lord and turning to Him in the hardest moments, the outcome might have been much different.

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Practically, Make Each Day Count

How do you prepare for it on a more practical level? When you are in each of these seasons: stop and write out your priorities each day.

I first learned about this from Mystie at Simply Convivial. She shares that instead of relying on a planner that doesn’t serve you well, just grab a pack of index cards. Each evening prepare for the next day to the best of your ability.

I start by writing the date at the top. Then, three goals I have for that day to achieve. It can be as simple as homeschool, make dinner, and clean the kitchen cabinets. I sometimes have a weekly checklist as well where then I can work on a small part of weekly goal as one of my points.

Then I write something to focus on or something to encourage me. It keeps my mind grounded and from the temptations to be overwhelmed or begrudged by my circumstances. As I go through my day I reference the index card, check off the items, and stay focused on what really matters that day.

As simple as that sounds, it has truly been something practical that has kept me from the negative thoughts of the mundane and overwhelm in motherhood. Just having something to ground you (which first and foremost is my morning quiet time with the Lord) keeps your mind away from the lies that we are fed in motherhood.

My last tip I shared about in this blog post. It is to completely get off of social media as it is often a driving cause of this cycle of mundane and overwhelm in motherhood. It may seem difficult at first, but it has been so incredibly freeing to me!

Do you experience the cycle of mundane and overwhelm in motherhood? Let me know in the comments below which tip most impacts you!

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Hey there, I'm Kelsey! I'm so glad you are here. I'm a 20-something helping you live your most fulfilling life. I hope you'll join me in this old-fashioned & simple lifestyle!